We are excited to offer you a courage technique that you can use whenever you feel stuck or overwhelmed to be more confident in yourself and your abilities. Everyone deserves to live a life that they are proud of, and we are committed to helping you achieve your full potential. For more inspiration, visit: https://maartial.com/blog/…

How do you slay procrastination? Throw time at it. Pure, real, devoted time, without distractions. Make your mind like a sword, and cut through those tedious, laborious tasks with dedicated focus. Write down a task, give it an hour of indistractable concentration, and you'll find yourself chopping down procrastination like a samurai. At MaArtial, w…

The Spartans had a strategy of not attacking an enemy too often because, otherwise, they developed a resistance and became more war-like themselves. But you, too, can take a page out of the Spartans' playbook and develop an "elephant hide" by constantly exposing yourself to scary things, forging an inner courage to act when the need arises. At MaAr…

"Is it good to always be realistic? A direct, pithy response often helps much more to meet life’s demands whenever and wherever they might arise. These laconic phrases helped the Spartans enter battle against overwhelming odds, and they can help you, too, gain the courage you need to start on new chapters throughout life. At MaArtial, we distill ti…

Have you ever felt that you're striving for too much? Craving for more–the next thing? But wanting more can also lead us to miss the most important part of life - to be here and now. Exercises from our spiritual ancestor Dharmal can help us live in the present, allowing us to work with what we have now. Through getting to know the movements, we get…

These days, mindfulness is on everyone’s lips: how to live in the moment and be present in the here and now. But, the question is, how can you enjoy the moment and plan for the future at the same time? Ancient techniques from the Tao-Chi and the Daoists have answers to help you be more mindful in daily life. At MaArtial, we distill timeless philoso…

Bruce Lee once said that the successful warrior is the average man with a "laser-like focus." What did he mean by that? In the modern day, in terms of productivity, many people think this is that you have to focus like a laser on a task to get it done. Discover more at maartial.com.Di MaArtial

Have you ever rushed too fast into the future? Have you ever felt stressed out by what's going to happen in the future? "Go there, go there, go there," seems to be running through your brain. If so, this ancient principle could be for you. At MaArtial, we distill timeless philosophy into practical modern rituals. These can be used to boost self-con…

Have you ever wondered how set a objective and ensure that you will carry it out? This principle based on the Aristotle's "telos" can help guide you toward the best practice for seeing your end goals through to completion. At MaArtial, we distill timeless philosophy into practical modern rituals. These can be used to boost self-confidence, improve …

Have you ever felt that you are too much of a perfectionist? That the things on your to-do list seem overwhelming, but you cannot be happy until they are all done, and only then can you sleep well at night? If so, this story from a Zen Buddhist temple could be the inspiration you need. At MaArtial, we distill timeless philosophy into practical mode…

Have you ever felt a sense of anti-climax after achieving a worthy or noble goal such as a certificate, an examination, a qualification, winning a trophy or even an Olympic gold medal, if you have been lucky enough to win one? Many people feel a sense of anti-climax after achieving one of their goals and the ancient story of alexander may serve to …

Have you ever wanted to or needed to simplify your life? Have you felt that everything seems so complex, and knew that there must be an easier way, there must be a simpler path. If so, this technique could be for you.Di MaArtial

Have you wondered just how to make a difficult decision? This short ritual based on philosophy from Sun Tzu's The Art of War can help give you the motivation to make those tough decisions. For more inspiration, visit: https://www.maartial.comDi MaArtial

Have you ever felt that you lacked abundance in your life? That you lacked love, wealth, spirituality, friendship, or courage? If so, this meditation technique could be for you. For more inspiration, visit: https://www.maartial.comDi MaArtial

How can one build up the mental endurance to face difficult situations in life? In this episode of the MaArtial podcast, we speak Stewart McGill from the London branch of Urban Krav Maga. A member of Martial Arts Illustrated's Hall of Fame, Stewart tells us about the techniques he's used to thrive in the face of life's adversities. With decades of …

Paul Bielak's international modeling career took him from Canada to Japan, where he became a devoted martial artist and learned the life philosophies and training techniques of masters that he continues to live by. Paul’s passion and integrity, along with the eye-opening insights from his journey, provide an exciting perspective on personal develop…

Jaime Freeman, Taekwondo black belt and the owner and founder of the highly regarded Martial Arts Academy ( www.martialartsacademy.cz ) spoke to us about how she teaches leadership skills to empower her students for their professional lives and she also told us about what's it like to be a business owner and a head coach in martial arts as a woman.…

Paul Mracek is an accomplished business coach at KotanAustralia.com and the owner of the Nutaofit Martial Arts School ( nutaofitmartialarts.com ) who successfully coached hundreds of business leaders and their employees to become modern day warriors and he helped thousands of people to improve their lives through his martial arts training. In this …