A Common Concern in Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents

A common parental concern that, as a martial arts instructor, I continue to encounter is in the difficulty that parents often encounter in getting their youth student to class. Here's a suggestion that's almost fool-proof for increasing student retention and preventing drop-outs just because a student tells his parents that he wants to quit.

Martial Arts and Adult ADHD: Overcoming The Symptoms

The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for school-aged children, but they can be even more debilitating for adults who feel like they don’t have a place to turn for help. Adult ADHD has the same symptoms as those present in children (including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity). The fast-paced lifestyle that many adults lead also adds stress that can aggravate the symptoms. However, training martial arts is a great way to alleviate these symptoms and overcome the stress they cause.

The Benefits Of Focus Pad Training

This article outlines the benefits of an affordable, versatile and productive piece of combative training equipment called focus pads.

Martial Arts In China (Wushu)

What do you know about the Chinese martial art of wushu? What is the difference between wushu and kung fu? Is there really a martial art called kung fu?

The Evolution of Kickboxing

This article takes you through the history of kickboxing and how it has evolved into the fitness craze that it is today...

Choosing Martial Arts

Knowing how you personally feel about conflict is of the utmost importance when choosing a martial art. Otherwise, you will only be frustrated and discontented.

Fighting Fit - Martial Arts and Weight loss

In this article we list the top 10 reasons to consider doing a martial art for fitness and weight loss to help you decide if doing one is right for you.

Avoid Thinking Like a Victim

You must understand the psychology of the victim so that in any case you are attacked in the future, you will not act as the victim. This is because by reacting in an unexpected way, you will upset the mental balance of your attacker and consequently increase your chances of escaping. Below is the list of reactions whenever most people are attacked:

The Bo and Other Long Wooden Staff Martial Arts Weapons

A discussion of the long staff as a martial arts weapon.

Martial Arts - Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Forget everything you've ever known about martial arts, sit back and discover a martial art made specifically for smaller individuals to be able to defeat their larger counterparts!

Matt Hughes Defeats Royce Gracie. Was It Fair?

The legendary Royce Gracie suffered a crushing MMA loss to Matt Hughes in UFC 60. Has the sport caught on to the tactics of the man who revolutionized the sport and singlehandedly brought it mainstream?

Why Train Self-Defense Solo?

Let's be honest: many martial arts masters, regardless of style, are very talented people both mentally and physically and would probably be good at almost anything they decided to put their minds to. A Grand Master of Tae Kwon Do may be able to kick someone in the head in a real street fight but for the average practitioner that is just not going to happen. So while there are things that the master can do through physical ability and talent, the rest of us are going to have to figure out something else.

All About Martial Arts and Other Fighting Styles

The martial arts make up an exciting sport that is a great tool for self defense and discipline. Training involves intense mental concentration and physical stamina.

The Value of Martial Arts Training for Children

Martial arts training for children provides benefits above and beyond the ability to defend themselves from an attacker. Martial arts training for children teaches the importance of respect, self control, discipline. Martial arts training for children also counters the health effects of a sedentary lifestyle.