Martial Arts

Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Real martial arts training can only be found in hole-in-the-wall locations

Bro, BRO! That fancy, high priced martial arts studio you train at ain’t noth’n. The real deal is this hardcore dude, known only as “Chainz”. He only teaches in the run down, sketchy part of [...]

Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Taekwondo is all about kicking

Ask any martial artists what Taekwondo is known for and you’ll get a one-word answer. Kicking. Nearly all martial arts styles make use of kicks to some degree, but Taekwondo has showcased its kicking ability. [...]

Check out my appearance on the Process Over Profit podcast.

Check out my appearance on the Process Over Profit podcast. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uOU7Lb0cvo Audio only: https://anchor.fm/processoverprofit/episodes/Fighting--Failure--Mastering-Martial-Arts--Managing-Business--Dan-Bourelle--Episode-11-erd5rm/a-a1ptlh

Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Martial Arts are Full of Injuries

I’ve had torn and pulled muscles. Strains and sprains. Bumps and bruises all over my body. Scrapes and cuts. Tore up my shoulders. Slipped vertebrae in my back and neck. Tilted and twisted pelvis. Concussions. [...]

Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Martial Arts are useless these days

Who needs martial arts and physical self-defense? We have firearms, wars are fought from afar, and this is the safest time in history to be alive. Therefore, there’s no reason to train martial arts anymore, [...]

Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Fitness has nothing to do with self-defense

Like many of the previous myths and misconceptions, this myth depends on the context in which it’s stated. Does your fitness level determine whether or not you can learn self-defense? Absolutely not. Does a low [...]