Explore popular martial arts styles like BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Muay Thai. I break down key techniques, origins, and what makes each one unique.
Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines both standing and groundwork and elements from many other martial arts. Combat Hapkido is a more modern approach of using the best elements of Hapkido purely for self-defense. But is Combat Hapkido effective? Combat Hapkido is highly effective. It was developed to address self-defense, and it’s a … Read more
As grown-ups, we know how vital it is to have a solid network of friends. But for a shy, introverted child, life can be really challenging. We know that martial arts have a lot of benefits, but will martial arts help my child make friends? Martial arts will help a child make friends as they … Read more
Krav Maga has made quite a name for itself for down and dirty self-defense techniques that are easier to learn than traditional martial arts, but deadly and effective. But how much are Krav Maga classes? Here’s what I discovered looking into it: The average cost for Krav Maga classes is $136 per month. Most schools … Read more
Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) is one of the most lethal martial arts out there, and is also known as the “art of the eight limbs.” But is it right for you? Let’s look at the Muay Thai pros and cons. Here’s what I discovered training it a little: The pros of Muay Thai include fitness, … Read more
We all know that training in any sport takes a while to get good at. But are martial arts like Taekwondo different and if you train more frequently, does that speed up your progress? More specifically, how often should you train in Taekwondo? Most practitioners train in Taekwondo 2-3 times per week. However, for those … Read more
Since almost everything seems to have hidden costs or extras we don’t know about until we’re committed, it’s not uncommon to wonder about the total cost of martial arts classes including registration, uniform, and more. So how much are Aikido classes? Here’s what I know from running a martial arts school for 7 years: The … Read more
Some martial arts are about fighting, while others seem more spiritual or peaceful. Aikido has powerful movements but is focused on harmony, so what is the philosophy of Aikido? Here’s what I discovered: Aikido’s philosophy is about attuning oneself to the universe, eliminating aggression, and living in harmony with everything around us. Ultimately it is … Read more
Comparing one martial art to another helps us choose which ones best fit us. But it can also be really hard to know the difference if you are new to martial arts. So let’s examine which is better, Aikido vs. Taekwondo. Aikido is a better choice than Taekwondo for many people. Aikido is often easier … Read more
Many know that both Judo and Aikido are offshoots of Jiu-Jitsu. So obviously, there will be some similarities. But Aikido is also known for being peaceful, so what are some of the differences between Aikido vs. Judo? The biggest difference between Aikido and Judo is that Judo is more offensive while Aikido is more defensive. … Read more
Everyone has heard of Krav Maga; basically down-and-dirty fighting. Kung Fu, by comparison, is an ancient, classic martial art. But can Krav Maga beat Kung Fu? Krav Maga can beat Kung Fu. Both are effective forms of self-defense, and someone highly skilled in Kung Fu could easily beat a novice. But Krav Maga, with its … Read more