Are You a Natural Born Leader?
Some people are natural born leaders while others may have to work hard to excel in a leadership role. Most people, however, avoid leadership positions and even prefer to let someone else take charge. Leadership means taking control and responsibility for the end result and that is not always easy nor a welcomed situation. It requires a lot of self confidence, determination, and the ability to “take a punch†and try again when things don’t go as planned. The good news is that these are skills you are developing right now in your martial arts class! Sure, it would be easier if you could label yourself as a natural born leader, but if you’re like most people, you’ll need to put in some extra effort, and that’s ok.
Martial arts will help you put on that leadership hat so you will have the opportunity to control the destiny of your goals and aspirations. This will give you the power to make a difference in the world around you. Read more
Every Age Can Be Active with Martial Arts
In the United States alone, 77 million baby boomers are reaching their “older adulthood.†And according to recent expert testimony to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, “senior citizens†could avoid as much as $660 million a year in prescription drug cost by changing their lifestyles, including their diet and activity levels. Of course, what this means to most Americans is that they could live healthier and longer, without the use of prescription medications, simply by leading a healthier lifestyle.
The current recommended activity level for adults of any age is a minimum of 30 minutes per day, at least [1] ve days per week. According to the testimony, only about 15 percent of American ages 45 to 74 are active the recommended amount. And for those age 75 and over, the percentage drops to only 12! Read more
What to Look For in a Martial Arts School
There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into martial arts.
Below, I have listed some common issues and questions that parents often ask about martial arts for their children. Also, you will be much more informed about the benefits of martial arts, the structure with a martial arts school, andknow what to realistically expect. Read more
The Master’s Special Secret
Long ago there lived a great martial arts master who was revered for caring and making each of his students feel special. Hundreds of students, young and old alike, came to his school to learn.
Each morning, they would gather in a great hall to practice under his close guidance. After class each day, they would go about their assigned tasks. Some would gather wood, others would clean the dojo and still others would carry water or work in the garden. Everyone had a job to do and they took great care to do their job well, because each of them knew that they were special. Read more
The Vigilance Standard in Self Defense
The Vigilance Standard in Self Defense
Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from home to work, and are out and about more than our grandparents or even our parents were. So, the question is: how will you prepare to be out in this world, as it presents increasing risks to your own personal security? You are taking steps, such as reading this article, to educate yourself. But what type of training will that education lead you to choose? Read more
Your First Self Defense Priority – Knowing the Freeze
As a predator attacks, your body will go into an adrenal state. You are flooded with adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenalin and cortisol. The good news is these chemicals perform several positive actions in the body that make them very effective. They dilate the pupils to increase the amount of light that enters the eyes, they cause sweating to help dissipate heat, they increase the heart rate and force contraction, which will increase blood flow to the muscles so they are ready to move, and they make glucose available in the blood for use by other organs.
All these hormones work together in conjunction to assure that we can both engage in a physical altercation (Fight) or escape and avoid (Flight). Despite our bodies’ best efforts, however, without proper training a surge of these chemicals can cause the body to freeze. Read more
The 4 Crucial Points in Self Defense
Crucial Points in Self Defense
Whether you are a beginner in self defense or an advanced martial artist there are certain principles that are paramount in your training. It does not matter if you have been training in kung fu, jiu jitsu or MMA for 10 years and can bench press three hundred pounds, if you do not implement these core principles you are operating at an extreme disadvantage.
1. Violent encounters require that you become a conqueror, a warrior who does not accept defeat. Here is a good mental note to take with you in your training. Whenever you go for your self defense training, go into it with a gladiator’s mindset. This means you must train with intensity! Read more
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