- Feb 2, 2019
- 1 min
"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.”...
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Mar 3, 2018
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 25, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Feb 20, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Feb 16, 2018
- 1 min
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...