Year 1
Semester 2

Module 1–Week 3 Martial Arts

martial arts life skill Stinking Thinking

How to Control Stinking Thinking

Here is a mental trick to help you be your best friend and coach. When you think of something you did poorly or a mistake you made, “tag it.”

For instance, you did something that you wish you didn’t do. Some people think, “I’m such an idiot. Why did I do that?!!” 

The problem with that “Stinking Thinking” is that the more you say to yourself, “I’m an idiot” the more you believe it.

So, from now on, add a “tag” to the Stinking Thinking.  

“That was a dumb thing to do, but I am always learning. I wish I didn’t do that, but now I know better and it will never happen again. 

WARMUPS

SKILLS

DRILLS

Each partner will do 3 one-minute rounds. You choose if they are consecutive (my preference) or alternating each round.

Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Spin Back Kick

COOL DOWN AND/OR GAME

Slow Motion Side Kick (10 seconds out and 10 seconds back. 10 each side.)

Alternating 3 Sets of

10 Push Ups  &

10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

5-Part Stretch

Game

Tatanka Tatanka

self doubt into self confidence.jpg

Self Doubt into Self-Confidence

You have lots of chances to learn, grow, and become the best version of yourself, like a caterpillar turning into a beautiful butterfly. 

Did you ever imagine you had a chance to become a black belt in a great martial arts system like Empower Kickboxing? It’s happening right now!

So always believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things, because you have the power within you to do amazing things in life, like earning your black belt!

Let’s get to work!

SELF-DEFENSE

WARMUPS

SKILLS

DRILLS

Each partner will do 3 one-minute rounds. You choose if they are consecutive (my preference) or alternating each round.

Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Spin Back Kick

COOL DOWN AND/OR GAME

Slow Motion Side Kick (10 seconds out and 10 seconds back. 10 each side.)

Alternating 3 Sets of

10 Push Ups  &

10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

5-Part Stretch

Game

Tatanka Tatanka 

Empower Kickboxing™ Martial Arts Curriculum