Have you ever wondered why life feels so chaotic at times? Many of us lose touch with who we really are, buried under the pressures of daily life. Learning how to connect with your inner self, isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about aligning with what genuinely makes you healthy and happy. You’ll find greater…
How are you creative? What drives creativity in martial arts and in life? For me, martial arts became the foundation for unlocking this potential. Over time, I realised the movements and principles weren’t just about kicking or punching—they were about seeing the world differently. Let me show exactly what I mean. Seeing Patterns in Movement…
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. Let me tell you about my martial arts mentor and how he impacted my life. Stepping into Alan’s dojo for the first time, I felt something intangible yet powerful. The space buzzed with quiet focus and unmistakable energy. This intensity wasn’t intimidating—it was inviting. From the…
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? In martial arts, the journey is just as important as the destination. Whether you’re stepping into a dojo for the first time or preparing for a black-belt test, one thing is certain: failure is inevitable. But far from being a setback, failure is a vital part…
One of martial artist greatest strengths is the power of adaptability. In a self defence context, “making adjustments to your attacker or opponents ” means the strategic and tactical changes you make during an altercation. This concept is based on observations of your opponent’s physique, behaviour, strengths or weaknesses. In today’s world, knowing how to…
Did you know that our level of success is martial arts is directly related to the quality of our training partners?. Learning how teamwork in martial arts is key to achieving your lifelong goals. Regardless of what martial arts you practice overtime we will all reach a stage in our training where the motivation starts…
Learn the power of combining meditation and martial arts. In order to reach your full potential as a martial arts practitioner, one of the important skills you need as you embark on this journey is training your mind. Unfortunately some dojo’s don’t focus on this essential knowledge. One of the many ways to accomplish this…
What is martial arts tips 101? Recently I started to think back over my time that I first began my martial arts journey, starting when I was a teenager. Just like a lot of inexperienced Martial Artists out there, I relied solely on my dojo and instructors for my training and personal growth as a…
Strengthen Your Fudoshin Mindset (Immovable mind) represents a peaceful state of complete determination and unshakable will. A spirit that is determined to win but also filled with courage, endurance and determination. This helps us to overcome any obstacle that comes in our way. Fudoshin is associated with a feeling of invincibility, of a mind that…
Shoshin a beginner’s mindset is a known philosophy of the mind that comes from Zen Buddhism. This powerful mindset will help you develop characteristics such as an open mindset , inquisitiveness and a lack of preconceptions. What this means is learning how to observe and absorb a new technique or new information just like a…
Martial arts can be your greatest weapon to kick away the blues and take back control of your mental health. If we take a closer look at the world we currently live in, it’s easy to understand why more and more people are affected by mental health issues. As adults we are facing more greater…
It’s never too late to start this journey of self discovery. Even as adults we can often feel overwhelmed at the thought starting martial arts. Regardless of how old you are there’s no downside for you to be physically active. In fact health professionals agree, just how important it is for you to maintain your…
Achieving mastery through kaizen is a beautiful Japanese philosophy that we should all practice and draw strength from in such a ever changing world. Regardless if it’s martial arts, business or in life we should all continue to learn and have continuous improvements. The kaizen philosophy has been applied around the world and used by…