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 […]
“I’m not in shape” is the most common excuse heard from potential adult students of the martial arts. This seems like a valid statement, until you consider that you will never be in “shape” until you undertake a program or plan of action that starts your fitness journey. Consider that fact that while you contemplate […]
Everyone has their own image of martial arts training. Some picture an old temple off in the mountains, others a secluded Japanese style training hall in the woods and some picture the more modern school approach. Regardless of your vision, we have all seen the ads from martial arts schools all over the world stating […]
So you want to enroll your child in Karate? Unless you have some experience in this yourself you will want to consider these factors when picking a location or school to have your little one attend. Get a referral. Someone in your circle of friends knows a place or someone that they recommend. After all, […]
Martial arts for women is also a good way to keep yourself fit and alert. For most women, physical fitness has always been about losing weight to get that perfect shape or to fit into their favorite dress. Though these are good enough reasons to hit the gym, there is some more good news for women. […]
Martial arts is one of the most popular forms of contact sports out there today. However, there are many reasons as to why people opt for martial arts. Some take it up purely as a way to learn self-defense, while others take it up for the discipline and focus that it teaches. But, that’s not […]