"Isn't Tai Chi better for self-defence than Karate?"
This was the question one of my new Tai Chi students asked after class earlier this week. My answer was “That depends on how you train.”...
3 Lessons From Class – Speed & Power
It has been a while since I’ve blogged about lessons from class so here are three concepts we’ve been working on lately. 1. Hit hard and...
5 Rules for Karate Pad Work
Hitting the pads, using either focus mitts or tai pads, is a solid workout, great fun, and an essential component of any karate training...
Martial Arts can improve your attention span and alertness - new study
A recent study on martial arts concluded that participants benefit from improved mental faculties, particularly improved attention span...
Precision beats power. Timing beats speed.
This is advice for the smaller defender against a larger assailant. This is wisdom for those of us who may be slowing down somewhat as we...
Set goals
Imagine a baby learning to walk. On his first attempt, does he fall down? Absolutely. And on his second, third, and several attempts...