It takes more than good kicks, credentials or top physical fitness to teach martial arts. You've got to have a strong grasp on discovering what connects to people. Let's face it. The world has evolved from the old ways of just beating up people to prove that you're the best and that you are the one to learn from. Allow me to break down in these three ideas on what you need to consider before coming into the IMPACT Athletes Martial Arts Apprentice Instructor Program.
So the last day and a half, 5th degree black belt, Sensei Michael Landstreet, evaluated my skill in the art of Judo. Before I get into how this came to be, let me just say that finding guidance in Judo[…]
Looking through old photos and journal entries from the past and to the present, watching the never ending journey unfold before my very eyes. I wanted to share this quote with everyone and hope that it brings inspiration, motivation and[…]
Every month there is a test that potentially comes up at IMPACT Martial Arts Academy where students eligible for promotion perform the techniques that they have learned throughout their training. In the multiple programs that are available at my martial[…]
Just this past weekend, I was honored and privileged to have brought with me a pretty big group from IMPACT Martial Arts Academy to see one of my great teachers, Dan Inosanto. We were 13 in total driving up to Newport News[…]
I had a visit to the Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy just this past weekend to finally meet with Professor Bobby Williams, Jr who is the mentor of one of my friends and a martial arts coach, Chris Costa.[…]