Archive for March, 2011
First, Fix Faults
23Mar11
My observations tell me that the key to a great and lasting performance improvement is not in trying harder but in removing obstacles. In other words, fixing faults pays more than overcoming them. Therefore, when asked to advise people how to improve their performance, my guiding principle is “Usun usterki,” or in English, “First, fix […]
Filed under: Sports Injuries, Sports Technique, Strength Training for Sports and Martial Arts | 10 Comments
Tags: active release, injuries, lower crossed syndrome, martial arts, muscle activation, performance, posture, taekwondo, Thomas Kurz, upper crossed syndrome
This tip continues the subject of tip number 54. In that tip a movie shows self-defense without weapons and with weapons, as well as conditioning drills for self-defense.
Filed under: Sports Psychology/Mental Toughness | 3 Comments
Tags: combat conditioning, fudoshin, immovable mind, imperturbable mind, mental toughness, physical conditioning, self-defense, Thomas Kurz