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.”...

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...

To progress at every belt, there is a grading. Students are tested on basics, kata, bunkai (applications of the kata), and self-defence....

Hitting the pads, using either focus mitts or tai pads, is a solid workout, great fun, and an essential component of any karate training...

A recent study on martial arts concluded that participants benefit from improved mental faculties, particularly improved attention span...

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...

Imagine a baby learning to walk. On his first attempt, does he fall down? Absolutely. And on his second, third, and several attempts...