Your martial arts training includes many physical benefits, like improved fitness and self-defense skills. But your practice also leads to improvements in your mental toughness. When you're mentally tough, you're more able to face challenges and solve problems you encounter in any situation - martial arts or daily life. Developing this skill also helps you [...]
No matter if your martial arts goals are to learn something new, learn self-defense, get in better shape, or get to a competitive level, consistency plays a big role. And when you have martial arts goals like these, inconsistent training can make success difficult to achieve. Inconsistent training can sometimes make each class feel like [...]
If you’re looking for a fun sports activity for your kids, kickboxing is a great option. It’s a fast-paced, engaging activity with a lot of benefits for kids. Here are a few reasons why kickboxing is great for kids: 1. Learn Fundamental Skills Whether your child has experience with martial arts or is new [...]
Even without any previous training, you can start Muay Thai at any level of experience or fitness. And because Muay Thai is known as the “art of eight limbs,” here are eight training tips for Muay Thai beginners: 1. Don’t expect to get good overnight. Muay Thai isn’t meant to be learned quickly. There is [...]
It's very likely that your current martial arts goals are different from what you had planned at the beginning of the year. And although you may not train or compete as you had intended, that doesn't mean that you have to give up your goals altogether. Whether you've made some changes to your goals or [...]
MMA isn’t always about your training, your fights, or your competition. Sometimes it’s about the things you learn from your training that are useful in other areas of life. Lessons that go beyond physical strength that lead to mental toughness, discipline, and growth. Here are just a few of the valuable lessons learned from MMA: [...]
We’ve previously discussed the importance of warming-up before starting a training session. Equally as important is taking the time to cool down after a workout. You can look at a cool down as the polar opposite of a warm-up. While a warm-up’s purpose is to increase blood flow, elevate your heart rate, and raise your [...]
Is warming up before martial arts training necessary? Yes! The importance of a warm-up before any type of workout, including martial arts, should never be overlooked. Here are a few reasons why warming up is so important: Physical Preparation Warming up before a martial arts workout physically prepares you to train well and get the [...]
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact, combat sport involving a variety of martial arts techniques including striking and grappling. Because of MMA's physical intensity and technical skill, this sport provides many physical benefits that can improve your overall fitness. Here are three specific ways MMA can improve your fitness: 1. Improve Endurance MMA involves [...]
When you choose to train martial arts at an academy, you get structure, guidance, and support. At most academies, you typically will find a few training options. These options include the choice of attending either group classes, private training, or both. There are benefits to group martial arts training that differ from private training sessions. [...]
