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 019 - Past and Present, Understand Where You Came From But Always Move Forward
June 14, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBSenseis Aurora Brunovsky and 11-year-old Brian Billig (who recently earned his black belt) along with Brian's dad join us on this episode. We discuss how baseline experimentation can be used in all aspects of life to always improve. You'll also hear about Aurora's upcoming fundraiser — The Give Back Softball Tournament Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking here, then “View in iTunes” and go to Ratings and Reviews
Ep 018 - What You Think Grows Upon You, The Journey Field
June 07, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBThe day this episode was recorded, it happened to be "What You Think Grows Upon You Day." Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about focusing thoughts and manifesting things into existence. This, in fact, is how the Journey Field at HKA came about. Life is a journey. Enjoy the journey. The journey field represents that. It's important to control your thoughts, because whatever you focus on — good or bad — you'll start seeing more of in your life. However, thinking about something alone doe...
Ep 017 - Self-Discipline, Hold the Reins
May 31, 2018 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBAt HKA there is what we call the 6 “Selfs” — the most important one being Self-Discipline. Without self-discipline none of the other selfs are possible. Often self-discipline comes down to having an argument with yourself, not others. Fight the voices inside, so you don't have conflict on the outside. Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking here, then “View in iTunes” and go to Ratings and Reviews
Ep 016 - The Power of The Ready Stance and Relaxed Position
May 23, 2018 18:25 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBThe Ready Stance and Relaxed Position are some of the first things one learns when training in the martial arts. Additionally, while other elements of training constantly evolve with the times, these positions have remained unchanged. As simple as these positions are, their value should not be underestimated. Not just in the martial arts but with life in general, it's so important to "be on" when necessary. In other words, to be focused, prepared, primed, and ready for action — no matter wha...
Ep 015 - Become Comfortable In Your Skin
May 15, 2018 16:23 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBThere are very few things you can practice that collectively improve your mind, body, and spirit all together. Training in the martial arts is one of them. In previous episodes, we talked about strengthening your mind, your body, and now your spirit. When you build your spirit, you become comfortable in your own skin — not something a lot of people ever achieve. There's nothing mystical involved, mostly it comes down to choices you make, along with being a peaceful warrior. When you're comfo...
Ep 014 - Remapping Your Mind
May 10, 2018 03:31 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBAs we said before, most people when they train typically see changes occurring physically first, then mentally, and spiritually last. In the last episode, we talked about some of those physical changes — getting stronger, faster, more flexible, more agile, etc. This episode, Sensei Hoover talks about remapping, or in a sense rewiring your brain and the way you think through movement, motion, newly-created habits, and rituals. Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking here, then “View...
Ep 013 - The Enemy Within
May 04, 2018 17:16 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBContinuing where he left off last episode, Sensei Hoover shares what he has experienced in the progressive development of his own mind, body, and spirit. The essence of this podcast — Attack Life, Not Others — is realizing we all have an enemy within ourselves that needs to be defeated. As part of a Native American Prayer says, "I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy — myself." Like what you hear? Rate and review by clicking here, then "View in i...
Ep 012 - Experimentation and Validation
May 02, 2018 19:37 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBIn this brief episode, you'll hear these main points: There's a reason we say martial arts, and not martial sports Martial arts seem to have some level of mysticism attached, however, everything still needs to be (or at least should be) tested with experimentation and validation, or in other words, trial and error When training you should see differences in yourself — typically with your body first, then your mind, then your spirit If you enjoy Attack Life, Not Others we’d greatly appr...
Ep 011 - Faith, Family, and Friends
April 25, 2018 14:54 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBWe all face fear and anxiety at one point or another. Faith, family, and friends are what pull you through. This episode was recorded LIVE from the fundraising event to honor the Florida HS victims we talked about in Ep 004. Thanks to some of the young students of HKA — being the leaders they are — $5,000 was raised to benefit the following 3 charities. These 3 were chosen because victims of the tragedy had connections to them in some way: St. Judes Children's Hospital Summer Camp Opportu...
Ep 010 - It Can't Be All Games
April 19, 2018 09:03 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBThere's nothing wrong with being a gamer, but it's important to get out, get involved, and see the physical world. Look for a bigger and brighter world. If you enjoy Attack Life, Not Others we’d greatly appreciate you leaving a Rating and Review on iTunes by clicking here (then “View in iTunes” and go to Ratings and Reviews). It will directly help the show’s ranking in the iTunes directory — and in turn help others Attack Life, Not Others.
