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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Ego Is the Enemy of Growth
One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced in martial arts hasn’t been a difficult opponent.It hasn’t been a challenging technique.It hasn’t even been a tough
Pressure Reveals the Truth
One of the biggest misconceptions in martial arts is that knowing a technique is the same as being able to perform it.It isn’t.Knowing a technique
Every Style Has Something to Teach You
One of the questions I’ve been asked over the years is, “Why do you keep training in different martial arts?”It’s a fair question.After all, if
The Best Black Belts Ask the Most Questions
Just a couple of months after putting on a white belt again, I found myself surrounded by some of the most talented martial artists I’ve
Why I Put the White Belt Back On
There are certain moments in life that make you stop and think.For me, one of those moments happened recently when I tied on a white
I Had the Chance to Go Pro — Here’s Why I Didn’t
From Fighter to TeacherWhen I was a kid, all I wanted to be was a professional athlete.I was extremely competitive. I grew up playing basketball
Do You Want $20?
Here is a story I had come across years ago, I liked it then and I still do today. I hope you get something out
Struggles Happen For A Reason
One day a man was passing by a garden when he saw a butterfly cocoon which was about to open. He saw a small opening
Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
Once a professor entered the classroom with a glass jar, rocks, pebbles, and sand. The students were amused to see what he was up to.