Music and fighting are so intimately connected to the human condition that there has never been a culture without them. Both are hardwired into our brains. But how can we use that to our advantage? Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! 50 States Challenge:  http://martialjourneys.blogspot.com/search/label/50%20States%20Challenge The Transformative Power of Classical Music https://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion Jersey Joe Walcott’s...

How to manage nervousness for tournaments, tests and demonstrations. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

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Thinking deep thoughts about the oldest and most widely practiced weapon. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

We martial artists talk a good game about using our training to impart life skills. But are our ideas about the pursuit of mastery really applicable to other fields? I asked experts in multiple disciplines to find out. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Special thanks to: Jason D. Robinson [email protected] Dr. Matt Wood Texas A&M...

What biology, physics and psychology have to say about energy in the martial arts. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Four true stories about martial artists that for some reason have never been made into movies. Enjoy! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Most recent blog post: Two Approaches to Mental Strength Thanks to those who contributed to the Ken Bent Cancer GoFundMe.

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Teaching “Stranger Danger” doesn’t help.  Here’s what will. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

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