The Importance of Uniforms
No matter what type, uniforms can give people a sense of unity and help promote pride in being a part of a larger organization or team. Loyalty in a group also increases, and a feeling of being part of the team boosts the morale of everyone involved. Members also feel more confident and enthusiastic because they belong to a group that shares the same interests and goals. In the grand scheme of things, this cohesiveness also creates brand recognition and consumer trust within the community.
10 Types of Martial Arts Compared
Whether you’re considering signing your child up for a martial arts class or you want to study the martial arts for self-defense, it can be confusing to choose between the various martial arts styles. While some disciplines are more popular than others, it’s possible to find Chinese martial arts, Japanese martial arts, Korean martial arts, […]
Does Size Matter in a Fight?
Martial arts training is something that people of all ages and sizes can do. One of the most common questions we hear when people are signing up for our martial arts classes is this:Does size give people an advantage in a fight?Size does matter in the martial arts, but not necessarily in the way you […]
How Long Does It Take to Earn a Black Belt?
The black belt is a universally recognized symbol of mastery in the martial arts. It symbolizes a level of mental and physical strength that people in all disciplines of martial arts work hard to attain, whether they earn a black belt in Karate or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In most disciplines, the black belt sits at […]
The Truth About Martial Arts Competitions
Whether you have dreams of being a great martial artist or you want to enroll your child in a fun martial arts class, you may wonder where competition enters the picture. Are students in our martial arts classes required to compete in tournaments? If you want to enter a tournament, can we help you train? […]
5 Presidents Who Studied Martial Arts
The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are comprised of most types of fighting techniques that focus on […]
Do karate katas really teach functional self-defense?
Do karate katas really teach functional self-defense?Well … it depends. The problem is that the complete training methods needed to get the most out of a kata are often overlooked. That’s why we’ve adopted the 4 step method of “learning” a kata. Learn the form – memorizing the techniques in order, know where and in which direction […]