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Conrad Bui
Mar 6, 2023
It Takes a Village: Why Training with Others Make Sense
Martial artists are more fascinating than a college kid with a credit card. Many will agree that the journey of a martial artist is...

Ian Lauer
Mar 5, 2023
Martial Arts Training: Partner Up!
One of the main goals of martial arts training is of course learning an effective means of self-defense. Different systems take different...


Noel Plaugher
Mar 1, 2023
Getting the Most from Your Martial Arts Partner Training
No matter what martial art you study, there is no substitute for partner training. Nothing teaches the student how to apply their...


Noel Plaugher
Feb 7, 2023
5 Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid
The beginning of a new year is rife with people making new starts and setting goals. However, lately, I’ve noticed people staying away...


Justin Lee Ford
Feb 2, 2023
The #1 Mental Skill Which Helps Transform Amateurs Into Experts
Jay-Z may have said the wisest words that could ever land on a martial artist’s ears. No, I’m not talking about having only ninety-nine...


Patrick Sternkopf
Feb 1, 2023
Martial Arts: A Journey to Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being
Martial arts are not just about learning to defend yourself. The discipline and training involved can lead to physical, mental, and...

Justin Lee Ford
Jan 26, 2023
Why The Top Martial Artists SUCK (And Why That's a Good Thing)
You (should) suck! Yep, I said what I said. Not only that, the best martial artists in the world–competitors, teachers, and...


Ian Lauer
Jan 16, 2023
What Does Martial Arts Do for You?
We talk a lot about the benefits of the Martial Arts. Training improves your strength, flexibility, and discipline, just to name a few ...


Annika Kahn
Jan 4, 2023
Mental Health, A Call to Action
I have been stalling on getting this piece out as I originally was going to reflect on Martial Arts- the year of 2022 in Winter Warrior...


Justin Lee Ford
Dec 22, 2022
Storytime Strength: How Bruce Lee and Other Legendary Figures Affect Martial Artists!
Chuck Norris doesn't breathe, he holds air hostage. Chuck Norris doesn't take a shower, he takes blood baths. Chuck Norris once kicked a...


Noel Plaugher
Dec 19, 2022
Mortal Kombat, Martial Arts Stunts
Powerful punches. Killer kicks. Flaming fireballs. (Fireballs?) What if you could fight like a video game character? Enter Sofia...


Ian Lauer
Dec 19, 2022
Choosing Your First Style & Beyond
t’s not uncommon for Martial artists of today to train across multiple disciplines. However, this was not always the case. In ...


Justin Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2022
Slimey Sensei and Sloppy Students: The Toxic Personalities Found on the Mat
Crikey! Did you see that, mate?! It looks like a toxic person! They’re known to infect the environment they’re in. Get this: though it’s...

Justin Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2022
Slimey Sensei and Sloppy Students: The Toxic Personalities Found on the Mat
Crikey! Did you see that, mate?! It looks like a toxic person! They’re known to infect the environment they’re in. Get this: though it’s...


Jason Kelly
Nov 27, 2022
Bruce Lee's Secret Power
People often say that Bruce was way ahead of his time, and he was. People lust for his knowledge of fitness, speed, training, and ...


Ian Lauer
Nov 21, 2022
Guideposts of Training with Bruce Lee
One of the greatest influences in the Martial Arts world has been Bruce Lee. There are, of course, naysayers that like to focus on his...


Ian Lauer
Nov 21, 2022
Guideposts of Training with Bruce Lee
One of the greatest influences in the Martial Arts world has been Bruce Lee. There are, of course, naysayers that like to focus on his...


Dr. Craig D. Reid
Nov 12, 2022
The True Origin of Bruce Lee
“You have a Jew and an Arab that hate each other because of 2000 years of history, lock them in a room together and put on a Bruce Lee...

Ian Lauer
Nov 9, 2022
Find Function in Your Forms: Part 1
You can’t watch a video or read an article regarding a Martial Arts practitioner performing a kata without the naysayers chiming in on...


Ian Lauer
Nov 3, 2022
Why American Kenpo? Part 2
Back with us today is owner and operator of what was originally Grandmaster Ed Parker’s West LA American Kenposchool, Master Bryan...


Black Belt Team
Oct 23, 2022
Battling Depression with Martial Arts
It’s an average summer day in Oklahoma City – that is, scorching. It’s past three in the afternoon and the sun still dominates the sky, a...


Annika Kahn
Oct 21, 2022
Appreciating Modern Female Martial Artists
I invite you to stop a moment and ask yourself to remember your grandmother’s, great-grandmother’s, great-great-grandmother’s lineage....


Noel Plaugher
Oct 3, 2022
3 Things to Remember for Competition: Prepare, Prepare, and Prepare
Let’s say that you signed up for a tournament, spoke to your instructor about a promotional test, or committed to demonstrating your...


Annika Kahn
Sep 30, 2022
Martial Arts Supports Emotional Intelligence
As humans we have been measuring things for eons. From the early days of tracking the sunrise and sunset, to the rise of the industrial...
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