Good Morning, Some tactical advice for you this morning. Recently, Lonnie Beck and I surveyed our Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing and Adult Martial Arts (Taekwondo and Hapkido) students. One of the questions asked what else folks would like to be doing in classes. Many students asked that we do more stretching, both before and... Read more »
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Reflections on Martial Arts Preparation
Students in our martial arts program have belt tests coming up soon. But, I think this is still relavent to all of our students even though many of you don't have "belt testing". There are still periodic tests and milestones to your training, and this is applicable. Even though you may not be going through... Read more »
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 »
Workout Anywhere, Anytime
Some of you may not be totally familiar with my background. In addition to the last 28 years learning from Grand Master Goh, my own family has a history in physical fitness. My grandfather opened a gym (Mahadrudra Viyamagar) in his hometown in 1950. I'll try to dig up some pictures, but it was quite... Read more »
Kids Martial Arts Downingtown PA
This past weekend we had a Black Belt promotion at the Dragon Gym Martial Arts & Fitness studio. The kids martial arts test was a huge success. It is always impressive to see the dedication, patience and proficiency that even young students can demonstrate in the martial arts. The students are required to perform from... Read more »