Ep 009 - What To Eat After You Train
April 16, 2018 12:33 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBLast episode Chelsea Hoover from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talked about the best way to fuel your body before you work out, no matter what your workout is. This time you'll hear exactly what — and when — to eat after you train to get the most benefit. Those that trained with Sensei Hoover 25+ years ago, you'll appreciate the trip down memory lane with the "Pork Line" throwback. Because, after all, you are what you eat. If you enjoy Attack Life, Not Others we’d greatly appreciate you leavi...
Ep 008 - What To Eat Before You Train
April 13, 2018 14:40 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBChelsea Hoover, MS, RD, LDN joins us to talk about the best way to fuel your body and get the most out of whatever you're doing — whether it's martial arts, running, strength training, or any other workout. If you enjoy Attack Life, Not Others we’d greatly appreciate you leaving a Rating and Review on iTunes by clicking here (then “View in iTunes” and go to Ratings and Reviews). It will directly help the show’s ranking in the iTunes directory — and in turn help others Attack Life, Not Oth...
Ep 007 - There Are No Rules in Reality-Based Martial Arts? We Beg To Differ
April 11, 2018 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBIn a reality-based martial arts system, there are no rules. Or are there? When one immerses him or herself in a RBMA, it filters through and translates to everything in their life. There are no rules in the context of competition or combat — however, everything matters. From the way you eat, to how you sleep, to how you conduct your life in general — everything matters. So in reality, there are rules — self-imposed rules to make one a better, stronger human being. Using a reality-based martia...
Ep 006 - 6 Different Curriculums Developed Over A Lifetime
April 04, 2018 17:44 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBWith multiple styles of martial arts blended into one (or “mixed” as some would say, therefore the term “MMA” — mixed martial arts), Sensei Hoover has developed 6 different formats designed for the specific needs of each particular age group: Pre-K Format (Ages 4 & 5) Kids Format (Ages 6 – 9) Junior I Format (Ages 10 – 12) Junior II Format (Ages 13 – 17) Adult Format (Age 18+) Traditional Adult Format (Mature Adult) If you enjoy Attack Life, Not Others we would greatly appreciate...
Ep 005 - Not A Savings Plan or Retirement Program
March 29, 2018 17:58 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBIn a recent "mat chat" Sensei Hoover asked students of the Junior class 3 questions: Why are you here? What is the enemy of greatness? Who ate nine? Hear their answers, along with his take on those questions. Also, Sensei shares his thoughts on when it comes to things that matter — things that have value — they must be maintained to keep that value. Not just in the martial arts, but life in general.
Ep 004 - Fundraiser to Honor the Florida HS Victims
March 21, 2018 21:31 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBRegistration Deadline is April 7th | Register by sending an email to: [email protected] “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution.” The world needs great leaders like these amazing HKA high school students. February 14, 2018 marked a day of sorrow and frustration in our nation. This was the day Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was brutally attacked in a school shooting, resulting in the loss of the lives of 17 innocent people. As a lasting tribute to their mem...
Ep 003 - A Peaceful Warrior
March 21, 2018 21:27 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBMartial arts are about discipline, respect, control, confidence, and awareness — along with strength of mind and body. Defending oneself physically is only a last resort. A person with these qualities and this mindset is a Peaceful Warrior.
Ep 002 - The Belts
March 21, 2018 20:38 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBThe belt system in martial arts. How did it start? How do you know when it's time to test for the next belt? Is it up to you or your instructor? Martial arts are about the development of the individual. You are competing against yourself, not anyone else. Belts certainly have a place, especially with younger students — however, at HKA belts don't represent "time attended." It's perfection of skill and your individual journey.
Ep 001 - Welcome to the HKA Podcast
March 21, 2018 20:12 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBFor Sensei Tim Hoover and those around him, the martial arts are a way of life. "Attack Life, Not Others" — Hoover Karate Academy's podcast — is an insight into that life. By listening and subscribing, you'll gain a better understanding of HKA, the martial arts in general, and Sensei Hoover's reality-based, eclectic system — Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do. You'll also see that mind, body, spirit, balance, loyalty, camaraderie, self-discipline, self-respect, self-control, self-confidence, self-defens...