Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot spent two years in mandatory military training in Israel. She became a combat trainer and found herself using some of those skills in her rigorous training for the physical demands of being a big-screen superhero. The Marvel series is an incredibly theatrical display of martial arts skills. Gadot, who portrays Wonder […]
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The heroic women and men serving in our nation\’s armed forces have all had some martial arts training in their military careers. Regardless of what you picture when you think of our front-line protectors, it is critical to have a variety of training in the military. As expected, those in military branches are trained in
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As children end their school day, regardless of age, finding outlets provides multiple benefits for both the kids and their families. Finding a safe place for children to go after school while staying active and productive allows them to process the day, get rid of extra stress and energy, and leaves room for a timely
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As we enter 2022, it is a perfect time to reflect on all that has been and the promise of all that is to come. As SwiftKick fondly celebrates 15 years of business, owner, and founder, Brian Cowell has nothing but gratitude and attributes the incredible success to all those who contributed. It is an
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The team of instructors at both SwiftKick Martial Arts locations in San Diego brings a wealth of experience. These instructors have been hired not only for skill but a welcoming and encouraging approach to teaching martial arts. The team understanding every person, no matter age or experience, who walks through the doors at one of
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Gone are the days of \”do as I say, not as I do\” parenting. Today\’s youth are strong-minded and demand alignment of words and actions. Teenagers are not afraid to call out injustice or inequality, forcing those of us in older generations to take pause. These forced reflections can be beneficial instead of becoming agitated
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SwiftKick Martial Arts, San Diego, follows the traditional practice of working towards higher levels indicated by belt color. The inclusive programs, designed intentionally to incorporate an incredible repertoire of skills and techniques, continue to be the most well-rounded martial arts program in San Diego County. Combining elements of MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Karate, Taekwondo,
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As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, in addition to figuring out the menu, deciding what time to put the turkey in, and shopping for this particular meal, stop and remember what you are grateful for. Sadly, with the hustle and bustle over Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is not uncommon to lose sight of the purposes of the
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Martial arts training styles are growing in popularity. The numerous reasons to begin training vary as much as the people that do. Martial arts are proving to be one of the top ways to get and stay fit while focusing and strengthening the mind to achieve goals. It isn\’t easy to talk about martial arts
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Please do not panic, but the holidays are right around the corner. Christmas is 58 days from today, Hanukkah is 31 days out, and Kwanzaa is the day following Christmas. Now that you have read this, you may be starting the endless searches through web pages, store websites, and lists of top gifts for (fill
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