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Most Frequently Asked Questions About Martial Arts Training

By Swiftkick Staff | July 5, 2023

By the time people are considering martial arts training, in the final stages of decision-making and taking that first step, they are asking questions to see if they should eliminate the option from their list of possibilities. Many realize that the way martial arts training is designed can be a fit for just about anyone …

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What To Expect Your First Time Training in Martial Arts

By Swiftkick Staff | June 28, 2023

It can be overwhelming and intimidating whenever we start something new, which is why many people may never try new things. However, when you do, the rewards can exceed your expectations and even exhilarate you! When beginning a new exercise routine, getting started can be a big step, but one that is worth it once …

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4 Steps to Achieving Your Martial Arts Goals

By Swiftkick Staff | June 20, 2023

Martial arts goals are the objectives that martial art students set in order to achieve their desired level of skill. In addition to providing a sense of accomplishment, they can also help martial artists stay focused and motivated. By setting specific goals, martial artists can track their individual progress and figure out strategies to reach …

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How Sparring in Martial Arts Benefits Children

By Swiftkick Staff | June 14, 2023

When families first get their children involved in martial arts training, they want respectful, confident, and disciplined children with self-control. Very few families are enrolling their children to learn to fight necessarily, and that is because parents do not want their children to become more violent. Martial arts training will not make your child more …

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Five Exercises to Build Strength for Martial Arts Training

By Swiftkick Staff | June 7, 2023

Martial arts are an incredible form of physical fitness for children and adults. Strength conditioning is the preferred way that people stay in tip-top shape between training, and they claim the results are substantial in their movement and skills. When choosing to incorporate weights with any exercise, it strongly depends on whether you are conditioning, …

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The Ego’s Role in Martial Arts Training

By Swiftkick Staff | June 1, 2023

The ego often gets a bad rap. However, in martial arts, the ego is a resource for students and instructors throughout the journey. Since our ego is how we see ourselves and think of ourselves when it comes to our value relative to the rest of the world, an unchecked ego can hinder a martial …

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Three Ways Martial Arts Instill Character in Young Children

By Swiftkick Staff | May 24, 2023

Today, young children and teenagers have endured a time during the pandemic when they were isolated and forced to do things like learning and socializing online. As social media and other gaming interfaces allow children to behave impulsively and without consequences, it is critical to find a way for your child to learn positive characteristics …

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Summer is Here! Now, What Do We Do? Martial Arts Camps!

By Swiftkick Staff | May 17, 2023

Students nationwide are celebrating or have celebrated the end of another school year. Often, the eagerness to be done, in combination with parents tiring of lunch making and waiting in the school pick-up lines, mark a celebration in many homes! However, when the dust settles, families scramble to sign up kids for camps to keep …

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Martial Arts Support Mental Health Awareness

By Swiftkick Staff | May 10, 2023

This month, our nation focuses on mental health awareness. Mental health remains a concern as more violent acts and suicides make headlines. Thankfully, with national recognition, the entire month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness. This month, everyone is encouraged to stop, reflect, and take an honest look at their mental health. As …

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Is Martial Arts Self-Defense Training Effective When It Counts?

By Swiftkick Staff | May 3, 2023

One critique you may hear about martial arts’ self-defense training is that it is good in theory, but it doesn’t really work when push comes to shove, literally. However, the techniques taught at a reputable studio that focuses on training students to balance mind and body can be incredibly useful in many situations. It also …

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