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Warming up before a martial arts workout is crucial for a variety of reasons. It prepares your body for the intense physical activity that follows, reduces the risk of injury, and enhances your overall performance. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of warming up correctly before a martial arts workout.1. Reduces the risk of injury Warming up gradually revs up your cardiovascular system, increases blood flow to your muscles, and raises your body temperature. Jumping into an aerob …

There are many reasons why your child should train a martial art, such as Karate, Muay Thai - Kick Boxing, Judo, TKD, Jiu Jutsu or BJJ. Here are just 24 of them. They will learn self defenceThey become more activeThey will become more self confidentThey will learn to focusThey will learn stillnessThey learn that not everything comes easyThey will learn teamwork skillsThey will learn conflict resolution skillsSocialisation skillsDecision MakingThey learn goal setting and individual achievementTh …

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In his book ‘Wado-Ryu’ karate, Hironori Otsuka tells us that there are three kinds of strength - Physical Strength, Technical Strength and Mental Strength - and if any of those is deficient it will be “ the downfall of the individual “. It’s a common misconception throughout the martial arts that ‘technique’ is the key; if we have good technique then we will be effective in combat. The fact is that technique is no more or less important than physical fitness or mental conditioning. Many martial …

One of the most important aspects of martial arts training is proper breathing. However, for practitioners of hard styles, effective breathing methods are often left to the students to figure out on their own. The central principle of breathing is of internal cleansing, getting rid of that which is old, worn out, and stale, and exchanging it for what is new, fresh, and energized. During inhalation we are bringing in fresh oxygen, nutrients, and vital energy. During exhalation we are expelling …