Attack Life Not Others

In 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 firs...

We 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...

There'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...

Last 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 a...

Chelsea 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...

In 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 r...

With 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 Fo...

In 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 genera...

Registration Deadline is April 7th | Register by sending an email to:  HKAfundraiser@gmail.com "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 shootin...

Martial 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.

The 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...

For 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, lo...