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- Undoing A Lesson - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from David OrmanI could not have been in a better position to observe. During a recent class, to my left was my instructor being very clear about ”not jamming” the arm into the body. To my right was a student telling another student “to be sure to jam the arm into the body.” If you are an instructor, have ...
Views: 2065 - Is YouTube Hurting Systema - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from David OrmanI was in a martial arts store the other day when someone walked in with a black Systema t-shirt. It certainly caught my attention for obvious reasons. I have the only school in town and did not recognize him as one of our students. “Where do you train and who is your teacher?” I was rather ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - Womens Only Boot Camp In Fort Worth Texas - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Travis LutterDo your cardio in the Morning Scientific studies show doing aerobic exercises first thing in the morning is more effective for burning fat than aerobic exercise later in the day. You see, after an overnight fast (not eating while you sleep), blood sugar levels are low. Always remember that ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - How karate makes your child fit and secure - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Leticia WrenKarate has been significantly linked with fighting principles where your main weapon is your own body. It is basically a Japanese art for fighting and keeping oneself prepared and secured all the time. Learning from the very initial stage of your childhood definitely helps one get stronger and ...
Views: 2099 - Journey to Black Belt (til death do us part) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Daniel GiordanoMany times in life and business I see so many people give up. They give up and quit on their dream, their spouse their family. I know this may ruffle some feathers but I am not afraid to speak the truth and maybe this is on my heart because someone reading this needs to hear it. Many people ...
Views: 1906 - Why Kids Should Train Martial Arts - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Travis LutterSelf Defense Training in Martial Arts is going to help Kids deal with tough issues like Bullying and Peer Pressure. A kid that has trained Martial Arts is going to have Self Defense training and the Confidence that goes along with it. Discipline Martial arts are known for its ability to ...
Views: 1728 - Beyond The Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Ian ScottOur emotions are truly wonderful, I believe it is what makes us human. They give us the passage to passion, excitement, love and laughter. And on the other hand allow us to feel deep pain, bereavement, hatred and fear. What makes us super human? Emotions play a pivotal role in triggering ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Say yes to karate lessons for a mental and physical growth - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from paul davidAttaining gym classes, getting admission in the various sports classes and joining karate lessons are some of the ways preferred in the present time to keep the body fit and healthy. This article basically speaks about how karate lessons can be one of the best choices for body excising. Karate ...
Views: 1671 - HEAVY TRAINING ROPES: How To Choose A Rope - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Bruce PahlFollowing is some general information about Slam N Ropes® and how to go about choosing a rope. Heavy training ropes also known as Battle Ropes have become a foundation of training in most schools, gyms with pro athletes and for general fitness and conditioning. This simple but revolutionary ...
Views: 11195 - Martial Arts Classes In Keller and Fort Worth - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from paul halmeYou have a lot of disciplines to choose from when your looking for martial arts in Keller and Forth Worth. You have stand up only martial arts, grappling only martial arts and mixed martial arts. A lot of time its going to come down what style you prefer but most importantly the environment that ...
Views: 1630 - How to get the Most of your Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Travis LutterThe mindset you have while training Jiu-Jitsu is crucial to success in the sport. I personally think that you should train to develop the game that works to your strengths. I believe a complete understanding of basics is very essential to success in your training. Once you understand the basics ...
Views: 1636 - Learn self defense-Just for the protection of yourself and your loved ones! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Cory HoflandGone are the days when people didn’t take seriously the thing of learning self-defense. However, time passes by, and the mentality of such people has been changed and most of them have decided to come up with an urge to learn self defense from a recognized training center. Of course, turn on the ...
Views: 1661 - Self Defense for Kids: The Best way to Have Complete Protection - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Cory HoflandNowadays, with increase in numbers of crime cases everywhere in the world being a parent it becomes necessary for you to provide complete protection to your children. And self defense for kids is the best way through which your child can protect himself independently without the help of someone. ...
Views: 1682 - Karate classes for your kids - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from paul davidSince time immemorial martial arts has been a technique to channelize ones natural aggression and use it for self defense. It's just not a self defense technique but a way of life. It has proved beneficial for many people around the world to live life in a new way. Various techniques have been ...
Views: 1485 - Do I need to compete to be a part of a MMA or Jiu-Jitsu Gym? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Travis LutterA common misconception about training in Martial Arts or taking a Martial Arts Class at a School is that you need to want to be a Professional Fighter in order to start training. Competing at any level is not required. You can train Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, or Muay Thai and never ever fight. Most people ...
Views: 1648 - The Importance of Beginner MMA Lesson's - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from paul halmeWith the popularity of MMA, more and more people are looking to train. You will find a lot of schools opening up. This is a good thing and a bad thing. You need to look at the qualification of the instructors and also if they offer beginner only training. Most people think that they can just ...
