Are you more martial than artist, or vice versa? Are you more focused on the fighting and sparring of martial arts, the artistic side, or a healthy mixture of both? Discover the healthy balance to obtain in this week's episode.  James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #Premie ..read more

The best type of self-protection is preparation and prevention. Whenever going somewhere, stay aware of your location, the people, identify exits, and more. Grand Master James Cox gives tips and pointers to help you stay aware of your surroundings, along with tactics to help you get out of bad situations.  James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMa ..read more

Special guest Dan Joseph shares on this podcast episode about his positive experiences with martial arts and how it has helped his mental health journey. Through his time serving in the U.S. Military, he has witnessed first hand the issues of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more with fellow soldiers. He talks about how the martial arts, specifically Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has helped him and others mentally. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesC ..read more

It's not a marketing problem, it's a customer journey problem. You're trying to get people to become lifelong students at your martial arts school, but the turnover rate is higher than you'd like it to be. How can that be fixed? Our special guest Nick Dougherty gives advice on how to create lifelong students at your dojo. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th an ..read more

Martial arts uses the mind, body, and spirit, but what could help all three of those is incorporating breath work. Good strong breath work can help calm the mind and rejuvenate the body and spirit. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #PremierMartialArts #PremierMartialArtsAbil ..read more

Anyone can become an instructor, but what makes a GREAT instructor?  James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #PremierMartialArts #PremierMartialArtsAbilene #JamesCoxMartialArts #MixedMartialArtsAbilene #MMAAbilene #KidsKarateAbilene #AdultSelfDefenseAbilene #Kajukembo #KravMa ..read more

"Do as I say, not as I do." Is that the kind of phrase martial arts instructors should be teaching? Or should we lead by example? Learn the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R. and then apply those skills to truly lead your martial artists.  James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #PremierMa ..read more

MMA Fighter Malik Lewis shares about his training and preparation for fights, along with developing a strong mindset so he's ready to step foot in the ring. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #PremierMartialArts #PremierMartialArtsAbilene #JamesCoxMartialArts #MixedMartialArt ..read more

Can martial arts be used as a tool to help others in different athletic aspects? Would a football player or a bodybuilder find benefits in training in martial arts? Though the martial arts training may need to vary slightly from athlete to athlete, it can still help with the mind, body, and spirit. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWyli ..read more

Being a martial arts instructor or MMA coach has many successes, but there are also struggles you can daily face. MMA Coach Durwyn Lamb shares the ups and downs of his training out of his gym on this week's podcast. James Cox Premier Martial Arts Abilene, Texas.  3287 South 14th Street - (325)-676-2696 and 6410 Buffalo Gap Road - (325)-704-5454.  Visit: www.PremierMartialArts.com or www.JamesCoxMartialArts.com Email: gmjamescox@gmail.com Facebook: PremierMartialArtsSth14th and PremierMartialArtsWylie Instagram: pmaabilene and pmawylie Twitter: JamesCoxPMA #PremierMartialArts #Prem ..read more