Traveling over the holidays can be brutal. Even the most avid exerciser may find themselves having more days off from their routine than they would like. It is great to give the body a break, but airline travel and long hours in a car can make the body crave physical exercise. Depending on where you […]
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Today\’s video games seem to have extra layers of gore and violence. It is never surprising to see young kids\’ karate chopping their way through a grocery store or mimicking some rudimentary king fu moves they get from a dueling video game on their way to school. Since this is a mainstream way children are
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Although the emphasis of martial arts training can focus on self-defense, it should be noticed that regular training is an excellent tool for anyone seeking to shed a few pounds. Martial arts are not for kids and teens but for all ages and levels of athletic ability. Adults are finding multiple benefits from martial arts
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If you have a tween or teen seeking a way to get them involved in something physically active that can help build positive values, doing some work ahead is worth it. Spending time upfront helps ensure success as children are involved in the choice and are more likely to stick with it. Tweens and teens
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The history of martial arts and its growing presence in the Olympic games go back to 708 BCE in ancient Greece. What began with wrestling, followed by boxing and pankration in 648 BCE, martial arts continue to have a growing presence in the Olympic games. The International Olympic Committee has a criteria list of 35
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a highly effective hybrid sport that includes Karate, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, and boxing techniques. Mixed martial arts offer a variety of techniques from across multiple styles. Although MMA can trigger images of cage fighting, the concept taught in a combined program provides countless benefits. Instead of choosing
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It is no surprise that martial arts training studios compete with other facilities that offer a workout outside the traditional gym. The competition between options is why martial arts studios must deliver the highest quality experience for students and stand above the others. Creating an exceptional customer experience is something every business in America strives
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Although our nation\’s unemployment rate is continuously fluctuating, it is no surprise since Americans are quitting left and right. Sadly, this behavior does not appear isolated to employment. Recently, in school-aged children, students quit sports and other extra-curricular activities without hesitation. People throw their hands up for various reasons, but at the core, they are
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The world could use a little more self-control, don’t you think? Everyone can use a bit more self-control in their lives. Nobody is exempt. Some might argue that mastering self-control is impossible. The things that make us upset and trigger us tend to remain the things that get under our skin. However, self-control is not
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The most exceptional martial arts studios will combine methods from various arts into comprehensive training that is designed well beyond the lesson taught on the mat. Dedicated martial art programs connect physical training to psychology. This combination is the key to continued success, personal betterment, and transformation. When students begin training with an excellent studio,
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