Martial arts provides kids with a lot of benefits. It encourages an active lifestyle and gets kids up and moving around. At the same time, martial arts training teaches kids valuable life lessons that they can use now, as well as into adulthood. One of those lessons is how to deal with a bully. Through [...]
You may assume that if you don’t have any kind of martial arts background that something like kickboxing might not be for you. It’s true that kickboxing can be intimidating. But you still might be intrigued enough to give it a try. Kickboxing has both physical and mental benefits, and it can be a [...]
Martial arts is much more than a way to learn self-defense skills or participate in a sport. When you practice martial arts, it requires you to create a different kind of mindset. This mindset is useful in providing benefits to both your body and your mind. The mental benefits you get from martial arts result [...]
What do you do when you have specific health and fitness goals, but you’re not sure how to get started with tackling them? A fitness challenge could be just the thing you’re looking for. Fitness challenges have the power to kickstart your fitness goals and get you on your way to building a healthier lifestyle. [...]
When it comes to Gi compared to No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, what's right for you? First, let's take a look at the differences between Gi and No-Gi. Then, you’ll have a better understanding of which Jiu-Jitsu style is right for you. Gi Jiu-Jitsu Traditional Jiu-Jitsu is done while wearing a Gi: Kimono Pants Belt (representing your current [...]
Krav Maga is a martial art that focuses on how to defend yourself in real-life situations. Krav Maga was developed so that anyone could learn it quickly and put into practice with less required training time than other martial arts. , and usable by almost anyone with far less training time than most martial [...]
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular and efficient workout method that includes bursts of high-intensity work followed by short periods of rest or active recovery. HIIT fitness classes are an effective way to get the results you seek. Here are four ways that HIIT will get you results: 1. HIIT is a full-body workout. [...]
When you think about martial arts, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is self-defense. Yes, you can learn the skills and techniques for self-defense through martial arts. However, the benefits of training in martial arts extend into improving your physical and mental health, as well. Martial arts is one way that [...]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often referred to as “the gentle art” because there are no strikes thrown. If you’re brand new to BJJ or who have only done a small amount of training, you may have realized how much you have yet to learn. Mastering all of the techniques and skills of BJJ takes many years. [...]
CrossFit is a constantly varied, functional fitness program. CrossFit workouts are also known for intensity. By incorporating functional movements with high intensity, athletes who are willing to push themselves and work hard get results. Unlike other weightlifting programs that target specific muscle groups, CrossFit programming includes functional movements that mimic what you do in sports, [...]
