The Vital Triad: Leg Strength, Balance, and Stability
A long-time cliche in boxing is that “the legs are the first thing to go.” And so it is for martial arts and life in general. While we can’t fight against Father Time, we can slow aging by regularly exercising our legs. Martial arts combine…
Friday Recommendation #11
Okay, okay, okay (in Joe Pesci voice), I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a podcast or video recommendation. The readers of this blog are familiar with what I’ve gone through in the last year or so. Anyway, it’s time to post my…
A Freaking Lesson Learned
Hard-earned lessons are the ones that stick with us the most. They are often born out of mistakes, failures, or stupidity. These lessons are typically difficult to learn and often require a lot of effort, time, and energy to understand and process. Hard-earned lessons can…
Going Back To The Gym
Let’s start with this Instagram video as I walked inside the gym last night. Before my hip replacement surgery and my mother-in-law’s last few months of her life, I had regularly worked out at the local gym. These workouts were an essential supplement to my…
Five Reasons to Suspend Martial Arts Training
Martial arts training demands unwavering dedication, akin to committing to a lifelong contract. It entails an arduous journey whereby martial artists meticulously refine their skills, contorting their bodies into extraordinary poses through years of practice. Moreover, they skillfully navigate the delicate balance between training, work,…
It’s Now or Never!
The Rise of the Hostility Era
The Different Cobra Kai Dojos
My wife and I recently binge-watched Season 5 of “Cobra Kai” and immensely enjoyed it. I loved every bit of it! It looks like Season 6 is possible, although Netflix, as of this post, has not committed to it. Realistically, I think this show’s writers…
Toronto Area Machete Attack
If you are not able to view this video, click here. This machete attack occurred about a month ago in Brampton, a Toronto suburb. Joti Singh Mann, the victim, is a media personality, and the speculation in the local press is that he was attacked…
“It’s a Pain in the Ass.”
How many of you have described a task as “a pain in the ass?” When confronted with an unwanted task, people often approach it in one of two ways: Disclosure: I have been guilty of buying into the above excuses. It’s human nature. But what…
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