Practicing empathy is something I still struggle with. Yet, it might be the most essential trait one could have as a martial artist. Regarding empathy in martial arts, I’m not suggesting we surrender ourselves to everyone’s demands and emotions. If anything, I suggest using empathy to help gain better insight…
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Mobility For Martial Arts: Move It Or Lose It
The better you move off the mat, the better you’ll be on the mat. And here’s the thing: your crappy mobility isn’t helping your martial arts. It’s time to do something about it. Improving your mobility doesn’t mean you need to add a bunch of extra stretches to a long…
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Traditional Training Is Holding You Back: Do This Instead
Throughout my 35+ years of training in martial arts, I have encountered many different teaching styles. The most common one was where the instructor stood in front of the room and talked in-depth about a technique for 5 minutes or more. They would show all the steps and exactly what to…