One of the most common things gym owners, trainers, and coaches hear from potential students is: “I need to get in shape before going to the gym.” If you’re reading this and you’re one of those people, stop it now. You don’t go to the gym after you get in shape, you get in [...]
If you're searching for a place to train either virtually or in person, you might be wondering how to make the right choice. Here are a few tips to help you choose the best gym and martial arts training center for you and your family: 1. Martial Arts and Fitness Programs If you're new to [...]
Creating a consistent workout routine isn’t always easy to do. And even once you have a solid routine in place, you might find yourself presented with a new challenge. Staying out of a rut! Here are three tricks to help you beat a fitness rut: 1. Find ways to mix things up. Your go-to workout [...]
If you’re not able to train or work out at your regular school or studio, a good alternative is to move your workout outside. When training outside, you can focus on improving your fitness through increasing endurance, strength, power, agility, and speed. Here are four benefits of outdoor workouts: 1. No Additional Cost Outdoor venues [...]
Sometimes one of the biggest challenges people face in their martial arts training isn’t getting started. It’s figuring out how to maintain a consistent practice. Once the newness wears off, how do you stick with your training long enough for it to become an established routine? Here are a few suggestions on how to make [...]
Every martial arts student was once a beginner. For those who are brand new to martial arts, your journey might begin with a free trial or weekly class pass. Trying a few classes before committing is a great idea. You’ll get a better understanding if martial arts is an activity you want to pursue. But [...]
The lessons you learn on the mats improve your martial arts practice, but they’re also practical lessons to use in your daily life. Here are just three lessons from martial arts that benefit your training and your everyday life: 1. Learn from others. No matter if you’ve been training martial arts for one month or [...]
When you think about working out, what is the first thought that pops into your mind? Is it “let’s do this!” or is it more like, “Let’s get this over with.”? A consistent workout routine provides an opportunity for growth, change, personal challenge, and a chance to feel a sense of accomplishment. There are so [...]
Martial arts creates a unique opportunity to do something great for your body and mind, all at the same time. A martial arts practice improves physical health and fitness, but it benefits your mind as well. However, despite the possibility of making positive changes in multiple areas of your life, many people come up with [...]
A martial arts practice has many health benefits for your body and your mind. With every class you attend, you are building habits that can improve your overall health. By focusing your physical and mental attention on a single activity, martial arts, your training becomes like a moving meditation. Other activities, such as reading, [...]
