Coordination is a physical skill that involves the synchronization of body movements. The more coordinated you are, the more efficiently you’re able to move. At first, it may not seem like coordination is an essential physical skill, especially when compared to endurance or strength. But coordination is beneficial in our daily lives. Poor coordination can [...]
Throughout your martial arts journey, you might encounter a period of time where you have to step away from your training. Because of injury, family, or your career, you might need to take a week, several weeks, or several months off. When you’re ready to come back to your martial arts training, you might be [...]
Clearly defined martial arts goals, proper recovery, and purposeful training can help you keep a consistent martial arts practice. Here are a few more tips on how to stay consistent with your training: 1. Schedule your workout. If your martial arts school gives you the option, try scheduling the classes you'll attend ahead of time. [...]
Kickboxing is the art of controlling your opponent with short striking movements. It's a form of self-defense that gives practitioners a full-body workout and builds physical skills like power, speed, and agility. This fast-moving martial art is just as much for the mind as it is for your body. And it's for beginners as much [...]
Improving your work life is one of the many ways your martial arts training positively affects your life beyond the mat. Here are five ways that martial arts benefits your work life: 1. Improved Focus Struggling to focus on your work throughout the day can leave you feeling exhausted and unproductive. Not to mention that [...]
Setting martial arts goals can help kids with maintaining motivation and sticking with the sport for many years. And the SMART goal-setting framework can help kids set effective goals. Check out these tips on helping kids learn how to set SMART martial arts goals: S is for Specific There is a common goal that you [...]
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, mobility is an integral piece of your training program. Making sure that your body is moving efficiently is a significant contributor to your performance. And while you might’ve done mobility drills and bodywork using a foam roller, you may not realize that breathing is another way to improve [...]
We all are on our own unique martial arts and fitness journeys. If you’re feeling a little lost on your journey, or you’re going through the motions and not getting anywhere specific, then a workout journal might prove to be a useful tool. Here are some of the ways that tracking your workouts can [...]
If you're looking for ways to take your martial arts training to the next level, working one-on-one with a coach has many benefits. A coach can provide you with the knowledge and rationale behind what you're working toward with a personalized approach. Here are six advantages of working one-on-one with a coach: 1. Education [...]
A consistent martial arts practice offers several benefits for all ages and experience levels. Here are nine reasons to sign up for a martial arts membership: 1. You’ll improve your fitness. It’s a common assumption that before you start martial arts, you must already be “in good shape.” However, martial arts is for all fitness [...]
