I’ve injured myself in martial arts more than I’d like to admit. Some of them minor like the typical tweak and strain here and there. A couple of them major like when I had my shoulder torn out during a competition in Judo.
Practice Like You’re Reading A Book
I absolutely love learning languages and in fact I read, write, and speak English, Japanese, and Spanish. I’ve spent countless hours over the years working to get these languages to a point where I can use them effectively. Even then there are gaps here in there depending on the situation….
Beyond Rote Memorization: Conceptual Training
In the world of martial arts, where the unexpected is the only constant, the need for adaptability reigns supreme. Traditional approaches often advocate memorizing techniques by following a rigid “if they do this, then you do that” script.