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SwiftKick Martial Arts Featured in ApartmentGuide

By Swiftkick Staff | November 13, 2024

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Muay Thai is Among the Best Martial Arts Disciplines for Women

By Swiftkick Admin | September 17, 2024

There are many martial art disciplines that claim to be the best when it comes to practical self defense, at SwiftKick Martial Arts, we believe Muay Thai is among the best martial arts for women and smaller individuals due to its emphasis on leverage, technique, and efficiency rather than sheer size or strength. Powerful Techniques […]

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What Are the Best Martial Art Styles for Beginners?

By Swiftkick Staff | September 4, 2024

When an individual is thinking about martial arts for the first time, the big question is which style is best for someone new to the sport. All martial arts offer incredible health benefits, which makes this question more complex. Every style has techniques and skills that are beneficial. The best martial arts training for beginners […]

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The Value of Grappling in Martial Arts

By Swiftkick Staff | August 21, 2024

Grappling focuses on takedowns, submissions, and ground fighting instead of using weapons or strikes. It is also the third module in the SwiftKick Module Method. In competitions, the winner may be determined by their ability to establish and maintain dominance during the match instead of a clear winner when one opponent surrenders. Understanding some of […]

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What Makes SwiftKick Martial Arts Different? Meet Founder Brian Cowell

By Swiftkick Staff | August 7, 2024

So many families’ lives have been transformed through the purposeful and thoughtful martial arts curriculum at SwiftKick. When people walk into the Carlsbad or Rancho Bernardo studio, they sense something different: a professional, welcoming studio with instructors leading students of different ages in engaging and focused training exercises. So, what makes SwiftKick such a unique […]

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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Martial Arts

By Swiftkick Staff | July 17, 2024

Parents who are looking ahead to the school year may be trying to figure out the best after-school activities that work with a busy back-to-school schedule. Having an overview of martial arts may provide insight into the flexibility and incredible benefits martial arts offer school-aged children. The top reasons parents enroll their children in martial […]

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4 Reasons You Should Start Your Boxing Classes Today

By Swiftkick Staff | July 1, 2024

At Swiftkick Martial Arts, we believe there are many reasons to start boxing classes. Boxing offers a comprehensive range of benefits that extend well beyond the physical. It enhances cardiovascular health, builds muscular strength, and improves overall fitness through dynamic, full-body workouts. Beyond the physical advantages, boxing significantly boosts mental health by reducing stress and […]

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The Evolution of Martial Arts to Dance: Ancient Origins of Tahtib Stick Fighting, Capoeira and Mbende Jerusarema

By Swiftkick Staff | June 19, 2024

Multiple cultures have evidence of combat martial arts diverging to dance with the use of weapons, as battles were recollected, or as a way to teach complex combat techniques. Ancient carvings in rock, petroglyphs, documents, and the performance of cultural dances show the ancient history of these and other ancient martial arts and their evolution […]

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Where it All Began: The First Evidence of Martial Arts In History

By Swiftkick Staff | June 5, 2024

Undeniably, martial arts have intrigued generations with roots back to pre-historic times. Although what began so long ago seems like it would naturally become outdated, the opposite has occurred. Martial arts have kept its core and adapted through the years, but where did it all begin? We have heard that martial arts began as training […]

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Statistics Don’t Lie: Martial Arts Benefit Lives

By Swiftkick Staff | May 22, 2024

It is interesting how it somehow seems more believable when you mention statistics and research. Martial arts are commonly misunderstood as simply learning how to fight. Although fighting and subduing an opponent are components of martial arts training, at its core, it is much more profound. Many who practice martial arts choose it as a […]