One of my best instructors, who taught brutal chokes, joint locks, and take downs, always emphasized the importance of safety and partner etiquette. He used to say, “We take good care of our toys.”
Today’s post by Jose Gilgado discusses how to design an environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive of proper training. See the end of the article for more information about the author.
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Are you interested in martial arts training but aren’t sure which one is right for you? Guest writer Justin Mark’s guest post can help you align your martial arts training with your personal goals. Don’t get lost in a Google rabbit hole; find the martial art that fits your unique needs.
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You want to try martial arts, but, uh, you have no clue where to start. Maybe you saw a brutal knockout in MMA and thought, Yeah, I need to learn that. Probably an old-school Kung Fu flick that left you fired up.
Whatever your reason, you now face the question: Which martial art is right for you?