Episode 204 - Dr. Peder Piering

Dr. Peder Piering is a Taekwondo practitioner from Wisconsin and author of the book Master Mental Toughness. Dr. Peder Piering - Episode 204 Most often the competition is with yourself. Can I make this stretch a little bit further? Can I kick fraction of an inch higher?How can I not perfect your form but get that form does as well as it can possibly be done and this competition happens day in and day out. Today's guest has a story that will resonate for many of us - especially those who started martial arts as an adult. Dr. Peder Piering discovered martial arts could not only bring his family closer together, it allowed him to rediscover the joy he had as a competitive athlete in his earlier years. As a sports psychologist, he's learned how each of the two sides of his life not only brings value to the other but to his clients. Do you ever clash shins with a sparring partner? Bone bruises are some of the worst injuries a martial artist can face, and even most of the shin guards on the market don't fully protect against shin clashes. whistlekick Shin Guards are made double thick - but only over the tibia - your shin bone. The rest of the guard is well ventilated and the whole thing is shaped to fit your shins on day one, so they're comfortable and they stay in place. They're easy to clean and they can fit under or over your training and competition attire. Check them out at whistlekick.com