Views: 2178 - School Shootings- What To Do & What Not To Do-A Strategic Action Plan For Active Shooter Situations from Cobra-Defense. - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Chris SuttonSchool Shootings and Active Shooter Planning and Strategies. We have been in the stages of developing an active shooter plan for: *Public Schools *Private schools *Work places *All prospective soft targets where people congregate. Along with the plan we have developed a product that ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - The importance of value and price - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from travis lutterPrice is what you pay. Value is what you get. When you select a martial arts school, you will choose from a wide variety of options. If you join the cheapest martial arts school their is no question that you will get “some” training. But will you get the expert training that you deserve ...
Views: 1350 - Which Martial Art is Best For You and 7 mistakes to avoid when choosing a martial arts school - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from travis lutterAt the end of the day, all that matters is that you find the martial art that is best for you. Make sure you look for a martial art that interests you and you think would be fun. But you want to make sure that its also the most effective martial art. - The Most Effective Stand Up Martial ...
Views: 1500 - Which Martial Art is Best For You? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from paul halmeThis is very common question that we receive every day and at the end of the day, all that really matters is that you find the martial art that you feel is the best for you. Make sure you look for a martial art that interests you and you think could be fun. If you don’t have fun doing it you’re ...
Views: 1593 - Where to have Mixed Martial Arts training - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Travis LutterIn any sports, the venue of the training is vital. The holistic value of a mixed martial arts training venue is evaluated on the training facilities, equipment, coaches or trainer, the program, and the total ambiance of the place. The training program If you are in search for a mixed ...
Views: 1530 - Balance Your Hormone By Increasing Your Oxygen - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Cliff ManchasterHave you ever tried martial arts? If you are a guy with man boob problems, you should. Why? Martial arts is an activity that gets your metabolism running like crazy, elevates your testosterone level, and creates a more disciplined you. Martial arts though are not a holistic solution. It ...
Views: 2443 - Varied Reasons of Taking self defense classes for women - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Cory HoflandWhy is taking self defense classes for women so useful for a lady? In simple words, the world is not a safe place today. You are highly recommended to know how to take care of yourself and your kids as well in case if a person of low reputation choose to accost you for reasons of harassment, ...
Views: 1687 - Get the Best Self Defense Training at Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Cory HoflandWith increase in numbers of crime cases every year it would have become highly essential to protect yourself. And with the help of best self defense training you can easily protect yourself from danger. Learning self defense is very beneficial for the people of all age groups because it boost ...
Views: 1805 - 3 Major Reasons to learn self defense - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandSome individuals may think that learning Mixed Martial Arts is one way of going to learn self-defense. In fact, this is can be true but it does not necessarily mean that you actually need to undergo years of training to be able to defend yourself against wrong people. You could use varied ...
Views: 16364 - MMA for women: Why should ladies opt for mixed martial arts? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Travis LutterAre there guys who still maintain that martial arts is an arena reserved for men? There are, for sure. Nonetheless, ladies have proven themselves in the field of combat despite the fact that they are biologically built with some innate weaknesses. Women had demonstrated incredible dexterity and ...
Views: 1769 - Self Defense Program-Just Allowing You to Protect Yourself Anywhere - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Cory HoflandSelf defense program for girls is now adding more clarity to this subject. In simple words, self defense actually remains a complex topic that is actually created even more advanced thanks to erroneous data out there. You can see that self defense courses seek to reverse this problem. Way too ...
Views: 1583 - Self Defense Classes for Women: The Best Defense mechanism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Cory HoflandWith increase in numbers of crime cases it becomes highly necessary for every woman to protect herself from danger. And there is nothing better than learning the self defense techniques. In today’s time there are various training centers which offer the services of self defense classes for ...
Views: 1839 - Easy Self-defense For Women Revealed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from paul empeySelf-defense for women doesn't require years of martial arts training and a black belt in some of the more exotic systems. There is nothing wrong with participating in this type of training, but it may require more time and effort to get to the point of proficiency than you are willing to spend. ...
Views: 1572 - Martial Arts for Kids: Why Should You Consider Enrolling Your Kid - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from travis lutterParents always yearn to give their best to their kids. If only they could but cushion for every blunt thing in order to keep their kids from any type of hurt, they will do it. But, come on - life is filled with too many challenges, not to mention the dangers that people, including children, may ...
Views: 1453 - Free self defense Classes: One of the Most Effective Methods to protect yourself from Danger - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Cory HoflandIf, you think that learning self defense is important for women only, then you are wrong. Today, with increase in number of crime rates the men are as unsafe as women. So, it becomes a necessicity for both of them to take free self defense classes. Attending free self defense classes is the best ...
Views: 1596 - defence strategies-Worthy to Help You Get More Secure and Safe - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Cory HoflandIt has been observed that we generally fear of thinking of anything bad happening to us or especially a beloved one such as our partner or one of our children. However, the truth is that two important words we must become familiar with, those being avoidance and anticipation, when it comes to ...
Views: 1462 - Self-defense For Women Simplified - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeySelf-defense for women doesn't require years of martial arts training and a black belt in some of the more exotic systems. There is nothing wrong with participating in this type of training, but it may require more time and effort to get to the point of proficiency than you are willing to spend. ...
