Attack Life Not Others
419 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior — a better, stronger person.
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, and more — in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Together, we'll 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨!
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Ep 069 - Book Recommendation: The Takeover
May 30, 2019 21:55 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Takeover is a book that will help you program your thoughts and actions to perform at your highest level. In this episode authors George “GK” Koufalis and Brad A Modrich join Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman to share a few of their top 20 essential ingredients that highly successful people utilize. Similar to Attack Life, Not Others — these gentlemen are on a mission to help others live a more productive and fulfilling life. Their book is very easy to read and certainly holds its own in the ...
Ep 068 - There Are No Coincidences, Trust Your Instincts
May 23, 2019 20:03 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe last two weeks we told the story about tragedy and survival — Episode 066 and Episode 067. Truth be told Tim and Steve weren’t even sure to begin with if they wanted to discuss it — because of the painful, sensitive subject matter. This week, the plan was to pivot and move on to another topic. However, the universe had something else in mind. Feedback validating it was good to have the conversation with Eddie came in many forms. This included a message from a gentleman named Anthony — a...
Ep 067 - Focus is Necessary to Attack Life
May 16, 2019 16:17 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBOn last week’s show we set the stage for this powerful episode you’re about to hear. Eddie Yurickones joins Tim and Steve as they talk about the horrific tragedy in 1995 — the loss of Eddie’s teenage son. He was shot and killed by a 13-year-old neighbor. How did Eddie face this? How does he go on? How does he deal with the pain? What can we all learn from this inspirational man? Who is his hero that gives him strength? As you listen notice how often he says the word “focus” and how being ...
Ep 066 - Evil Exists, Senseless Violence
May 09, 2019 16:30 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBIf you think shootings are becoming more frequent and worse — you're right. The term “active shooter” is now a part of our everyday language, and often media portrays these incidents as “the new normal.” Politics aside, how does one go on after a tragedy such as this? Faith, family, and friends are often what it comes down to. Next week on the show Tim and Steve have a good friend join them to tell his story. His life and our lives changed forever back in 1995 when he lost his son. That h...
Ep 065 - Live In The Moment
May 02, 2019 13:40 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIf you’re going to listen to only one episode, this might be the one to “reset” the way you view your life. Our guest — Life Coach, Dr Bernie — explains how the only true reality is the present moment. Hear why he says every moment of every day is your chance to be “reborn.” He shares his “closet story” along with what he’s determined to be our purpose here on earth. Other key takeaways include: The importance of being a good soul and helping others If there’s something you don’t like abou...
Ep 064 - Never Stop Expanding
April 25, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBPreviously we’ve talked about the connection between fear and courage along with the importance of getting comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Today Tim and Steve talk about the recent competition Steve took part in — the results, thoughts, and what we all can take from it. Key takeaways from their discussion include: You cannot expand unless you root One also needs depth of root (depth of experience) in order to expand Never stop expanding — experiences, friendships, knowledge...
Ep 063 - Rituals and Traditions
April 18, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWe talk about customs, rituals, and traditions. Every society, every culture, every religion, and every nation has them. Many of us have our individual rituals. The martial arts run deep with rituals. Most rituals — if performed regularly and properly — improve our lives, keeping us on track. However, too much of a good thing sometimes can be bad, especially if the ritual isn’t relevant any longer. Challenge and question rituals to see if they make sense The key to a good ritual is awarene...
Ep 062 - He puts the "C" in Consistency
April 11, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBClarence Cook is a well-known personal trainer in Allentown, PA. Anyone that knows him knows he is a stand-up guy — the perfect example of what our podcast is about. He attacks life, not others. He consistently trains and maintains things that are meaningful to him. Faith, family, and friends are of paramount importance in his life. “C” has been taking care of himself in order to help others around him consistently for many decades. And just like Tim and Steve spoke about last week — ...
