The martial arts offer a very valuable journey of self-discovery. There are different stages within this journey all the way from beginner to black belt and beyond. At each stage there are different challenges and obstacles. This article will look at the common doubts that most beginners of the martial arts experience on their journey.... Read more »
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Kid Martial Arts
The benefits of Kid Martial Arts Martial Arts are an activity that have been practiced by kids in Asia for many years. The primary aim of Martial Arts was to train a person's mind, body, and soul. However, martial art training is becoming a trend in different societies across the world. And parents are also... Read more »
Martial Arts Training, Stretching and DOMS
Good Morning, Some tactical advice for you this morning. Recently, Lonnie Beck and I surveyed our Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing and Adult Martial Arts (Taekwondo and Hapkido) students. One of the questions asked what else folks would like to be doing in classes. Many students asked that we do more stretching, both before and... Read more »
Reflections on Martial Arts Preparation
Students in our martial arts program have belt tests coming up soon. But, I think this is still relavent to all of our students even though many of you don't have "belt testing". There are still periodic tests and milestones to your training, and this is applicable. Even though you may not be going through... Read more »
Discipline and Success doesn't have to be difficult
Good Morning, This past week the concepts in The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson came up several times in a few un-connected conversations at the Dragon Gym. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you follow the embedded link above and get yourself a copy. Following the principles he lays out can make a tremendous... Read more »
