Why do we call it “martial arts” when it doesn’t look like “art”? The term “martial arts” is used so generally and frequently that most people do not take the time to try to understand what each part of that term really means! The first part “martial” is easy! Martial is defined as […]
New Years is a time of renewal and hope and setting promises that we know we are going to break – sometimes before the month is even over. When we know “why” this happens, we can do something about it. Keep reading. Why New Years Resolutions Are Doomed To Fail Too vague. “I’m […]
The Shopper’s Self Defense Guide Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in […]
5 Health & Fitness Benefits of Martial Arts for Men If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts could be the fitness solution that you have been […]
As parents, we all know the old adage: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” We also know that this is a lie. Words do hurt. And it’s not just the words that we hear spoken to us. It can also be words that we read or pictures that […]
For the month of October in our Trussville and Liberty Park locations, we’ve been discussing different aspects and responses to bullying. First, let’s look at a good definition that we can use as a checklist to determine if activity is actual bullying. It is a easy way to help even a child to determine […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that the martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms of martial arts that are […]