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The 40 Most Common Mistakes Fighters Commit, Part 1

By Joe Lewis • Nov 1st, 2009 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Science Of Fighting

Trying to counter an attack when a fighter should be leading the attack. Counter-attacking, like faking, is a very advanced art form. It requires knowing three things: the lead of the opponent, your method of avoiding his lead and the exact method to execute the proper counter shot.
Failing to step in when punching. Whether jabbing […]



Screening Students

By Joe Lewis • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting

Screen new students before you allow them into your school. To qualify for Black Belt, one must demonstrate skills and possess the right attitude. To gain membership to a school, however, the only standard seems to be money.
Organizations, such as the elite military and the FBI, require high qualifications before accepting new recruits to assume […]



Career Guidance for the Full-Contact Fighter

By Joe Lewis • Sep 1st, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting

Do you have what it takes to be a pro fighter?
Are you physically suited to be a profes­sional fighter? I’ve seen many careers end because of problems, such as asthma and high-blood pressure. I’ve seen people break their metacarpal bones in their fists repeatedly because of inadequate bone mineral density. I’ve seen people who were […]



Imagine Martial Arts As a Western Tradition

By Joe Lewis • Aug 1st, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting

In the East, martial arts seemingly origi­nated from the need to advance military tactics, fight oppression and deal with the everyday criminal life in, at times, a very primitive class structure. My European ancestors came to America attempting to escape religious and political persecution. Class structure was very much in place in Europe, as it […]



Against All Odds

By Joe Lewis • Jul 1st, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting

Everyone wants to be involved in something in which they can feel profoundly proud. It is often difficult to know what makes you proud to be a martial artist. Learning to tolerate the actions of others can be stressful. It makes it difficult to take the time to think about other people or try to […]



Let’s Be First Together

By Joe Lewis • Jun 1st, 2009 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Science Of Fighting



The 40 Most Common Mistakes Fighters Commit, Part 9

By Joe Lewis • Feb 6th, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting



The 40 Most Common Mistakes Fighters Commit, Part 8

By Joe Lewis • Jan 14th, 2009 • Category: The Science Of Fighting



The 40 Most Common Mistakes Fighters Commit, Part 7

By Joe Lewis • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Science Of Fighting