Posts By: Somnath Sikdar

Martial Arts & Kettlebell Training Drill -- Exton PA

Two of my Taekwondo and kettlebell students trying double kettlebell swings for the first time. A two hand kettlebell swing is two hand on one bell. A double kettlebell swing is two bells, one in each hand. Here they are trying the combination of double swings and the front kick. http://www.dragongym.com/adult-martial-arts/ — at Dragon Gym Martial Arts... Read more »

5 traits of a successful martial artist

Before I get into these "5 traits" we kind of need to decide what it means to be a "successful" martial artist. How does one define success in the martial arts? Is it attaining black belt? Is it winning lots of matches and becoming a champion of some sort? Is it getting in really good... Read more »

Can you have a relaxing vacation?

Often, when we go on vacation, or even to a business event, we use the change in geography as an excuse to eat whatever we want.  I know I've been guilty of this many times. But, then what happens?  We come back to "reality" feeling worse then when we left.  We feel fatigued, sluggish, bloated... Read more »

Muay Thai Move of the Week with Mark Beecher

http://www.dragongym.com/muay-thai/ Mark Beecher and DGMT Coach Lonnie Beck go over a set up on how to knee strike an opponent in the face. Enjoy! Lonnie Beck runs the DGMT muay thai program out the Dragon Gym Martial Arts & Fitness center in Exton PA http://www.dragongym.com/muay-thai/