I’m not going to say much about tonight’s UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland because I don’t want to spoil it for you. I would just predict too accurately and take all the fun out
Here’s an intentionally short video on the 5 striking surfaces of the foot. This really is a primer for a more elaborate video that I will do soon. Please share this with all beginning students…and
Here’s another of my guerrilla videos (make sure you turn the volume way up to hear the voice over). This one is about how to make a proper fist. I have contact with hundreds of
Have you tried kinseology tape yet? Kinseology tape is a relatively new concept to enhance mechanical body movement and support for performance and/or pain relief. Think of it as the opposite of compression technology. Compression
Wondering how to pick a self-defense tool? Use the APE test; Accessible, Practical, and Effective. A self-defense tool that is good enough for you or your loved ones must meet all three of these criteria
Paul “Semtex” Daley secured his win against “Irish” Brennan Ward with an incredible flying knee to the head at the Bellatore 170 on Saturday Jan 21. If you ever had doubts about the additional power
I generally don’t like “diets.” They represent a change to your behavior that by and large is not sustainable. This zero belly diet is not a diet, even though it’s called a diet…it’s the best
Check out this great article from Outside magazine. Running, still one of the best forms of exercise for overall cardio vascular fitness, is essential to our martial arts training. If you want to be a
Here’s one of many drills that will be posted on this blog. Feel free to use the diagram however you want. I created it as a .png so you photoshoppers can edit it to include
If you are a martial arts instructor and haven’t been educating your students about the importance of training the posterior chain for martial arts performance, then read on. This is a critical, yet easily understandable
Bruce Lee was well ahead of his time in terms of fitness knowledge and focus. He was doing plyometrics before it was even a term, literally. Plyometrics as a term was first used in 1975
Why do we do kata? Every instructor realizes that to new students, kata is fresh and interesting. To advanced students, kata is an essential part of karate training. But to the mid-level students, instructors know
To create your first blog post, click here and select ‘Manage Posts’ > New Post. Blogs are a great way to connect with your audience and keep them coming back. To really engage your site
The best tool that I have ever found for a parent to teach their child about bullying is the book Quiet Voice, Loud Voice. Nicely illustrated. Nice story. Good karate images if that’s your thing,
My favorite saying of all time accentuated by a beautiful image in Japanese kanji. Learn it for yourself, and, as important, please, teach it to all the youngsters around you!! Teach them not only the
Here’s an intentionally short video on the 5 striking surfaces of the foot. This really is a primer for a more elaborate video that I will do soon Please share this with all beginning
I just got done watching Kung Fu Panda 3 on cross country flight. Here’s my review. Two Thumbs Up I’ve really appreciated the Kung Fu Panda series mainly because they are an amazing media to
Wisdom from Roy Cadiente, Kyoshi, 6th Dan, Goju Ryu Usually I tell my students that they already have a natural instinct or ability to protect themselves. It is inherent in our DNA. We as humans
Genuine martial arts teach humility. Humility is a true facet of strong character, especially for those who have actual skills and power that could justify otherwise. Well, Bethe Correia apparently didn’t take the lesson from
Article 1:The Concept of SparringArticle 2:Stances and hand placementArticle 3:Combinations, combinations, combinationsArticle 4:The Four Fundamentals of Sparring:Speed, Distance, Power, Timing (Already written, read here) This is part one of a 4-part series to layout the
Does size matter in fighting and self-defense? NO, training will always defeat size. But that’s not all. Anyone who trains in a martial art always wonders how they will emerge from hand-to-hand combat. Often mentally
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is not a cliché but a precept that has been demonstrated throughout history. The romans needed a means of transporting water throughout their empire, so they built the aqueduct.
TINO: The Father of Australian Karate offers a captivating and deeply personal journey into the life and legacy of Hanshi Tino Ceberano, an influential figure in the growth and development of Karate in Australia. With
Cultivating an Understanding of Healthy Choices As a parent, one of the most vital lessons you can impart to your children is the importance of making healthy choices. This goes beyond just eating right or
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