It is no secret that yoga and meditation are a growing practice due to the many health and mental benefits it provides to those who are dedicated to their practice. Here are some of the benefits of yoga and meditation that carryover into your martial arts practice. Yoga The word “yoga” means a union of [...]
Whether you can’t make it to your regular martial arts classes or you’re looking for some additional training, you might be searching for effective ways to supplement your martial arts training. Check out these activities that can supplement your martial arts training: 1. Yoga Yoga and martial arts have a lot in common, making yoga [...]
Working out and training at home is always an option. While it can be hard to motivate yourself or figure out what kind of workout or training session to do, there are so many benefits of keeping up your training at home. Here are four tips for training martial arts in your home: 1. Make [...]
When you’ve been practicing something like martial arts for a while, it’s common to experience a training plateau. You might realize that you no longer seem to be improving, or it feels like your training has come to a complete standstill. You might even feel like you’ve taken a step backward. Plateaus aren’t caused by [...]
If you’re looking for ways to get the most out of your martial arts training, the solution might seem counterintuitive. Rather than looking for ways to hurry through your training and speed up the process, the thing you might need most is to slow down. Here are five ways to slow down and improve your [...]
It’s not uncommon for most martial arts goals to take several months or years to achieve. And when you’re working toward a long-term goal, it can be tough to stay motivated week after week. So how do you stay focused and driven to succeed in your martial arts training? Here are a few ways to [...]
Martial arts changes lives and sets a path to becoming a successful adult. And it’s never too early to start teaching kids character-building skills. Here are just five of the character-building skills kids learn through martial arts: 1. Focus Kids build character through focus; they figure out where to direct their attention or what to [...]
One of the best things you can do to ensure continuous improvement is to set goals for yourself. Goal-setting benefits all areas of your life, including martial arts. When it comes to martial arts, we all have different goals in mind. Some people train to improve their fitness. Others want to compete at a high [...]
At first glance, kickboxing can be intimidating. It’s easy to assume that if you don’t have a martial arts background or you’ve never even thrown a decent punch at an imaginary opponent, then it might not be for you. But, you still might be a little bit intrigued. Especially if you’re searching for a workout [...]
As a martial arts athlete, there are many ways you can practice your skills. One way you can apply what you’ve learned is in competitions. Competing in martial arts is always optional, but there are many benefits of competing against others. Here are a few reasons to compete in martial arts: 1. To Assess Your [...]
