Martial arts training provides a full-body workout for people of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. Practicing martial arts helps to tone and strengthen the body. It also provides a host of mental and emotional benefits. Good martial arts instructors know that kids who attend martial arts schools will experience developmental milestones regularly. In fact, […]
When you sign up for a martial arts class, you’re doing more than working out or improving your physical and mental health. You’re becoming part of the martial arts family, a community of people who are brought together by a shared interest. Your martial arts journey isn’t only about your personal quest to become physically […]
Good posture can do a lot to help people make a positive first impression when they meet others, whether they’re doing so at work or at a party. Your posture can make you look taller than you are and give you an air of authority and command. There are plenty of reasons to study the […]
A lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can have a negative impact on every area of our lives. Sleep gives our bodies and minds time to recover from the rigors of daily life. It’s essential for good mental and physical health. The link between physical activity and proper sleep is well-documented. What you may […]
Practicing martial arts is terrific for your physical and mental health. It comes with a whole host of benefits that can help you feel better. In fact, martial arts training can help everyone from kids to senior citizens look and feel their best. Here are 8 ways studying the martial arts can improve your health, […]
Martial arts training can start in early childhood. In fact, kids as young as two or three years old can benefit from learning the martial arts. But is there ever an age where someone is too old to study the martial arts? The truth is that people can start martial arts training at any age. […]
People of all ages take martial arts classes. Some may be looking for a way to defend themselves. Others may be seeking a fun class to help them get in shape or stay fit. If you’re an adult engaged in martial arts training–or thinking about starting–it may surprise you to know that taking a martial […]
Kids love taking martial arts classes because they learn how to do fun things like punching, kicking, and even breaking boards with their hands. What we love (and what parents love, too) is that martial arts practice is also a terrific way to teach kids leadership skills without making it feel like a lesson. What’s […]
There’s an undeniable link between fitness and nutrition. Any time you exercise, your body needs the proper nutrients to recuperate and repair your muscles. That’s just as true of martial arts training as it is of any other kind of exercise. Eating healthy is essential if you want to get in shape, lose weight, or […]
Teaching kids about how to move through life, both as children and as adults, is an important goal for any adult who works with children. That includes parents, teachers, and coaches. One of the trickiest things to teach is conflict resolution. Kids of every age, from toddlers to teenagers, may struggle to develop conflict resolution […]
It’s common for parents to enroll their kids in a martial arts class because they want their children to be physically active. Adults take martial arts classes for the same reason. In fact, if you want a full body workout, martial arts training is one of the best ways to get it. To be fit […]
Goal-setting is an essential life skill, one that we all need to learn–and the sooner we learn it, the better off we’ll be. While participating in any sport or physical activity can help, when it comes to goal setting martial arts training is powerful because the techniques to set goals and work toward them is […]
One of the questions martial arts instructors hear most frequently from prospective students or their parents has to do with injuries. Specifically, they want to know if there’s a risk of injury if they learn the martial arts. The truth is that there is a risk–as there would be with any physical activity—but there’s a […]
Learning a martial art is an effective way to improve your physical and mental health at any age. In a martial arts class, students exercise their bodies and minds, whether they’re engaged in Karate training or Mixed Martial Arts. While it probably won’t come as a surprise that martial arts practice can get your body […]
Martial arts training is an effective way for people of all ages, from young children to seniors, to get in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle. While that might not surprise you, it may surprise you to learn that martial arts practice can lead to healthier habits in almost every area of life. Martial arts […]
The benefits of martial arts for kids include physical, mental, and emotional lessons that will serve them well at every stage of life. One benefit that is sometimes overlooked is the social aspect of martial arts. Social interaction might not be the first thing you imagine when you think about the martial arts. Hollywood movies […]
Even people who have never studied the martial arts know what a black belt is. It’s a symbol of mastery and achievement. What most people don’t know is how a martial arts belt test works, what it involves, or when it happens. What is Belt Testing? In the martial arts, belt testing is the way […]
There are many reasons that people seek out martial arts training. For some people, the goal is self-improvement and to get their bodies into the best shape possible. For others, the primary reason is that they want to learn methods of self-defense. A question we hear a lot is this: What is the best martial […]
Whether you’re considering signing your child up for a martial arts class or you want to study the martial arts for self-defense, it can be confusing to choose between the various martial arts styles. While some disciplines are more popular than others, it’s possible to find Chinese martial arts, Japanese martial arts, Korean martial arts, […]
Martial arts training is something that people of all ages and sizes can do. One of the most common questions we hear when people are signing up for our martial arts classes is this: Does size give people an advantage in a martial arts fight? Size does matter in the martial arts, but not necessarily […]
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 […]