On Instagram I recently hosted an AMA, and here are the answers to some of your questions!

Martial arts schools are ultimately businesses, and making enough money to keep the lights on is essential. However, there are some red flags that may signal a gym is more focused on control, profit, or self-promotion than its students’ well-being.

According to so many, the gym is therapy - so why was I still struggling? Why was I, in some ways, even worse than before?

In combat sports, there are a lot of potential red flags - but there’s one that beginners can learn to recognize immediately.

The first fight is confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes terrifying. That’s part of the fun. But knowing what to expect can remove a lot of unnecessary stress.