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Dec 29, 2020

Every generation solves its problems from the inside out, not by older generations imposing the…

Every generation solves its problems from the inside out, not by older generations imposing the standards of their upbringing on the newer ones. In the rush to judge those who prefer looking at their phones to feigning interest in whatever meaningless conversation is taking place over a microwaved meal or…

Generational Differences

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Every generation solves its problems from the inside out, not by older generations imposing the…
Every generation solves its problems from the inside out, not by older generations imposing the…
Generational Differences

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Dec 29, 2020

I used to belong to a lot of Facebook groups because they seemed to offer some value, at least as…

I used to belong to a lot of Facebook groups because they seemed to offer some value, at least as information sharing was concerned. Then you realize that all these groups offer is information. It’s all just link and opinion sharing with a smattering of reactions and comments to keep…

Information

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I used to belong to a lot of Facebook groups because they seemed to offer some value, at least as…
I used to belong to a lot of Facebook groups because they seemed to offer some value, at least as…
Information

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Dec 23, 2020

How to Avoid Injury Every Single Workout for Any Type of Training

Let’s just get right into it, shall we? Perform the following in the order written: 1. Myofascial or self-massage with foam roller and ball; however, gently and with a sense of haste. You can prematurely fatigue yourself by doing too much of this preworkout so don’t drag it out…

Sports Injury

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How to Avoid Injury Every Single Workout for Any Type of Training
How to Avoid Injury Every Single Workout for Any Type of Training
Sports Injury

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Sep 14, 2020

How to Manage Mondays and the “Mondays Blues”

Make a list of everything you hate about Mondays. Separate the list into people, situations, and environments. Take all of those lists and divide each into sections, the first being unavoidable and the second being avoidable. For people who are unavoidable, write down the reasons why you wish you could…

Fighting Monday Blues

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How to Manage Mondays and the “Mondays Blues”
How to Manage Mondays and the “Mondays Blues”
Fighting Monday Blues

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Sep 4, 2020

Three Goals to Achieve Legendary Status

Some people are strong. Some people are resilient. Some people are tough. Most people are not any of those. Some people are one and that makes them standout, but not much more. Some people are two out of three and they are often people worthy of praise. They accomplish things…

Strength

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Three Goals to Achieve Legendary Status
Three Goals to Achieve Legendary Status
Strength

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Aug 12, 2020

Training: First, Last, and Always

One of the few good things to come out of 2020 is that training pulled ahead of mindset in martial arts and control tactics circles. As we reflect on the errant use of force in law enforcement and security situations that have shaped so much of the civil unrest endemic…

Mindset

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Training: First, Last, and Always
Training: First, Last, and Always
Mindset

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Aug 12, 2020

Resetting Mindset

When I first started boxing, my coach would often yell at me to “reset” after exchanges with my opponent. It’s good advice. It keeps you from mindlessly going all in on a tactic or circumstance, usually to the degradation of your skills and strategy, and the detriment of your success. …

Mindset

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Resetting Mindset
Resetting Mindset
Mindset

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Aug 12, 2020

Weakness Proofing

Making weak people less weak is not the same thing as making weak people strong. This is the unfortunate result of weak people training weak people. Because weakness begets weakness. Only the scale changes and not in a favorable way. Most trainers, instructors, and coaches rely on the former for…

Leadership

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Weakness Proofing
Weakness Proofing
Leadership

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Aug 12, 2020

Learn to Train in the Aggregate

Martial arts are about skill training. To that end, you see a lot of strange opinions on fitness from martial arts instructors who are clearly unfit. It’s a little bit of an odd dynamic. Fitness can be defined. …

MMA

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Learn to Train in the Aggregate
Learn to Train in the Aggregate
MMA

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Aug 12, 2020

We Need Better Punchlines

Violence isn’t funny. I’ve made this mistake before, so I’m not judging anyone outright here; I’m just explaining my position on the subject due to a recent conversation about marketing for self-defense classes. When I was the manager of Panther Gym and running the boxing and kickboxing classes, I came…

Violence

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We Need Better Punchlines
We Need Better Punchlines
Violence

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