Introduction The World Cup has ended, and I am writing this review of Shaolin Soccer (2001) to ward off the symptoms of soccer withdrawal. Is a twenty-five-year-old movie worth the watch? Can it help fill the hole the World Cup has left behind? It is a big ask for a [Read More]
INTRODUCTION Prisoner of War is a 2025 film starring Scott Adkins. What makes this film unique is that it blends the styles of Bloodsport (1988) with conventional films about World War II. This is not, however, a standard war movie. Rather than focus on specific battles and WWII weaponry, this [Read More]
Introduction I consider myself a martial artist, and I try to acknowledge both parts of that identify. Martial. Artist. The martial techniques are important, but I also appreciate the art behind the movement. The story that it can tell. I appreciate those that make me stop and remember the dual [Read More]
Introduction I make no excuses for my love of the Karate Kid movies and the spin off tv show Cobra Kia. I can watch them during any holiday, even Halloween, and found a connection my life. I acknowledge that Halloween may not be the first lens through which we view [Read More]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic Returns for Third Annual Event, Building Community Through Martial Arts Boothwyn, PA — August 31, 2025 — Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic, the region’s premier no-cost martial arts event, is set to return for its third annual gathering in 2025. The family-friendly event brings [Read More]
In the last 2 articles, I wrote about what to do BEFORE and DURING class to learn and perform like a champ. Now I’m going to share with you what to do to take what you recently did in class and embed that knowledge into your long-term memory. This [Read More]
In a previous article, I shared 7 things to do to prime yourself to learn and perform like a champ. Here’s a quick recap: Adopt a champion ATTITUDE. Set a realistic GOAL (for the class and for your overall training). Timeliness (i.e. get to class EARLY.) REVIEW your notes before [Read More]
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