Lessons From the Mat: The Black Belt Test I Still Remember
I’ve taken a lot of black belt tests over the years.I’ve tested in different martial arts, under different instructors, and for different ranks. But with
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Lessons From the Mat: My First Martial Arts Class
I still remember how nervous I was the first time I stepped onto a martial arts floor.It was January of 2000. I was a young
Martial Arts Myths We Need to Let Die: More Techniques Make You More Dangerous
Martial artists love techniques.Learn a new wrist lock.A new takedown.A new combination.A new submission.A new way to defend against a punch.Then another.And another.Before long, you’ve
Martial Arts Myths We Need to Let Die: You’ll Rise to the Occasion
There’s an idea that sounds great in movies.When the moment comes, something inside you will take over.You’ll become faster.You’ll become tougher.You’ll remember exactly what to
Martial Arts Myths We Need to Let Die: Traditional Means Unchanged
There may be no word in martial arts that carries more weight than:Traditional.Traditional karate.Traditional training.Traditional techniques.Traditional values.For many martial artists, calling something “traditional” is one
Martial Arts Myths We Need to Let Die: Size Doesn’t Matter
There’s a phrase that has been repeated in martial arts schools for generations:“Size doesn’t matter.”It sounds great.It’s encouraging.It makes for a fantastic martial arts movie.And