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4 Reasons You Should Start Your Boxing Classes Today

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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

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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

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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 Although what began so long ago seems like it would naturally become outdated, the opposite has occurred.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

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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

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Ninja Camps Turn Up the Energy and Make an Impact This Summer

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Whether you watch America Ninja Warrior or have been feeling the draw to enrolling your child in martial arts, this summer’s ninja camps are the ideal opportunity for families! Parents always strive to find engaging and fun ways to engage their children over the summer, and having them be off the phone and doing something

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The Importance of Timing in Martial Arts Promotions

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Martial arts should instill discipline, fitness, and self-defense in its students. Unfortunately, some studios cave to the pressure from families and students to move up the ranks quickly. Some of this pressure comes from knowing that specific activities are reserved for higher level students, and others just because people can be impatient when it comes

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Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do: What Martial Arts Can Do for Women and Girls

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Martial arts are an incredible outlet for women and girls to stay fit, learn self-defense, and connect with other like-minded individuals. People quickly realize that martial arts training offers countless benefits. Girls, ages three and up, through teenhood and into young adulthood, become confident and strong female figures through excellent martial arts training programs that

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Self-Defense is Equally Mental and Physical

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Self-defense is as mental as it is physical, and that is why it is good news for anyone wanting to learn how to protect oneself! Anyone, and that is all-inclusive, can learn self-defense regardless of their size or physical ability. One thing that most people who have never trained in self-defense overlook is that well

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The Struggle is Real: Managing Multiple Children in Multiple Activities

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There is no shortage of activities for school-aged children today. Whether it be academics, sports, music, art, or robotics, the number of activities children can engage in today is not only impressive but can be overwhelming. Until your children can drive, and often beyond, parents are on the hook for transport and financing. Here are

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How Martial Arts Can Help Those with Attention Disorders

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The number of reasons people join martial arts reaches millions. Every decision is a personal one, whether joining martial arts for personal fitness, better health, to learn self-defense, to compete, or some other reason. One group that is striving to explore the benefits of martial arts is those struggling with attention disorders like ADD and

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