While growing up in the 80’s, I was fascinated by all the amazing martial artists I saw on TV and in the movies. Because I was born in 1979, the years of Bruce Lee had come and gone and the most popular martial artists in cinema were Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Steven Seagal. These martial artists were so fun to watch because of their immense speed, agility, and their ability to show us fighting techniques th » Read more: What Killed the Traditional Martial Arts?
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What Killed the Traditional Martial Arts?
March 27th, 2010Improving Your Martial Arts Technique Through Cardio Training
March 10th, 2010Cardio training is not necessary for all martial arts students. Your decision whether to add it to your normal routine will depend largely upon what you want to accomplish. For example, suppose you have enrolled your son or daughter into classes in order to instill within them a level of personal discipline and respect. They may have little need for cardiovascular exercise. On the other hand, if your child shows interest in par » Read more: Improving Your Martial Arts Technique Through Cardio Training
Traditional Martial Arts Teaches Confidence Through Failure First
February 25th, 2010The purpose of traditional martial arts training is to help a person gain more confidence. Confidence is gained through experience. Nothing gives a person more confidence than personal experience. As the old saying goes, “Experience is the best teacher.”
Truer words have never been spoken.
A good traditional martial arts program challenges students by providing obstacles for them to overcome. When a student » Read more: Traditional Martial Arts Teaches Confidence Through Failure First
