What Does Your Karate Kid Need For Her First Class So you got your kid enrolled in your local martial arts school, congratulations! This is the first step to a rewarding journey for both you and her. You probably have a few worries about what lies ahead but at the same time you're probably really excited to see your child get into the martial a... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Which Martial Art Is The Best? I'm often asked the question "Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo?"; "Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu?"; or more direct questions such as "Could you beat a Mixed Martial artist in a fight?"Thanks to the current popularity of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) we are ... Similar Editorial : by Jesse S. Somer. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Karate - What Is It Really All About? This question seems innocent and easy to answer. But the truth is that it is not an easy question to answer at all, because it must be answered on so many different levels. "What is karate really all about?"Is it about learning some punches, kicks and blocks? Is it about memorizing... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Will My Martial Art Get Me To The UFC? The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and ratings over the past couple of years. Love it or hate it, it looks like the UFC is here to stay. Consequently many men in the 18 - 34 demographic are becoming more interested in the martial arts.... Similar Editorial : by Jesse S. Somer. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
How To Get Past The Fear Of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test OK, so you've stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already. You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you've learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills. It's time to try for your next belt and for some reason it feels like a wave ... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
The Top 3 Tips To Get Your Child To Practice Karate At Home So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development. However you've noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home as well as in class. How do you do this wi... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
To Compete Or Not To Compete, Some Important Questions To Ask! A significant number of people get into karate to be able to participate in tournaments. Are you one of these people? Or did you start karate and then discover that you're actually pretty good and you want to test your skills against different opponents? Either way this article looks at some si... Similar Editorial : by Ann All. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Karate Lesson 1: Developing Discipline And Self-Control My most influential teachers always said the most important karate lesson was whatever fostered greater discipline and self control. They wisely pointed out, that with this foundation in place, everything else follows in natural order.I'm glad that people have started to ask about d... Similar Editorial : by Jimmy Cox. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
The Costs Of Choosing The Wrong Martial Arts Style A lot of people nowadays are getting into the martial arts and choosing a school without even knowing which style of martial arts the school teaches. Some schools are not totally clear on what their style is as many are practicing and teaching a hybrid mix of multiple arts. Is this a problem? Sh... Similar Editorial : by Jesse S. Somer. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Is Your Little One Ready To Become A Karate Kid? Beginner level Karate Kids seem to be getting younger and younger nowadays. What is the right age to start the martial arts? Is your little one ready to become a karate kid?Back when I started practicing martial arts in the early 1980s in England the youngest child my local karate sc... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Choosing The Right Martial Arts School The term Mc Dojo has come to be quite popular nowadays in the various martial arts business and trade journals and is a derogatory term used to describe certain types of martial arts schools. What are these types of schools and why is this term relevant to you as someone looking to get started i... Similar Editorial : by Jesse S. Somer. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
Is Karate Practice A Viable Option For Your Family? If you're like any good parent you no doubt enjoy spending time with your kids and sharing some quality activities with them. This may include kicking a soccer ball around the back yard, going to the local park for some pitching practice, or putting some cool music on in your front room and try... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
What Should I Look For In A Good Karate School Or Instructor? With the increase in popularity of the martial arts more and more people are searching for a good karate school and a good instructor. There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good. How do you tell the difference? What should you look for ... Similar Editorial : by Mark Stricklett, MBA. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
The Five Core Ethics Of The Martial Arts Many martial arts schools around the world promote a philosophy of self-improvement as well as an expected standard of technical skill. When you think about it, it is the philosophy rather than the technical skill that should influence every practitioner's daily life.The martial art... Similar Editorial : by Jesse S. Somer. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
What Does The Different Color Karate Belt Means You have probably already realized that martial artists use different colored belts to designate rank. Has it always been this way? Is there a specific order to the belt colors? What about all of these stripes that you keep seeing? What do the different colors really mean? Stand by for the answe... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Martial Arts Schools
