Exercising was never an important part of my life before. Just over a year ago, my focus was to finish my eight-hour work days on time, and then relax the whole weekend. I didn’t see the need to exercise since I am not overweight and I have an ‘okay’ eating habit. It is not until […]
Is the karate uniform you are currently using a bit worn out? Do you think you need a new outfit? Do you have enough money for a more ‘upmarket’ and heavier canvas attire? Then you would like to read this article on shopping for a heavy weight karate uniform. Heavyweight karate uniform or karategi weigh […]
Are you excited for your first day of martial arts training? Whether you’re studying karate, kung fu, or any other martial art, the uniform symbolizes your skill. You don’t want to get caught wearing a uniform with a stain. Keeping your uniforms clean and in excellent condition doesn’t need to be a chore. Most martial […]
For many people who are unfamiliar with martial arts, the belt system is one of the few things they may have a vague idea of. You can ask any man in the street and chances are, he’ll tell you that a black belter is the most skilled martial arts practitioners. But ask him about the […]
Well, yes and no. Yes, since they all have to learn how to execute some basic Karate kicks and punches and some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu choke-holds and joint-locks properly. And no, since technically they have their own officially prescribed system of martial arts. The U.S. Marine Corps has developed its own unique brand of hand-to-hand […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or BJJ is now one of the most popular martial arts in the world thanks to its eager followers who keep on advocating for the said combat sport. The applicability of BJJ for all ages, gender and motivation is also making it more appealing to many. BJJ is centered on grappling techniques […]
Judo is one of the oldest martial arts in the world and it has formed the backbone of many comparable disciplines in Japan. It has also spurred the development of similar arts in the form of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Sambo. It is an Olympic sport, a testament of its very important contribution in the […]
Karate is one of the most popular words associated with martial arts. In fact it is used in the past as a general term for any form of oriental martial art – taekwondo is karate, judo or aikido is karate, even kung fu is karate. This mixed up is understandable because karate was the very […]
When it comes to martial arts training, you might often think about improving your core strength. You may even be more concerned in improving your cardiovascular endurance, so you can last longer during training. But have you ever thought of enhancing your grip strength? Grip strength is an often overlooked facet of martial arts training. […]
Are you contemplating on studying a martial art? As you may know by now, there are different martial arts that you can get into, like karate, judo, and taekwondo. But how do you choose a martial arts school? Enrolling in a martial arts school is akin to buying a second hand car. You would not […]