Karate beyond the dojo is a guide to learn the most important principles in karate practices. Every martial artist at some point has come across motivational quotes emphasising the principles of practicing martial arts. It’s important to remember there is a lot more than kicking and punching. It’s also about incorporating a whole of life…
Balance is at the heart of martial arts, shaping everything from precision to power. Without it, strikes lose their edge, defenses falter, and movements become unstable. Beyond technique, it helps prevent injuries and gives you superior control in unpredictable situations. Whether you’re throwing a kick or grounding yourself, mastering balance ensures strength and stability in…
What is the ultimate guide to personal protection?. Like a lot of women around the world it common to feel that walking alone at night is something that concerns them – and justifiably so. With fewer people around, the darkness gives cover to would be attackers, decreases our visibility and even places that look safe…
Self Defence myths vs reality is one question we should ask ourselves. Regardless if you are training self defence or a martial art. Both are not without its share of myths and misconceptions. It is important to always remember that there is nothing that will guarantee that we won’t ever have to face danger, but…
As a karate practitioner you would have heard of the 3 foundations of karate. They consist of kihon, kata and kumite. Kihon translates to basic techniques and is the foundation of all subsequent learning in karate. All students start karate by learning basic kicks, strikes and blocks. The reason why we practice these moves repeatedly…
Women’s empowerment martial arts. The world of martial arts over the years has been constantly changing and evolving. Even though martial arts is still relatively a male dominated art. We are now seen a larger percentage of young girls taking on the discipline of martial arts. Here are some inspiration women who are breaking down…
MARTIAL ARTS VS SELF DEFENCE What is martial arts vs self defence? As a Martial artist you have probably come across the debate is martial arts and self-defense the same thing. Let’s take a sneak peak at the difference before we get started. MARTIAL ARTS is can be described as consensual violence, which I will…
Finding the perfect instructor when starting your martial journey. Will become one of the important decisions you might make in your life. Let’s say you have research and found the perfect martial art or self defence classes in your immediate area. But how do you know if their school will be the right one for…
How to elevate your martial arts performance. Everybody goes through a stage where it’s a struggle to just get out of bed. Hard to stay focused at school, go to work, studying for that next big assignment or going to martial arts class. Discipline is vital component into your success no matter what you want…
Karate growing stronger together is all about raising healthier and more resilient kids. With all the technology available in the world these days such as computers, mobiles and video games. It is very hard for parents to get your kids involved in exercise. Thinking back , when I was growing up our parents had to…
What is empowering students campus safety? As another new year has just begun, we will see more and more people heading off to universities. Let’s face it can be overwhelming as you start a new phase in your life. Maybe you’ll be moving to a new state or even living alone for the first time…
What exactly is a powerful fusion yoga & martial arts? If you’re a martial artist seeking to diversify your training regimen, yoga is an amazing addition that can bring remarkable benefits. It’s unique blend of flexibility, strength, balance, mindfulness and breath control. These are all crucial elements to reach your full potential in martial arts….
Overcoming plateaus maintaining motivation. Like any physical activity we take on in real life, staying motivated can be difficult after years of training. We tend to make excuses of why we can’t train such as it’s too hot, too hard, I’m tired or my body is sore. It is vital that we stay consistent in…
Martial arts a beginners guide. Let’s face it nearly everybody at some point in their lives, has watched a martial art movie. Wondering if they could pull off those incredible fighting skills and look as cool doing it. All martial art practitioners began their martial arts journeys for different reasons. Maybe you have encountered a…
Flexibility and beyond martial arts is something you probably have all come across if you are training in any martial art style. This is described as maintaining a good range of motion in order to enhance our quality of life as we get older. So we are unable to have less injuries and also better…