When we take a higher level view of the hundreds of practices that encompass the Martial Arts or Com...

Training is a constant search for effectiveness and results, it doesn’t matter whether we are a bod...

With a large number of Martial Arts Academies, Gyms and Dojos closing their doors to students in ord...

In this article we will be exploring a phenomena that naturally arises when interacting with someone...

Perhaps the biggest area of misunderstanding and confusion I encounter in the debate around various ...

One thing that always struck me about some of the old body training methods was how simple they look...

In this article I am going to explore one of my favorite joint and tissue rehabilitation techniques,...

Movement is the bedrock of martial arts, whether looking at footwork, how we punch or kick, how we m...

An integral part of body method training, regardless of origin or source is the process of ‘embeddi...

In this first video in the new Context series, Coach Chris shares how the MartialBody Attributes of ...

In this final article on the subject of ‘training’, we are going to look at some of the ways in wh...

In this article we examine a training technique that can be found in a number of traditional martial...

For over 20 years now I have been immersed in training for the creation of the MartialBody. Until I ...

Much of the early training in the martialbody method is designed to create efficiency, economy and p...

To some, this subject will be a fun exploration of some of the more ridiculous reactions found in th...

Breath training, in one form or another, is a core component of many martial arts. From the Chinese ...

In a previous article I outlined the importance of the centre point. This point, when unmoving in re...

Martial arts from around the world employ a huge variety of tools to aid their solo or partner train...

In any body method training, where the maintenance of attributes is a priority, there is a level of ...

In this short article I will explain the rationale for the design of the MartialBody system and how ...

In this article we will look at the mind as it relates to the acquisition of new skills and movement...

It is common in some Martial Arts for practitioners to be focussed on their ability to ‘Root’ and ...

This short article is motivated by a discussion with a student who was asking how and where more con...

In some Chinese Martial Arts there is a concept known as ‘double weighting’. Some people use this ...

In this article I would like to discuss one of the primary ways in which MartialBody training can be...

As with any training method, sometimes if it can be hard to understand how certain movements or skil...

In this article we will explore an important point that is required if we are to avoid opposing forc...

In the continuing series of articles on force and how we deal with it, this article will be looking ...

Continuing the articles on handling forces in the martial arts, in this article I will talk about a ...

The power of a technique, a method or a strategy is only apparent if it is brought to bear as planne...

In this article we are going to look at the ways in which forces applied to our body can be handled ...

In this series of articles, I will be delving into the mechanics of force in the martial arts and th...

This post is sure to ruffle a few feathers here and there, especially those in the traditional arts,...

Is it possible to learn A Martial Art online, via a book, a training manual or a distance learning p...

Fascia, this seemingly benign material has become somewhat of a poster boy of health, fitness and mo...

There is a tendency in the martial arts, particularly the more traditional styles, for students to v...

The title of this post was said to me after rolling with a fellow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach. I thoug...

There is a tendency in all practices to find and hold up the most talented of individuals. The F1 dr...

In this post, I will outline the basic concepts that underpin the MartialBody approach and why it is...

The first MartialBody Foundations course is now Live! Grapes, Connor vs Mayweather, Roger TV

The Place for CooperationIn my previous article, I explained how honest enquiry was a vital part of ...

With the recent emergence of challenges where traditional Martial Artists are bested, often in secon...

Stability can be thought of as our ability to maintain control of our posture, position, motion, and...

Announcements!For those of you waiting for the MartialBody Foundations/Fundamentals courses to be re...

The Friday Papers  –There is a huge amount of debate regarding the best way to ‘Str...

The Friday Papers  –This week I have been researching Reactive Neuromuscular Training. A ...

We have all seen lines of martial artists repeating a specific punch or kick over and over as they a...

The Friday Papers  – This week I have been looking at the review of material supporting T...

Well, its been a couple of weeks off the Friday Five! But its back! :)The Friday Papers  &ndash...

Whole body power forms the bedrock of some Martial Arts, indeed it is a performance enhancer that we...

The Friday Papers  – Learn all about Fascia, a foundation of the connection training in M...

The Friday Papers  –  This week I have been researching foot and lower limb strength...

I have a challenge for you, name a top tier MMA coach that has a published a peer reviewed study, ma...

Friday Papers - "training principles for fascial connective tissues. Inspired words - Ueshiba's thou...

An important focus for the martial artist or combat sports athlete is to create a body that minimize...

"If one reaches the deepest point, arms, legs and body remember what to do; But the mind does not en...

Today we will talk about one of the most fundamental aspects of the 'FluidBody' method, utilizing ou...

In some martial arts the ‘spiral’ holds a place of special importance for the practitioners. Along...

Engage with any high level martial artist from almost any style and one of the qualities you will fe...

Martial arts are, at their core, simply ways to move. The movements can be those of war, violence, t...