Over the years as both a martial arts instructor and trainee, I’ve learned many valuable lessons to help my students learn martial arts, feel great, and ultimately be the best version of themselves. However, I think one lesson—possibly stands above all the rest. It’s NOT a lesson about techniques, self-defense tactics, how to get strong... Read more »
Posts Tagged: martial arts
Discipline and Success doesn't have to be difficult
Good Morning, This past week the concepts in The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson came up several times in a few un-connected conversations at the Dragon Gym. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you follow the embedded link above and get yourself a copy. Following the principles he lays out can make a tremendous... Read more »
5 traits of a successful martial artist
Before I get into these "5 traits" we kind of need to decide what it means to be a "successful" martial artist. How does one define success in the martial arts? Is it attaining black belt? Is it winning lots of matches and becoming a champion of some sort? Is it getting in really good... Read more »
What Does becoming a master level instructor mean to me? By Bill Coombs
When I think about what it would mean to me to be a master instructor, I think back over the years and consider my experiences, the Master instructors who taught me and the lessons they gave. Before I was a member of Dragon Gym, I took a trial class taught by Grand Master Goh. I... Read more »
A checklist to maximize your fitness or martial arts training
The new year is right around the corner and I know I'm thinking about my goals for 2015. How about you? Likely, you are also planning on what you are going to do different, better and more of the same in the year to come. I typically break my goals into three categories: 1.... Read more »