Ep 061 - Rank Up, Refine Yourself
April 04, 2019 16:25 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MB"They may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Carl W Buehner In this touching episode, Tim and Steve talk about people in their lives that have had long-term influences on them. Those that have a person (or people) like that are fortunate. We should strive to refine ourselves regularly to honor them. Like some batteries, sometimes we need to be depleted in order to recharge or refine You can’t be ordinary and do the extraordinary In the martial a...
Ep 060 - Firearms and Gun Safety
March 28, 2019 18:36 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOur guest, Gary Shankweiler is a martial artist and an NRA Certified Instructor with over 50 years of experience with firearms. Keeping politics out of it — whether or not you are a proponent of more gun control laws, the fact is the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." That being the case, if you’re purchasing a gun you MUST...
Ep 059 - The Way of The Warrior
March 21, 2019 17:04 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIt was on this date — March 21st — one year ago that we launched Attack Life, Not Others. By now you know there are several principles that much of what we talk about is based on. One of those fundamentals is the way of the peaceful warrior. There are many things outside our control. Often all we can control is not letting anyone steal our peace. On this episode we talk about that and more, including: What is the martial arts mindset? Why is it important for everyone to have? How can we g...
Ep 058 - Dancing With The Lehigh Valley Stars
March 14, 2019 17:46 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBLast week we talked about Steve jumping on (or shall we say ”dancing with”) the opportunity to help a good cause and grow outside his comfort zone. Getting outside your comfort zone is a fundamental principle we reference often because it’s crucial in becoming a stronger person. On today’s episode we are joined by Shelley Brown, President & CEO of the State Theatre in Easton, PA. Next month — Thursday, April 18th — Steve Mittman will be competing at the State Theatre in Dancing With The ...
Ep 057 - Yin Yang: Courage and Fear, Expanding and Rooting
March 07, 2019 20:42 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBTim and Steve talk about the yin yang principle — the duality of opposing forces — and how all things exist as inseparable, yet contradictory opposites. By recognizing, being aware, and capitalizing on this universal truth — one will be better off. Topics discussed include: You can't find courage unless you have a certain amount of fear Steve is choosing to get outside his comfort zone in a few weeks (details here) There's a time and place for everything in the right amount — a cadence or...
Ep 056 - What Is Your Passion? What Is Your Purpose?
February 28, 2019 19:50 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB“The key to life is service; not to a device, but to your home and humanity.” “We each have a choice to make when confronted with hardship, but what we do before that can make it easier.” — Anthony Droz On last week’s episode we talked about how our human hands are used in many ways — for both destructive and peaceful purposes. On today’s episode Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman are honored to have Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Droz from Outward Bound as their special guest. Some amazing and...
Ep 055 - Using Our Hands and Meaningful Relationships
February 21, 2019 17:16 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBHere are some of the topics on this episode: Faith, family, and friends The definition of “martial arts” Strength through relationships, tribes, and “villages” Keeping life simple — learning what’s real and what’s not Human hands are used in many ways and for many purposes Our hands can be used in a destructive way or in a peaceful manner Life is chaotic — we're on a “collision course” all the time — whether we like it or not Some of these “collisions” are good, some aren’t — but the...
Ep 054 - Tricia Butynskyi of Good Shepherd, A Holistic View and Breathing
February 14, 2019 17:47 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn Episode 051 we talked about healing from injuries and dealing with pain. Tricia Butynskyi, MPT, DPT from Good Shepherd in Macungie, Pennsylvania is back again — this time to talk about the integration of the martial arts and Western medicine. We talk about the proper way to breathe, why our breath is so important, and more.
Ep 053 - Ideally We Should Treat Every Day Like a Training Day
February 07, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.75 MBWe’ve talked before about the importance of maintaining a high quality of life. We’ve also discussed how even though martial arts are rough and physical, training should not decrease your longevity. If it does, that would be counterproductive. Because, after all, martial arts are ultimately about the preservation of life — and with that comes life quality. Sensei Hoover talks about how he treats days that he trains a little differently. This includes drinking more water, eating greater nu...
