By: GrandMaster Donald Weidendorf The main difference between a student and a GrandMaster is perspective. A GrandMaster thinks of Martial Arts as a one martial art, not as Karate, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Kali, etc……
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…
An integral part of being a martial arts student is motivation. Each day, the martial arts student must summon the will to put forth the effort to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a skilled martial artist. When motivation dwindles…
Everyone knows that martial arts can provide many physical benefits like physical fitness, improved flexibility, greater bone density, better breathing capacity, and improved strength, but that's not everything! People often think that martial arts only teach physical abilities or self-defense…
Martial arts forms are historically practiced sequences of offense and defense, giving the student muscle memory to think of their body as part of the universe. Traditionally practiced to develop discipline, focus and purposeful, harmonious, efficient movement. Learning Forms continues…
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…
The COVID-19 era has pushed children and their families indoors. While social distancing mandates help keep families safe, children still need to stay active during the pandemic. Physical fitness continues to be a priority even as the coronavirus health crisis…
Every year right about this time we get to be super extra proud, happy and sad at the same time. Yup! It's graduation time, and if you are a Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts student, it usually means you are…
Studying a discipline within the martial arts requires intense focus, commitment and skilled instruction. Martial arts students are more inclined to stay motivated and receive personalized guidance when they train in private martial arts classes, making the investment an incredibly…
True Practitioners of the martial arts are physically and mentally strong. Staying fit with endurance building strategies and maintaining muscle strength are requirements for performing the countless sequences that lend vibrancy and purpose to our discipline. Nourishing the body with the…
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