Martial arts students who fuel up before and after training give their bodies the nutrients they need to make the most of their workouts. Nutrient-rich foods help muscles repair and the body recuperate. Here are the best foods to eat…
Failure is as much a part of any worthwhile endeavor as success. In fact, individuals on the path to glory are likely to fail more often than succeed. This is true especially for martial artists, where embracing failure is the…
Learning martial arts boosts a child’s development in several key ways. Young students experience increased physical, intellectual, emotional, and social benefits as they study at a quality martial arts school. Explore how martial arts classes spur a child’s growth. Children…
Martial artists wear a range of gear during classes. The headgear, shin guards, and hand wraps, get well-worn. We encourage regularly cleaning of your equipment for your and everyone's protection, health and safety. With our goal to return to regular…
Martial arts training is often seen as a complete workout in itself, so do you really need to do additional exercises? Many people wonder if the physical demands of martial arts are enough to keep them fit and in shape.…
The martial arts is a popular discipline, with around six million Americans having practiced it in the last decade. Although people today perform karate kicks and throw taekwondo punches, the discipline has been around since ancient times. Its unique name…
Every move in the martial arts is intentional. Nothing in the practice is done without reason. Martial arts students who strive to understand their chosen discipline should know the purpose behind each activity, including bowing. Here’s a look at why…
The belt system of martial arts is a tradition that has roots back to the 19th century when judo was created by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Since then, it has been adopted by many different disciplines, including taekwondo, karate, aikido and…
As two widely popular forms of the martial arts, karate and taekwondo are similar in style and require equal levels of discipline to advance to the next belt ranks. Despite the many similarities between the two disciplines, karate and taekwondo…
Reflexes are the body’s immediate response to a stimulus or situation. Successful physical mastery in the martial arts requires quick reflexes. The good news is that reflexes can be improved with practice. Here are five ways a martial artist can…
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