Ep 052 - You Absolutely Must Listen To This
January 31, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.63 MBIn Episode 047 we talked about eliminating the word “almost” in order to become better, stronger people and have greater relationships. On this episode we talk about the opposite. It’s good to be aware of absolutes in life. With absolutes, we feel secure, safe, and strong. They are black and white, there are no gray areas. Absolutes are foundations we can lean on — pillars upon which we can build our lives. They provide a framework for everything else. Realize what you absolutely feel and ...
Ep 051 - Healing and Dealing with Pain and Injury
January 24, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBPain can be felt emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Last week we talked about how we all deal with adversity, and how no one gets by without dealing with some type of pain and hardship. Today we're talking about pain as it pertains to physical injuries, surgery, or overuse. Our guest on this episode is Tricia Butynskyi, MPT, DPT from Good Shepherd. She is the Site Manager at their Outpatient Physical Therapy location in Macungie, Pennsylvania. She has successfully treated ...
Ep 050 - Dealing With Pain and Adversity
January 17, 2019 17:30 - 8 minutes - 8 MBIn case you missed them, be sure to check out the last two episodes where Mike Mittman joined Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman. They talked about the struggle Larry Holmes had against the odds to become the Heavyweight Champion, how he was determined to fulfill his dreams, and what we all can learn from how he did it. This week's conversation includes: How hardship builds character When you give up on one thing, you start giving up on a lot of things We all deal with adversity — no one get...
Ep 049 - How Larry Holmes Became His Own Boss
January 10, 2019 21:53 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBLast week Mike Mittman joined Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman. Mike shared his unique insight and some rare stories about Larry Holmes. He talked about the boxing legend’s struggle against the odds to become the Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion we now know him as. Part of his rise to the top included being a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Earnie Shavers. But “The Champ” eventually realized to live his dream he would need to become his own boss and prevent getting “sparr...
Ep 048 - Larry Holmes, Against The Odds
January 03, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBLarry Holmes, Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion, is the topic of discussion as Mike Mittman, Steve’s dad, joins us on the show. Mike has a unique perspective and exclusive insight into both the iconic career of The Easton Assassin, and also the personal side of the boxing legend. Some of the things you'll hear include: How and why Larry became a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier As discussed in last week's episode, Larry didn't believe in "almost" doing something How Holme...
Ep 047 - Huge Difference between Almost Doing Something and Doing Something
December 28, 2018 00:12 - 4 minutes - 4.87 MB"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain We talk about Twain’s quote and how it can change our lives on this last episode of 2018. We must work on eliminating the word “almost” if we want to become better, stronger people and have greater relationships. Next episode — the first of 2019 — we kick off a several-part series with Steve’s Dad, Mike Mittman, talki...
Ep 046 - Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, and Complementary Medicine with Dr Gopal
December 21, 2018 04:41 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBTirun Gopal MD, is the Medical Director of the Department of Ob-Gyn at St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco, CA. After completing an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Bombay, he came to the US in 1974. He completed a second round of internships and a residency program in the US and began his practice in Allentown, PA. Dr Gopal received formal training in Ayurveda from the Open International University of Complementary Medicine and the New England Institute of Ayurvedic ...
Ep 045 - Consistency Dictates Results
December 14, 2018 00:41 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBWe talk about the importance of good choices, good practices, and quality rituals. The definition of a ritual is: “An act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise manner.” Another way of saying “regularly repeated” could be consistent. Two things that help us become more consistent are leadership and fellowship. Even though consistency is so powerful, results are not able to be observed right away. And because we are hardwired to seek instant gratification (especially in toda...
