The Truth Over nearly a century, the 36 techniques featured in the Gracie Combatives program have proven to be the simplest and most reliable for street self-defense against a larger opponent. As a result, Gracie Combatives is the most effective video program for new students looking to gain maximum self-defense effectiveness in the least amount […]
Benefits of Martial Arts Martial arts offers an opportunity to not only enhance your physical health but your mental health, too. Stress relief. Martial arts can help reduce stress and anxiety by encouraging you to practice deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness. It helps train your mind to keep your attention focused while remaining calm and alert. This […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Summer Camps teach kids discipline in a fun environment. No wonder parents enroll their kids in such camps. These camps are also the perfect way to get their first taste of martial arts. Many summer camps, in order to stay fresh, have different weekly themes to keep interest going. Your child will learn how to […]
The roots of Karate date back to ancient Japan, possibly as early as the 14th Century by some accounts. Today, this martial art (karate) is popular all over the world and has many adherents and new trainees joining up all the time. It is especially popular among adolescents and children. With training split into various […]
A large factor of success lies in bringing the right attitude and mindset to your endeavors. By staying focused and positive you can achieve your aims more quickly. Martial Arts can provide the keys to maintaining a success-oriented mindset can help put you on the path to leading a more successful fulfilling life. A lack […]
Exercise positively influences mental health. You might just be surprise how beneficial Martial Arts can be both mentally and physically, stress is relieved and memory improved. Sleeping gets better and overall mood levels are generally raised. Anyone who exercises gets to begin reaping these rewards without needing to completely reorient their life or become a […]
It’s a scary world out there. Every night the news is full of stories of people hurting others. So you decide you should protect yourself and your family. When it comes to self-defense, you really need to consider a few things. First of all, what is the level of force you are comfortable using? Forget […]