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How to Set Realistic Martial Arts Goals (and Stick to Them)

Setting goals in martial arts can be incredibly motivating—but only if those goals are realistic and sustainable. Many beginners fall into the trap of aiming too high, too fast, which often leads to burnout or frustration. The key to long-term success is learning how to set goals that challenge you while still fitting your lifestyle, experience level, and current abilities. Read on to learn more!

Weaponize Your New Year’s Resolution

Your New Years’ resolution is a declaration of something you wish to achieve during the year. For all of us, the beginning of a new calendar year often acts as a “reset button” allowing us to make a fresh start or make significant changes in our behavior. Unfortunately, we all know that many New Year’s Resolutions fail – but behavioral scientists have documented the causes of failure as well as the keys to success – highlighted in this blog post.

How Break Diving Can Help You Reach Your Martial Arts Goals More Quickly

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by Dr. Monroe Mann, PhD (and GMAU student) Bruce Lee famously said, “I don’t fear the man who knows 10,000 kicks. I fear the man who practices one kick 10,000 times.” What then is the key to practicing that one kick 10,000 times?  Persistence, right?  So, what’s the key to that persistence?  For that you need …

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