Martial Arts For Youngsters Nowadays, martial arts are some thing that everyone need to know. With crime at an all time high, knowing the best way to defend yourself is essential. For the youngsters, martial arts can mean a great deal of things. Even though martial arts is wonderful for adults to know and practice also, it is also an excellent way for young children to stay in shape and find out how to defend themselves from...more
A Well-Rounded Workout Regiment with Martial Arts As I was reading about Martial Arts and all that it involves, I became very enthralled. I dared to find out what all the excitement was about. The phenomenon of martial arts to be used as a workout regiment for many athletes or even perspective physical fitness fans is growing rapidly. In a nutshell, this is all that I discovered.What I found to be most interesting is the fact that...more
The Many Forms of Martial Art The martial arts are widely perceived in North America as a form of sport. Parents enroll children in karate classes to instill a sense of discipline. Adults train in martial arts to learn self-defense techniques. Many in the western world strive to obtain a black belt, thinking that this is the pinnacle of their training and education. In eastern countries, the martial arts are much more than sport. They are history, culture, philosophy, and respect. The term "martial arts" is used as a general categorization of fighting systems that originated in ancient times. If you were to fully review martial arts, you would find a vast array of systems; each with its own set of techniques that have been perfected over the ages. For the most part, martial arts do not encourage the use of weapons in combat, though exceptions do exist. In studying martial arts, you'll find the earliest form originated in China more than 2500 years ago. Some philosophies hold that martial arts systems were adapted into various forms in Japan and other eastern countries. Another school of thought believes that these other countries developed their own...more
Some Of The Most Common Branches Of Martial Arts Martial arts can be divided into several branches, and the amazing thing is that each of the branches has its own distinctive purpose in combat. Some of the branches of martial arts are very old and people have been using those methods of their self-defense since long ago, whereas...more
Sparring Gear for the Advanced Martial Arts Student When you are going past the basics in sparring gear, there are some more advanced items you might need to consider picking up, from chest protectors to more advanced gloves and headgear, these items are designed to keep you better protected when you are in a tournament or other...more
5 Ways Martial Arts Help Girls Martial arts is a physical activity that just about anybody can benefit from. But with peer pressure and unrealistic images in the media, martial arts can be extremely beneficial for girls in their formative years. Here's why.1. It's sustained vigorous physical activity. Martial arts is a physical activity that involves the entire body. Kicking, punching, forms and sparring all require the entire body to complete the movement. Movements are done over and over again to practice them, and as a result, endurance and strength improve, which improves overall fitness. This boosts the metabolism, vital in assisting weight control.2. It helps with flexibility. The benefits of improved flexibility may not be immediately apparent, but they do make a sincere impact on self esteem. Improved flexibilty can prevent injuries, facilitate circulation and most importantly, promote better posture. Research has found that better posture can have a positive effect on self esteem. This is due to the relationship between how we carry our bodies and how we feel. Think about it: how do you feel when you hunch over your shoulders and slouch? If you stand up...more
Martial Arts Mentors Are Not Just a Hollywood Stereotype! Chan Lee, of J.K. Lee Tae Kwon Do Academies, explains that real world martial arts are very similar to martial arts as presented in the movies - but even better!An old and wise...more
A Very Intriguing Method For Creating Martial Arts Chi Martial Arts Ki is one of the great mysteries of all time. It's not just that you see it in the movies, or that it has become some sort of an urban legend, it's that there is truth...more
Giving Mixed Martial Arts a Try It doesn't matter what you are training for there are many benefits to mixed martial arts training. Your training depends heavily on the way you train. The following are some MMA training tips that will...more
Mixed Martial Arts Competitions No one would claim that it's easy to get good at mixed martial arts, which is part of the appeal. To succeed at this exciting sport you need to train consistently, be extremely determined, and you need...more
Mixed Martial Arts Will Keep You In The Best Shape of Your Life The field of mixed martial arts is continually becoming more competitive because of the growing number of people involved with it and new tactics being introduced. That's...more
Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu These are the videos I use when I teach my students, and these are the videos you should use when learning mixed martial arts and jiu jitsu.Let us assume you are a practitioner, anyone from beginner to...more