mind/body

Remembrances of Donn Draeger By Michael Belzer Most people involved with the study of fighting arts are familiar with the name Donn Draeger.  For some, they only knew him as that guy who wrote all those martial art books.  To others he was one of the most highly trained, knowledgeable and experienced professional warriors they ever … Continue reading “Donn Draeger Warrior and Scholar: Part I”

Myth #1: Learning to Defend Yourself from a Dangerous Situation takes Years of Training! Studying traditional martial arts or martial sports for many    years doesn’t necessarily mean you can fight on the street.  Being able to defend yourself from a violent street attack can take as little as a few months of intensive training.  Conversely … Continue reading “10 Popular Martial Art Myths That Won’t Go Away”

A major problem I have seen over the years with students of self-defense is that a great many of them have no mental toughness.  They give up rather quickly and are afraid of getting hurt.  Conversely many practitioners of sports fighting have that mental toughness — they wouldn’t last long without it. The navy seals … Continue reading “Mental Training to Improve your Fight Game”