The Truth About Self-Defense and the Martial Arts (Part 2) I am sometimes asked “Can you beat up Bruce Lee?” or “Could you take on Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai?”. Or, when someone finds out that I’m a 6th Degree Black Belt, they say, “Man, I bet you could really beat someone up.” The truth […]
Presidents Day Presidents Day commemorates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I remember those dates being separate occasions on the calendar but, since the mid-1980s, there has been a push to refer to those dates as “Presidents Day”. On this federal holiday, we recognize the significant contributions of our first President. But we […]
The Truth About Self-Protection and the Martial Arts (Part 1) You may be surprised to hear what I’m about to tell you. Even if you disagree, at first, I want you to keep reading because I’ll explain what I mean by what I’m about to say. As a martial arts instructor, I want my students […]
2020 and What the Martial Arts Teaches Us About Gratitude “Great class everyone, be sure to thank your training partner!” It’s the reminder we hear at the end of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class. And it’s one that is echoed in our Karate classes for kids and adults, too. Imagine winning a game and thanking […]
Often, when someone calls my martial arts school about adult martial arts classes, I ask if they’re interested in our Karate classes or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes. Some people want to do both programs and some want to stick with just one. Either way is perfectly fine! And some people have a good idea of […]