As an instructor, I hear I know all the time, and most people say this without really understanding what it is they’re saying or why. I usually hear it from kids, but it also happens sometimes with adults; either way, it’s usually a response meant to appease me or another instructor when a correction is…
The beginning or the end? Before World War II, colored belts were not a normal aspect of any traditional dojo. Martial arts students started with a white belt—not because of what it signified, but because it was made of the same material as the white uniforms. Many instructors and lead teachers even had white belts…
I was first introduced on a high level to goal setting in my early teens when I was encouraged to start powerlifting to overcome some health issues. My brother was the primary motivator, and on day one, goals were set. I had daily goals, monthly goals, and overall goals for every lift, every set, every…
What is Real Jiu Jitsu? Is it Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, judo, sambo, submission wrestling—or something entirely different? I think the answer to this question may surprise you. Why? Because most consider real jiu jitsu to be Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It’s not that at all, and I’m not trying to downgrade the effectiveness of a skilled practitioner in…
This is such an important subject. I am so glad that research is backing up what myself and other self defense experts have been saying for a very long time. How you walk, how you present yourself to the world non verbally is a key indicator of your risk of being attacked or assaulted. I…