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How Game-Based Martial Arts Training Builds Real Fighting Skills
Kids Doing Martial Arts Most people think teaching martial arts is about standing in lines, yelling "hi-ya!" and doing 500 pushups. I...
Deryk Jacobsen
Jul 282 min read
Why is Martial Arts So Hard: 3 Reasons Your First Month is the Hardest (Adults).
A Martial Artist in Class Preface: adults and kids have different experiences during their first month so this post will address adult...
Deryk Jacobsen
Jul 253 min read
Is Martial arts for you: What Makes Martial Arts Hard?
In martial arts, there are MANY points of friction. Ego, you lose a lot when you start. It is a workout, tiring. Currently out of shape. Previous injuries are bothering you. You and/or your Child don't want to go to class. It takes at least five years of dedication to get a black belt (Adult), fifteen years for your child. Your kid doesn't participate at the level they should.
Deryk Jacobsen
Jul 113 min read
Understanding the Mystique of the Black Belt in Martial Arts
The legend states that practitioners wore a white belt while training, and as it became dirtier over time, it transformed into a black belt. While this story is captivating, the real history is a bit different.
Deryk Jacobsen
Jun 203 min read
What To Expect During Your First Martial Arts Class.
Martial arts isn't like most hobbies. It isn't always fun. Your child or you yourself will not want to show up every day. It is a lot of work for the student and the family. We give everyone a free week.
Deryk Jacobsen
Jun 134 min read
Learn to Fight: Understanding Violence
If you join a martial arts school, combat sport, or a self-defense course with a “pressure testing” aspect. You can understand how danger.
Deryk Jacobsen
Dec 30, 20242 min read
Learn to Fight 3: Get Rid of Delusion
Everyone is ignorant of something, but when it comes to violence and fighting people's ignorance reaches a whole new level.
Deryk Jacobsen
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Learn to Fight 2: Building Confidence
Today we will look at “Confidence” and how martial arts can help or hinder one's confidence.
Deryk Jacobsen
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Learn to Fight 1: Physical Fitness
There are three things I recommend you do if you want to lose weight by doing martial arts. First, stick with it, second push yourself...
Deryk Jacobsen
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Martial Arts (A.K.A Learn to Flinch)
The reason combat sports/ fighting is one of the hardest things to learn is 1. People who have never been in a fight think they can fight...
Deryk Jacobsen
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Be Water
"Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup." - Bruce Lee Bruce Lee the famous...
Deryk Jacobsen
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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