Ep 044 - Relationship, Leadership, Hardship
December 06, 2018 19:13 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOut of an impromptu talk with a teenage black belt came the discussion for this episode: RELATIONSHIP It’s important to cultivate REAL relationships. People are in our lives either for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Learn the difference. LEADERSHIP Leadership is like an arrow. The arrow’s tip (the leader) must have mass behind it (quality relationships), otherwise it’s nothing. Find good leaders and mentors (ones with no hidden agendas). Follow them and emulate them. HARDSHIP ...
Ep 043 - Martial Arts Philosophy Applied in Everyday Life with Sensei Tim Spiess
November 29, 2018 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBIf you’ve heard our show before you’ll know we use principles from the martial arts as the foundation for discussion, but in a way so that the concepts can be appreciated by everyone — even those who are NOT martial artists. Our show is intended for anyone who’s looking to live a healthier, cleaner, more vibrant, fulfilling life and become a better, stronger person. We continue to follow that format, however, if you ARE a martial artist you’ll really appreciate this episode. Sensei Tim Spe...
Ep 042 - Thanksgiving - Appreciation, Celebration, Separation - A Holiday
November 22, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBThe Hebrew word Kadosh (קדוש) translates to "holy" but really means "to separate" or "to set apart." Therefore, a HOLIday is a SEPARATE day — a day that is to be treated unlike others. There is appreciation, respect, and caring that isn't present at other times. On this holiday — Thanksgiving 2018 — Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about their blessings and blessings we can all be grateful for. Being thankful makes your life better in more ways than we could ever cover in our podcast....
Ep 041 - Dealing with Aggressive and Unwanted Behavior
November 15, 2018 15:04 - 6 minutes - 6.75 MBAnger, aggressive behavior, and conflict is on the rise among drivers, coworkers, all over social media, and even within families — locally where we are based in Allentown, PA and the Lehigh Valley area — and also worldwide. There are scientific studies that prove this, but even setting those aside it’s very apparent that aggression is rampant. Aggressive behavior sneaks up on you when you're least expecting it It’s easier said than done, but we must strive to ignore what other people are ...
Ep 040 - No Matter How Diverse, We All Breathe the Same Air
November 08, 2018 17:16 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBThis episode is especially for anyone in a leadership position — teachers, coaches, managers, etc. It's a great reminder that by helping others — YOU will be more fulfilled. Conversely, by taking care of yourself — THOSE AROUND YOU will be more fulfilled. Again, the duality of yin and yang is present. Raul and Julie, husband and wife, are two martial arts students from HKA. They join Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman to talk about the opportunities teachers have to change lives. Julie has been...
Ep 039 - No Need To Act Tough, Find Your Comfort
November 01, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBWe all need something that comforts us. If you don’t have someone, something, or some place — you MUST find one. Having a source of comfort allows one to handle uncomfortable moments. Just like the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” says, “There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn), and a time to every purpose under Heaven” — there is a time to be a “tough guy or gal” and a time to not be. Being kind, compassionate, loving, thoughtful, and considerate, does NOT make one any less tough. In fact, embracing th...
Ep 038 - 3 Ways To Make The World A Better Place
October 25, 2018 19:55 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBIt's Sensei Hoover's birthday — and being the kind of guy he is, his idea of celebrating is working on becoming a better person and helping others do the same. He and Steve Mittman are joined once again by Frank Grigoli. They all share thoughts on ways we can fix some of the problems in the world today. Hear the following and more: The paraphrased version of a statement Mother Teresa made — “I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do t...
Ep 037 - Competing in MMA Often Takes a Toll On Your Body
October 18, 2018 14:52 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MBYou can’t respect others until you respect yourself, and that begins with respecting your own body. Martial arts exist to strengthen and preserve our minds, our bodies, and our spirits — not tear them down. While we are the first to say hardship builds character — and just like muscles, sometimes things need to be broken down in order to grow stronger — we’ve seen many regret wearing out their bodies simply for ego and financial gain. Unfortunately, that’s what primarily is being promoted wi...
