Condense and Expand (part I)
Most of us who train have either asked or been asked the same question. “How does kata relate to fighting …
Previous articles
Beyond Memorization (updated)
I have listened to many instructors over the years tell me, with absolute conviction, that if I practice drills and …
Keep that glass half full.
A student of mine recently accompanied me to a training session out of town. We each went with different expectations, but also …
Breaking writers block with the bob and weave.
It has been over three weeks since I have done any writing on this blog and it is high time …
Run, hide, fight: addendum
On Thursday, September 12th, I posted an essay titled “Run, hide, fight?“. The title refers to a video on techniques …
Run, hide, fight?
No matter how much of a role tradition, self-improvement, or physical fitness play in your martial arts training, you should …
Technique versus Exercise.
Time to train. You have carved out an hour in your busy day. You have put on your favorite sweat …
