Here’s my quick list of advice you use to prevent getting attacked or mugged. As with life, your mileage may vary but these are sound, […]
Month: July 2009
Southpaw Stagnation
During classes, I’m often asked about doing the left-sided versions of techniques. Why do we prefer to practice our material against a right hand attacker? […]
Your Sensei Needs You
After a few months or even years of training, you develop a bond with your school. It is your martial home away from home. What […]
My Spare Brain: 1 Effective Way to Improve Memory
The most effective way to improve memory is to write stuff down, then read it later. During my studies in Cognitive Science, I learned a […]
4 Types of Horrible Ukes
All martial arts require you to have some sort of partner to practice with. For arts like Arnis and Boxing, that is a vital aspect […]
The Practice Priority: Commitment to Practice Leads to Success
There are some beginning students who believe that all the practice they need occurs at class. This is a recipe for failure. You must practice […]
Body Contact Theory
“Practice hard and get use to the contact because you can’t block everything.” Often lauded in training forty years ago, arduous training with plenty of […]
The Grandma Rule
One way to remember things is to associate with silly things. That’s why I call our environmental awareness the “Grandmas Rule”. You should be aware […]
Kempo Marinate and Black Belt Stew
Or what black belts don’t understand about advanced training, time in grade, seeping in. There’s lots of disgruntled whispering at the Black Belt ranks when […]
How Phases Work
Teaching a room full of student at different skill levels has vexed instructors for years. What is the best way to keep everyone progressing towards […]