Ep 036 - True Mastery is When The World Comes to You
October 11, 2018 15:56 - 5 minutes - 7.35 MBWe’ve talked before about becoming comfortable in your own skin and how to deal with uncomfortable situations. “Owning your space” is self-explanatory when it comes to the physical. If someone invades your space with intent to harm your physical body — it’s obvious that self-defense could, and should, be used. No one has the right to touch you with bad intent, and certainly not hurt you — physically. But think about this. On a metaphysical level, how often do you let people “hurt” you? Ma...
Ep 035 - Learn to Get Comfortable in An Uncomfortable Situation
October 04, 2018 15:27 - 6 minutes - 6.59 MBGet comfortable feeling uncomfortable. EMBRACE being uncomfortable — and find a way to make it comfortable Getting out of your comfort zone is the ONLY way to get more out of life, to be successful, or to possibly get out of a rut Contrary to what you might believe — happy, content, passionate, successful people are not always comfortable Becoming comfortable in your own skin and becoming stronger — is only achieved by forcing yourself to deal with uncomfortable situations “The moment w...
Ep 034 - Never Alone, The Spirit In Us and All Around Us
September 27, 2018 15:01 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MBOur motto with Attack Life, Not Others is Mind, Body, Spirit — meaning one must be equally well-conditioned in all 3 of these areas in order to attack life and thrive. Mind and Body are both pretty straightforward, yet we often get asked about the Spirit. What is it? Does it have to do with religion. Can one have spiritual strength without being religious? In this very brief, yet profound episode, Sensei Hoover talks about: Find your faith — find your purpose — find your life We were never...
Ep 033 - Anticipation Leads to a Greater Quality of Life
September 20, 2018 19:13 - 6 minutes - 6.54 MBSensei Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about anticipation. Is anticipating something good, bad, or neither? Anticipation leads to preparedness. Preparedness allows one to handle a situation more effectively. It puts time on one's side. Time is the most valuable commodity anyone has. With more time we have more distance. With more distance there is greater security and safety. That equals a greater quality of life. As with everything discussed on Attack Life, Not Others — this applies to everyt...
Ep 032 - Sparring vs Fighting
September 13, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBSensei Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about Combat Chaos™ — the self-protection/self-defense curriculum Steve instructs at HKA. Then they get into the difference between sparring in a respectful, controlled, class environment and a real fight — where it can be pure chaos with all kinds of uncontrollable variables. While on the surface, this may seem strictly “martial arts talk” — remember practically everything discussed on this show can be carried over to everyday living. For instance, wheth...
Ep 031 - Watch Your Back, An Example of CEE in Action
September 06, 2018 16:47 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBAs we've discussed before, in addition to Hoover Karate Academy, Sensei Hoover owns and operates a private detective agency — Confidential Investigations, Inc. He shares a recent occurrence where the situation could have ended much differently. It's a perfect example of our CEE principle in action. You might not be a private investigator, but it's safe to say you could find many things in your day-to-day activities where CEE could improve your life, increase your efficiency and effectiveness...
Ep 030 - Never Forget Your Roots
August 30, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB"Never forget where you came from — but don't let that stop you from where you're going." Hear a story that was told to Sensei Hoover by one of his instructors decades ago. You'll see how profound it is and why it has stuck with him all these years. Sensei Hoover also talks about some memories from one of his belt tests as he was ranking up to eventually become a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. If for no other reason, listen to hear how moisture from a toilet played a part in getting him throug...
Ep 029 - Fighting Never Brings Bread to the Table
August 23, 2018 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBA couple guests — Frank and Jim — share a story and how they've learned to deal with altercations that have the potential to escalate. Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking here, then “View in iTunes” and go to Ratings and Reviews
Ep 028 - Self-Defense and The Law with Judge Robert Steinberg, Part 2
August 16, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHere is the final part in our series about the law and self-protection. Sensei Hoover continues the discussion with Judge Steinberg, as they go into more specifics with the castle doctrine, also known as a castle law. In the midst of this very serious topic there's a rather funny story thrown in as well; we think you'll enjoy it. If you missed Part 1 of the conversation with Judge Steinberg, make sure to check it out. And you'll also want to listen to the first part of this series where we s...
