One of the first lessons any student of the Martial Arts will learn is that looks can be deceptive. Perhaps surprisingly, the most accomplishment competitor on the mats or in the ring is not always the athletic, muscle-bound behemoth who can intimidate others with their mere presence. Frequently, the softly spoken, unassuming bookworm you barely […]
Entertainment has never been so all consuming. While previous generations may have been content to amuse themselves for endless hours with little more than a stick and a piece of string, today’s young ones are unlikely to be impressed with such innocent pleasures. The truth is that computers, mobile phones, and tablets represent an astonishing […]
When you think Brazilian Jiu Jitsu images of Rio’s sun-kissed beaches may well come to mind. Or, perhaps an image of the great Rickson Gracie working through movement drills as the sun sets over the summer sands, as seen in the documentary Choke. For an art developed in the tropical climate of Brazil, BJJ will […]
There is a reason why parents have looked to martial arts to help improve focus in their child. It has been proven to be a tried and true method for improving focus in kids for decades and why anyone from teachers to medical professors have suggested martial arts for improving a child’s focus for decades. […]
Winter rolls around each year calling an end to many of the outdoor activities that occupy our kids for much of the year. Gone are those carefree days and long summer evenings So, what to do? Our kids aren’t bears, so hibernation is out of the question. Luckily, the Martial Arts provide the perfect activity […]
As a parent, you want to give your kids the best opportunities in life to succeed and are always looking to plant seeds of positivity that will help them grow into good people. From my perspective, there is almost nothing else more beneficial than letting them take part in learning martial arts. It is hard […]
In a previous post I talked about why it is important for martial artists to do regular strength training and in my last post, I wrote about why martial artists shouldn’t train like body builders. In this post I will be covering why martial artists shouldn’t be training like power lifters. ▪️What is powerlifting? Power […]
Are you over the age of 30 and know that you should be doing something to stay fit and active but don’t know what? You’ve been to a weights gym but find it boring and results are minimal. You want something a little more edgy and engaging that doesn’t feel like you are actually exercising. […]
In the last post, I covered why martial artists should be lifting weights. The take away message was that regular training not only increases power and speed but helps with injury prevention. The natural question that arises is what lifts should you be doing to help with your martial arts training? **Don’t train like a […]
The purpose of BJJ Sparring is to safely try out your techniques against resistance. This is not the same as fighting and I’ve found that people who are overly competitive in sparring usually make very limited progress in their training. Sparring rounds need to provide realistic resistance without being too competitive. One factor which makes […]