When I was walking out of the Dojo after my Sandan testing my head was full. I had already gotten my results and I was successful, but I had the same feelings that any sincerely dedicated Karate devotee would have: Where could I have done better? Did I scrape through [Read More]
I normally write almost exclusively about the business side of the martial arts industry and do so in order to stay out of the many controversies that make up the various styles and “ways” of the genre. I did write about my own personal martial arts evolution, which was not [Read More]
In traditional martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kun Khmer, Lethwei & other SEA disciplines, the decision to select the perfect weight class is not merely about numerical scales; it’s a profound exploration, akin to the essence of the martial discipline itself. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a [Read More]
Is it possible to earn a respectable income from the Martial Arts without having to own a School. The Martial Arts many paths to success On my last visit to the Martial Arts SuperShow in Las Vegas, I attended the Financial Health Lecture put on by the Director of MAIA, [Read More]
We spend almost a third of our life just sleeping. So why not make the most out of your sleep and make it more beneficial for your life? Sleep is more than a way to get back lost energy. With the help of lucid dreaming, one can experience things [Read More]
Introduction The Shaolin Temple, located in the picturesque Songshan Mountains of Henan Province, China, is a legendary institution that has captivated the world’s imagination for centuries. Renowned for its rich history, cultural significance, and profound influence on martial arts, the Shaolin Temple stands as a symbol of Chinese tradition and [Read More]
J Hi. One of the things that challenges many people, maybe even most people in martial arts is the distinct difficulty in measuring progress. Yep. With the exception of rank. Correct. And it is why I believe rank is used so frequently. As a yardstick, it’s a retention tool. It’s [Read More]
The whistlekick Never Settle Awards grew out of a combination of core concepts fundamental and foundational to the whistlekick brand. Ideas such as “everyone would benefit from six months of traditional martial art” and “you don’t stop being a martial artist when you walk out of the training hall” are [Read More]
Editors note This Article was submitted to me By Pendekar Dedy Irwawan and the team Baringin Sakti Silat Indonesia. Birth of Ps Baringin Sakti Abu Zahar, a young man from the city of Padang, West Sumatra had much martial arts talent. Luckily when he was young, Abu Zahar [Read More]
Confessions of a Failed Martial Arts School Owner – Part 2 The martial arts industry is a very interesting place to build a business. There is no shortage of “consultants” seeking your money in exchange for “programs” and “strategies” that “work.” They inundate you with free “trainings” of nebulous information, [Read More]
Are you finding yourself skipping the gym because you have a newfound excuse of training martial arts? It is really easy to tell ourselves that the gym is no longer important because we are taking some kind of martial art, but we are here to tell you this should not [Read More]
Many martial artists attribute Bruce Lee as a source of inspiration for getting into Martial Arts. Recently I had the privilege of talking to Michael Robishaw, who saw the Legend perform at a tournament, and was privilege enough to talk to him. He then moved on to take lessons from [Read More]
Just like we take care of and train our bodies to help us perform martial arts, at our best, we need to take care of and train our brains for the same reason. I’ll call this process “mental training.” By mental training, I am talking about doing things that improve [Read More]
As martial artists, we’ve logged thousands of hours kicking, punching, running kata, sparring, and holding stances longer than a normal mortal would consider reasonable. We’ve read dozens (if not hundreds of books) on the fine and esoteric art of dismantling another human being’s body as part of our training. But, [Read More]
Disclaimer: my point of reference here is traditional Taekwondo as that is my chosen art, however all martial arts are valid it all depends on which feels right to you. You’ve just earned the second hardest belt you will ever put on, the white belt. And you gained admittance into [Read More]
April is Stress Awareness Month. Most of us are unfortunately very “aware” of our own stress, but how often do we make the time to address it in a healthy way? Stress is how your brain and body respond to a challenge or demand. Your body may respond in a [Read More]
Any able-bodied person with a functioning brain is capable of mastering their art if they stick with it. This is because your brain can store almost limitless information and memories. According to research, “the human brain consists of about 86 billion neurons. Each neuron forms connections to other neurons, which [Read More]
The Martial Arts have always been present in my life, as far back as I can remember. As I prepare for my 48th birthday, I sit and ponder on this amazing journey that has been, and continues to be, the Martial Arts. Both the study and training of the Arts [Read More]
Swimming Through Martial Arts Before the pandemic, I was attending Krav Maga five days a week for a total of twelve and a half hours of training. I was already behind the eight-ball in terms of disabilities, so I would do anything to catch up. Then my overworking of my [Read More]
We’ve all seen it in a movie or on television: an athlete “blows out their knee” and is never heard from again. Most people assume the felled athlete smoothly transitioned into another sport or hobby without realizing how difficult, lonely, and frustrating injury and recovery can be. Life doesn’t stop [Read More]
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