Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul
As many have heard, 57-year-old Mike Tyson will fight 27-year-old YouTube celebrity Jake Paul on Friday, November 15th on Netflix. For me, this will be a story of youth vs experience. Both being born showmen, this fight is getting a lot of hype and speculation…
Video of the Week 4: Using the Center Line
Awareness of and mastering the center line is crucial for any martial artist. Quick aside: This is the last video available to the public. Starting next week, only subscribers can access these videos after this initial period. As such, if you want to view future…
Six Month Countdown
The six-month countdown to my 60th birthday began on March 10th. I’m excited and looking forward to meeting my fitness goals by September 10th! My wife told me the other day, “Wow, you’re really focused on your 60th birthday!” I replied that I like to…
Video of the Week 3: Martial Arts Footwork Rules
In the video below, I outline some martial arts footwork rules to guide beginners. As I stated in the previous post, footwork is the number one issue among my private clients. Proper footwork is essential for agility, mobility, and stability. In addition, it allows you…
Phenomenal Houston Modern Arnis Camp
What can I say about last week’s Houston Modern Arnis Camp? I had a phenomenal time training and teaching. The last time I went to Houston was pre-COVID-19. In addition, I missed last year’s camp since it took place three weeks after my right hip…
Video of the Week 2: Footwork
Inaugural Video of the Week: Stick and Foot Position
Sparring or Free Play?
Sensei Jesse Enkamp has a great video on the issue of sparring versus free play. It’s a worthwhile watch. Martial artists often discuss the concepts of free play and sparring. On the one hand, free play, characterized by a less structured and more exploratory form…
Top Ten Tips for Watching Martial Arts Instructional Videos
Introduction With the rise of digital learning, martial arts enthusiasts have unprecedented access to a wealth of instructional videos. Nowadays, we can access videos through online platforms, streaming videos and DVDs. I have a huge collection of videos dating back to the 1980s. Over time,…
My Favorite Boxing Movies
Whenever folks ask me about my favorite boxing movies, I tell them I have two in mind. The first is “Rocky II.” My other all-time favorite boxing movie is “Raging Bull” starring Robert DeNiro. Below is the trailer for “Raging Bull.” In my mind, this…
