Discover how martial arts can improve your fitness, confidence, discipline, and mental health. I share real-world benefits for kids, adults, and all skill levels.
The U.S. military is renowned for its rigorous training, and martial arts play a major role in that preparation. But what martial art does the army use? Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – all are part of the US Army’s arsenal when it comes to … Read more
Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad rap for being heavily rules-based and handing out black belts very quickly. But if you want to train in it, is Taekwondo effective in a real fight? Taekwondo is effective in a real fight. One learns how to kick, punch, strike, block, and other fighting techniques. And the conditioning that … Read more
Obviously, most of us know that martial arts will help us if we ever need to defend ourselves. And Karate is the best-known martial art. So, specifically, what are the advantages of Karate? Karate helps develop and boost self-confidence, patience, resilience, and the ability to better self-regulate emotions. It also helps to strengthen the entire … Read more
Martial arts has long been dominated by male teachers, students, and movie stars. But there are actually a huge number of benefits for women who do martial arts. But with so many different styles to choose from, what is the best martial art for women? The best martial art for women looking for self-defense skills … Read more
If you live somewhere where street fights are common, you may have considered learning a martial art. And since the 1970s, the Chinese martial art of Kung Fu is one of the most widely known. But, can Kung Fu be used in a real fight? Certain forms of Kung Fu can be used in a … Read more
Karate can look very rigid and almost choreographed. But in a street fight situation, it’s often down and dirty, and anything is possible. So, is Karate effective in a real fight? Karate is effective in real fights. While Karate katas will not be overly beneficial, the variety of punches, kicks, throws, and blocks learned can … Read more
Those of us who know martial arts know that some of them can be brutal and hard-hitting. But some martial arts focus not only on physical strength and technique but also on mental health. So what is the best martial art for relaxation? The best martial art for relaxation is Tai Chi which is a … Read more
After practicing one particular martial art for a while, it is very common to see students pick up an interest in another martial art. But how many martial arts can a person learn? As a general rule, a person can learn and master 3 to 5 different martial arts thoroughly. And many advanced students are … Read more
Knowing which expenses are tax-deductible can be confusing. But sometimes, kids’ extra-curricular activities can be tax-deductible. So, can you claim martial arts on your taxes? Here’s what I know from running a large martial arts school: Generally, martial arts cannot be claimed on taxes for a child or an adult as it is classified as … Read more
Breaking objects is a part of many different martial arts. You’ve probably seen some videos that look amazing. But are they legit? Can a martial artist really break bricks? Here’s what I know from trying it: Martial artists can break bricks. To break bricks successfully, it is important to select the right type of lightweight … Read more