Many of our students at SwiftKick are either working through an injury or have learned to adapt their training and fighting style around  long term injuries.  Instead of quitting or succumbing to the idea that they \”can\’t\” do something, they have discovered the power of adaptability as they press through. At the center of adaptability …
It has been said that the greatest treasure in all the Earth can be found six feet underground…in cemeteries. It is the lost riches people have carried with them to the grave–great and wonderful things that they failed to appropriate within themselves and release. This is a sad reality and perhaps a common fear people …
People have an amazing ability to rationalize or make a myriad of excuses for their behavior. We come up with convincing explanations of why we are or are not doing something. Some of us have perfected the art by the time we reach adulthood and are so convincing we even deceive ourselves. Life can be …
Martial arts is not usually first on the list when people think of fitness programs. The typical person usually thinks about jogging or getting a membership in the local gym. The fact is, martial arts should be at the top of the list for physical fitness. Boxers and martial artists are some of the most …
Rethink your sparring game: are you predictable in your strikes, footwork, and defense? If so you are a perfect candidate for the next knockout! I learned a lot through my training by bringing a video camera and filming my training sessions. Sobering, yes, but very helpful. While relaxed and watching I began to notice what …
Last week the Impact and Champion classes began a new module of training devoted to street fighting. This module is a great example demonstrating what applied, or functional martial arts is all about. I am often asked what \”Applied\” Martial Arts is. The simple answer is that applied martial arts is a combination of fighting …
Why wait for the New Year to kick off your fitness resolutions? Exercise has proven to dramatically affect a person’s well being, and could be a key to unlocking tremendous breakthrough in your life. In a study done at the University of Missouri-Columbia they concluded that high-intensity exercise greatly reduces anxiety and stress.  This is …
We wanted to make sure you knew about our upcoming women\’s self-defense course coming up! Â You will be trained in three 2 hour weekly sessions beginning on Saturday, Oct. 29th. Â Continues 11/5 & 11/12. This training is designed to equip you with valuable know-how so that you can protect yourself in various self-defense situations. During …
I really love the no nonsense, tough mentality I have seen continue to grow among women the past few years. Â More and more women are joining boxing and martial arts gyms, joining task forces and even the military. Â Even with this empowering mindset, women are still different then men and certain dynamics are needed for …