Ep 027 - Self-Defense and The Law with Judge Robert Steinberg
August 09, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOur discussion about self-protection and the law continues in this episode, part 2 in a series of 3. Last week we set the stage, and now Judge Steinberg of Lehigh County, PA joins us. Self-defense is defined as the right to prevent suffering force or violence through the use of a sufficient level of counteracting force or violence. This definition seems pretty straightforward, however, very rarely is that the case when applied to actual situations. You'll learn exactly what constitutes a s...
Ep 026 - Commit, Execute, Evaluate (CEE)
August 02, 2018 17:13 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWe reveal CEE — Commit, Execute, and Evaluate. CEE is another principle Sensei Hoover has developed as a reminder how to go about handling anything that is valued. Obviously, defending one's life is of great importance and value — so is getting that job, improving that relationship, making more money, and getting healthier. These are just a few examples of things we value. Although just because we value something, that doesn't mean we have the tools necessary to see it through. Understanding...
Ep 025 - Do or Do Not, There Is No Try
July 26, 2018 04:35 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBThe best defense when being attacked, is going on the offense as quickly as possible. That could mean going on the offense with violence greater than the attacker's, or actively and purposefully removing yourself from the situation. Either way, you are taking charge of the situation at hand. Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman discuss ring generalship in boxing — the ability of a boxer to dictate the pace, style, and tactics of a bout. The definition of ring generalship includes: having the abi...
Ep 024 - 3 Principles That Can Change Your Life
July 19, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBAs you know by now, martial arts are the foundation of this podcast. But we take the principles, concepts, and philosophies and try to make them relatable to everyday life and everyone — even non-martial artists. Once again, that is what Sensei Hoover does in this episode as he discusses 3 fundamentals of his style with Steve Mittman. Those 3 principles that can be applied to most of our daily lives are: Brake = Stance Steer = Redirect Accelerate = Attack (if need be) Like what you hea...
Ep 023 - 2 Different Roads That Intersect in Balance
July 12, 2018 15:59 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBHear about the two different "worlds" Sensei Hoover is involved in, and how even though they are opposites, they feed off each other to coexist and create balance. His martial arts schools are positive and they build character. They're a celebration of success. His private detective agency can be negative. It deals with the dark side, and often is needed to patch wounds in society. This is a perfect example of the duality of yin and yang. Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking her...
Ep 022 - Sometimes Going Backwards Can Be the Way Forward
July 05, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBLast episode Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman talked about texting and how we need more face-to-face interaction to become aware of ourselves, along with picking up on nonverbal communication. This episode we talk about verbal communication. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Sometimes by saying things slightly different, the meaning changes. Sensei Hoover points that out with an example of the 6 Selfs — Self-Discipline, Self-Respect, Self-Control, Self-Confidence, Self-Defense, and Se...
Ep 021 - With More Ways to Communicate We Get Further Out of Touch
June 28, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBAs technology continues to progress, we have more ways than ever before to communicate with others. However, we think most would agree we are actually more out of touch than ever before. Not only are we out of touch with others — not knowing there true intentions, wishes, needs, even personalities — but we are also growing more out of touch with ourselves. How can one begin to know others when they don't even know him or herself? We feel you get to know others by knowing yourself. And much o...
Ep 020 - It's All About the Fundamentals
June 21, 2018 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBAfter recording last week's episode, we got to talking with Brian Billig more about fundamentals, and how important they are. Fundamentals played a crucial part in his football coaching. He still focuses on the basics in everything — from parenting, to relationships, to his career, and more. Mastering the basics will serve you well in the martial arts, and life in general. "Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fund...