Just uploaded a new training video to the community. This one links 3 key drills together into a flowing line/walking drill: Downward X-strikes Upward X-strikes High Low High strikes We’re not staying static… this is done moving across the hall using footwork forwards and backwards. The goal is to build coordination, rhythm, and the ability to strike while travelling — not just from a fixed stance. Start slow. Focus on structure and timing. Then let it flow. Give it a watch, try it out, and let me know: ➡️ Which section feels smooth? ➡️ Which bit needs more reps? Consistency builds flow. Let’s get to work. https://youtu.be/wShKF1EbPdM?si=lkySby8Am6O_xtoO

🔥 NEW COURSE DROP 🔥Double Stick – Foundations to Flow This course is about doing double stick right. We build strong fundamentals first — grip, structure, striking lines — then show you how real flow comes from solid mechanics, not memorised patterns. ✔️ Less confusion✔️ Better coordination✔️ Smoother, more functional movement If double stick has ever felt awkward or messy, this will change that. ⚔️ Foundations first. Flow follows.

The last few days I’ve been dealing with sciatica — sharp pain running from my lower back down my leg. Not the “oh that’s uncomfortable” kind… the kind that reminds you how much you take movement for granted. As someone who trains, coaches, and preaches consistency, this stuff is humbling. But it’s also a reminder of a few important things: • Training isn’t about being invincible • Rest and rehab are part of the process • Listening to your body is a skill, not a weakness I’m still moving. Still showing up. Just adapting — mobility work, gentle movement, breathing, and patience (the hardest part 😅). If you’re dealing with pain, setbacks, or frustration right now — you’re not broken. You’re just in a different phase of the journey. Forge isn’t just built in the hard rounds… It’s built in how you respond when things don’t go to plan. 🔥

Most people think progress is about technique. Better punches. Better conditioning. Better drills. But here’s the truth most miss: 👉 Your mind sets the ceiling before your body ever gets close. Mental mastery isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s about being in control when things get uncomfortable. When you’re tired. When something feels awkward. When you mess up. When doubt creeps in. That’s the moment most people check out. Mental mastery is staying engaged anyway. A few principles we train (whether we realise it or not): • Awareness before reaction – notice tension, frustration, fear… without letting it drive your behaviour • Focus on process, not outcome – reps, timing, structure, breathing • Comfort with discomfort – growth lives here • Consistency beats motivation – showing up wins long-term This is why martial arts isn’t just physical training. It’s pressure training for the mind. The real question isn’t: Can you do the technique when everything feels right? It’s: Can you stay calm, focused, and present when it doesn’t? That’s mental mastery. And it carries over into everything—training, work, parenting, life. 💬 Question for you: Where do you notice your mind trying to quit before your body actually needs to? Let’s talk 👇 https://youtu.be/K2xLWmm59pA?si=vYnCj-ZGWY_OvkEr

Mobility is one of those things that’s easy to skip… until your body reminds you why it matters. I’ve just uploaded a gentle Eskrima stick mobility warm-up to YouTube and wanted to share it here with you all 👇 https://youtu.be/dM_WfFfcwsU This session starts with wrist mobility and then moves into the arms and shoulders. It’s designed as a pre-warm-up to help: Lubricate the joints Improve range of motion Reduce stiffness Keep you training longer and feeling better 💡 This also ties in nicely with a question Mr Mitchell asked about developing your weaker side. When one side feels awkward or uncoordinated, it’s often not just a “skill” issue — it’s a mobility and awareness issue too. Slower, controlled movements like these give your nervous system time to catch up, especially on your non-dominant side. If you’re working on your weaker side, try: Spending a little more time on it during mobility work Moving slower, not harder Focusing on smooth, clean ranges rather than speed or power Use this video as: A warm-up before training A recovery session Or a focused way to give your weaker side some extra attention Let me know how it feels, especially on your non-dominant side 👍