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The 'Cult of Personality' in Martial Arts

A great instructor can change your life. A bad one can wreck it. Here are the warning signs of a "cult of personality" in martial arts — and what a healthy dojo actually looks like.

February 21, 2023Read more

Mindset & Mastery

More Isn't Better. Better Is Better.

Knowing more techniques doesn't make you a better martial artist. Understanding the ones you have — and being able to execute them under pressure — does.

January 29, 2020Read more

Dojo Life

Why Student Teachers Run the Dojo

The road to Black Belt is long — and 1st Dan is just the start of a new journey. Here's why student teachers (Senpai) matter, and how teaching others sharpens your own skill.

June 1, 2019Read more