I believe this is one of the most beautiful gifts martial arts offers us: a way to connect deeply to ourselves through movement. You stop worrying about your to-do list, your phone, your future. You just move, breathe, and exist in that precise moment.

If you’ve ever tried to fix your form in front of a mirror, you know it’s almost impossible to catch every detail. Your brain lies to you — it fills in gaps and convinces you you’re straight when you’re twisted, or that your stance is low enough when it’s really not. Enter video analysis: my favorite tech “superpower” for both my training and coaching.

Strength is what gives your movements power and protects your joints from injury. Mobility is what lets you move through positions gracefully and fluidly without compensating or straining.