For a young athlete to stick with a sport or activity, like martial arts, they need motivation. If the eagerness to get better is there, kids will likely continue with martial arts for a long time. But how do you help a young athlete stay motivated? Here are five ways to motivate a young athlete: [...]
Yoga has a lot to offer and is a great supplement to your weekly workouts. And it’s something that you can easily do from anywhere. Here are a few reasons to consider adding yoga to your martial arts routine: 1. Stronger mind-body connection. When it comes to working out, it’s easy to pay attention to [...]
Over the past several months, we’ve been through a lot. Right now, it’s important to find ways to take care of ourselves and each other. To do this, it’s essential to keep doing things that keep us healthy, positive, and connected. Keeping up your martial arts training is a great way to manage stress and [...]
When you're committed to a consistent, long-term martial arts practice, you must take care of your body and recover well in between training sessions. Part of taking good care of your body includes protecting your joints from unnecessary stress. Protecting your joints includes paying attention to your movements and ensuring that you're not adding any [...]
Not only does martial arts improve your kids’ physical health and fitness, but it also offers many other benefits. One of these cognitive benefits is the development of self-discipline. By building self-discipline through martial arts, kids practice finishing what they’ve started and then apply this skill to other areas of their lives. Here are [...]
Overtraining might be one of the most formidable opponents you could ever face. It affects your body and mind and can even play on your fears of failing to get in enough practice and training. Recognizing the specific signs of overtraining and understanding how your body responds to your martial arts training can help prevent [...]
Each time you practice martial arts, you take small steps to make positive changes to your overall health and well-being. For instance, martial arts is a full-body workout that’s great for improving physical health. At the same time, your training has the unique ability to benefit your mental health, as well. One of the great [...]
Your martial arts practice is an individual pursuit. But as unique as your path is, there is still a connection between you and the greater martial arts community. You’re much more than just another member of a school or studio within this community. Being part of a martial arts community provides: 1. Sense of belonging. [...]
Martial arts can build your child’s self-confidence. Through the development of physical skills, like fine motor skills, as well as life skills, like self-control, your kids will become more confident in their daily lives. Here are four ways martial arts boosts confidence in kids: 1. Mutual Respect When a child trains martial arts in a [...]
If you have a regular training routine and notice that your progress has slowed or seemingly stopped altogether, you may be missing an important part of your training. Recovery is often overlooked as part of a balanced approach to martial arts fitness and performance. Without allowing time for the body to integrate the work you’ve [...]
