Crappy Hip to Bionic Hip: My FMA Footwork Reboot
Introduction While their stick, knife or machete hypnotizes many students, they often overlook the importance of footwork. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of footwork in FMA. Further, I explain how FMA footwork is my main barrier to returning to teaching. In…
One Way To Be A Warrior
Many martial artists focus on either proficiency in the ring or self-defence techniques. Some others concentrate on advancing through the ranks. Still, others focus on character development. All those are good ways to be warriors. When many martial artists post technique or self-defence videos, they…
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,…
The Benefits of Solo Training
What are the benefits of solo training? Well, read on! Martial arts training can improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-defence skills. While many prefer to train with partners or in class, solo training offers numerous benefits. In this blog post, I’ll explore four reasons…
It’s Now or Never!
Becoming the Six Million Dollar Man
The Downside of “Going With The Flow”
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of you! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. As some of you know, my wife and I moved into my mother-in-law’s house three years ago. While she is still quite independent, she occasionally needs our assistance….
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…
Look in the Mirror. You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
“You are your own worst enemy” is a lesson I learned in the 8th grade. While in the 8th grade (1978), I played for the U.L. Light Junior High School football team in Barberton, Ohio, a town of 28,000. Our rival, Highland Junior High School,…
