This video topic is pulled from an actual event that took place in Chicago a couple of years ago. It demonstrates how sportive training can develop bad habits or judgement in relation to real world events. Remember, there is no tapping out in the street. Be prepared to fight for your life. [dzs_video source=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tonyvlog/streetfight1.mp4″ config=”skincustom”

Today is the first day of winter. For those of you who live in snowy, icy, or cold conditions, defending yourself outdoors can be an often risky or even totally foreign environment for you. I briefly discuss some things to remind some of you that gym training can be vastly different than real world fighting.

In this video clip I offer you my take on proper visualization. I have been visualizing since the 1980’s and I think it can be a strong tool to better ourselves as a person as well as an athlete. However, like anything else there are wrong ways and correct ways to do things and it

This is a bit longer video. About 20 minutes. In it, I discuss the role jazz improvisation has had in developing me as a fighter. Freedom of expression within the constraints of sound principles. I hope you watch it and I can expand on this subject as I firmly believe it is something that is

This video clip discusses elements of stress and how at times it might be better to release or cancel your goal in order to achieve it. It’s not about giving up. It’s about redirecting yourself to a place mentally where you can move forward with less hindrance. [dzs_video source=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tonyvlog/cancellingyourgoal.mp4″ config=”skincustom” width=”100%” height=”150″ ” responsive_ratio=”detect” extra_classes_player=”with-bottom-shadow”]

Here is a video clip discussing the importance of removing your ego to enhance your training. The benefits of applying these principles will not only make you a better athlete, they will enhance your life as well. I hope you enjoy it. [dzs_video source=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tonyvlog/removingyourego.mp4″ config=”skincustom” width=”100%” height=”150″ ” responsive_ratio=”detect” extra_classes_player=”with-bottom-shadow”]

Here is an mp3 discussing controlling your holiday weight gain. [dzs_video source=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tonyvlog/weightmanagement.mp3″ config=”skincustom” width=”100%” height=”150″ ” responsive_ratio=”detect” extra_classes_player=”with-bottom-shadow”]

Hi everybody. I hope all of our American friends had a happy Thanksgiving day! I’m glad the holiday season has officially started, if for no other reason then it puts us closer to spring and the start of the baseball season…lol. I’m offering my DVD products at a 30% off discount now until Dec. 8th,

Below is an MP3 discussing the importance of an often overlooked aspect of training and fighting, timing. I will go more in depth in a future lesson. Do not overlook this as it is crucial to your application of technique. [dzs_video source=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tonyvlog/timing.mp4″ config=”skincustom” width=”100%” height=”150″ ” responsive_ratio=”detect” extra_classes_player=”with-bottom-shadow”]

I’m having a heck of a time getting my newsletter situation sorted out. The problem is a behind the scenes technical issue with my webhost, who is being cooperative. I was hoping to send another email on Monday, with an audio training tip. I don’t want to do it until I can get things sorted