Views: 1421 - Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and is it Effective for Stress? Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Martin Eisen4. Tai Chi for Stress-related Symptoms Control of Hypertension In Wang et al.’s recent review (4) of Tai Chi, four studies (two with randomized control) were discussed in terms of its effects on hypertension, and all of them reported that it significantly decreased blood pressure among ...
Views: 2100 - What Actually Works While Selecting A Self Defense Program - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Cory HoflandThrough my years of experience as a self-defense instructor I have come across a plethora of people who have taken self defense program and found out the hard way that what they learned was useless or hard to remember when adrenaline was pumping full speed through their bodies in a real life ...
Views: 1404 - Will You Enroll Your Daughter In Kids’ Martial Arts? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from travis lutterThe distinction between a boy and a girl had its root in history. Boys are regarded stronger and are fit to handle strenuous physical activities while girls are reserved to do tasks which are regarded as feminine. For both parents, they might be too excited about bringing their son to kids’ ...
Views: 1196 - All About Mixed Martial Arts Training For Children - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Williams BistlineEveryone should know how to physically defend themselves and the best time to learn is during childhood. The mind of a child is uniquely designed to take up information like sponge. The flexibility of a child's brain will allow them to learn a perplexing skill, like a foreign language or mixed ...
Views: 1318 - 3 Important Moves to learn self defense to Protect Against Unexpected Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandDo you really want to learn some self defense moves you can include into any style of martial arts training you are currently in right now? In this article I would like to share some extremely useful and effective martial arts techniques that will definitely help improve your chances of winning ...
Views: 1858 - Self Defense for Kids: The Best Defense Mechanism for Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandBeing a parent it is important for you to give the basic training in self defense for kids to your children. The training of self defense involves recognizing strangers amid known faces, sensing danger in advance and keeps patience even in dangerous situations. This self defense training program ...
Views: 1600 - Choosing the best mixed martial arts clubs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from travis lutterIf you have finally chosen mixed martial arts, the next very important step is to look for mixed martial arts clubs. There must be several clubs around you and this makes it more difficult to choose one over another. Of course, it is not wise to do a trial and error when it comes to this ...
Views: 1263 - Several Moves to learn self defense Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Cory HoflandDo you really want to learn self defense moves you can incorporate into any style of martial arts training you are currently in right now or an art you have practiced in the past? In this article, I would like to share some really working and effective martial arts techniques that will greatly ...
Views: 1383 - Approaches to Enhance Kids’ Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Travis LutterEven if kids’ martial arts training is indisputably helpful for the holistic development of a child, trainers should not forget that the activity is still in nature, supposedly for adults. It is strenuous and it requires dedication and focus. Thus, trainer should exert efforts in devising ways ...
Views: 1337 - Availing of MMA Online Classes and Resources - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from travis lutterTaebo can be conducted at home thru getting some online videos and executing it. What about MMA? Can someone rely on MMA online resources and come up with the same results? Admittedly, the answer to this question is obvious: “No”, nothing beats the work outs conducted in MMA gyms or training ...
Views: 1576 - Martial Arts and Kids - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from paul halmeIt is becoming increasingly common to see children dressed for battle with their white gis and multi-colored belts. It’s obviously good exercise and children of all ages love it, especially boys. Even if your boys aren’t studying any martial arts, they’re faking it. Tying things around their ...
Views: 1367 - Best self defense Techniques Can Allow You Defend Yourself Confidently - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Cory HoflandAround every corner of the world there are criminals just waiting to prey on us and take our important things, our valuables and in extreme cases, our lives. The fact is that violent criminals are the individuals who lurk in the background of our lives, just waiting to strike. However, it is ...
Views: 1771 - Number of Benefits of Taking free self defense classes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Cory HoflandGone are the days when women didn’t take any interest in learning self defense techniques. Now, we can see that a plethora of women are coming forward to take free self defense classes. Most of these women prefer to learn self defense from the experts. If you are thinking that you could practice ...
Views: 1545 - Rank in the Martial arts, an excerpt from my book. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Michael SchaeferWhat's your rank? The belt color ranking system that is used throughout the world today actually started with Judo in Japan in 1883. The Judo clubs would train in a grassy field and pick up yellow and green grass stains on their white uniforms and belts. The uniforms would be washed but the ...
Views: 1713 - Muay Thai - The Art of 8 Limbs - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from paul halmeMuay Thai in America has more traction than a hummer. It’s soar to national popularity has been nothing short of amazing. Along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it is one of the two most sought after and widely practiced forms of martial arts in the country today. Its practitioners appear regularly ...
Views: 1378 - Jiu Jitsu Apparel: Go for Quality Products - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Athelstan SmithSelection of Jiu Jitsu apparel is not a simple matter. It should not be considered that a Jiu Jitsu player has little relation with the robes he wears when he performs in the ring. Any sort of clothes cannot be taken as the right apparel for him. Another important thing is that for such robes ...
Views: 1583 - Advantages of self defense for kids training program - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Cory HoflandIt is mandatory for parents to give basics training in self defense for kids to their children. The training involves recognizing strangers amid known faces, sensing danger in advance and keeping patience even in dangerous situations. Since this training is provided for free, parents shouldn’t ...
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