While martial arts training is an excellent way to push your body to reach its fullest potential, it is possible to burnout if you push yourself too hard and too fast. Without giving your body the proper rest, your body will not get stronger, faster or healthier. Therefore, when it comes to taking your body to that next level, proper rest is … [Read more...]
5 Simple Techniques to Find More Time to Train
March 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
With today’s busy lifestyle, finding time to engage in martial arts training can be a challenge. At the same time, engaging in training on a regular basis is the only way to achieve the full benefits of martial arts training. Therefore, finding ways to squeeze in training time is essential. If you are struggling with finding time for your … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Injury in Your Martial Arts Training
March 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Martial arts training offers an excellent opportunity to get your body in better shape, to improve your health and to prepare you for self-defense. At the same time, if executed improperly, it is quite possible to injure yourself while engaging in martial arts training. Fortunately, by keeping these tips in mind, you can significantly reduce your … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Ways to Keep Motivated in the Martial Arts
February 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
Keeping motivated in the martial arts is an important part of progressing both mentally and physically. By committing to regular practice time and by providing yourself with ample time to master the martial arts, you will achieve levels of mental and physical strength that you never dreamt possible. Unfortunately, it is easy to become distracted … [Read more...]
No Excuses
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
(Excerpt from our October 2011 Newsletter) Never give up on your training and never let excuses get in your way. Thanks to Jim Hager for sharing this video with me. No one ever said earning your black belt was going to be easy. Some days everything is easy while on other day's you wonder if you're making progress at all. Remember, life … [Read more...]
14 Memorable Martial Arts Quotes
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A while back I posted my 21 favorite quotes from Ed Parker and I've been meaning to post some additional quotes by others that I find inspiring. So, here are some quotes by martial artists and non martial artists alike I thought you might enjoy. "The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat." - Navy SEAL's "He who is taught … [Read more...]
What’s Holding You Back from Making the Time to Practice?
October 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ever wonder how other people find time to practice the martial arts more than you? You know who I'm talking about… those people who always seem to find the time to practice and who seem to be improving by leaps and bounds each time you see them. Maybe they know something you don't about making time to work out. What are they doing that … [Read more...]
Martial Arts as an Effective Method of Stress Relief
August 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
In today’s fast paced world sometimes you need to take a break and distance yourself from the stresses of everyday life. It is important to take a moment to breathe and center yourself. For this purpose, Martial Arts practice works well as a form of stress relief. Martial Arts practice can prove to be a much needed personal sanctuary for … [Read more...]
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