Those who are a bit less familiar with martial arts disciplines may not be able to tell the difference between karate and tai chi or muay thai and taekwando. When the disparities are subtle, it’s difficult to discern one type from the other. But if you’re in the process of determining which practice might be… Read more »
In 2016, approximately 6.9 million Americans above the age of six participated in kickboxing classes. This sport is certainly a popular one that provides a wealth of opportunities for muscle definition and weight loss. But there are also several unique benefits of kickboxing for female participants, in particular. Let’s take a closer look at the… Read more »
In 2016, nearly 3.58 million people in the U.S. over the age of six participated in martial arts training. While there are numerous martial arts disciplines to choose from, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (also known as BJJ) has become one of the most popular. But if you’re brand new to BJJ, it’s easy to feel intimidated… Read more »
How can we use martial arts to develop positive self-control? Most people overestimate their ability to control their actions and thoughts. This takes work and awareness to have control over how we respond to both positive and negative situations in our daily activities. First, we need to slow down to notice what is going on…. Read more »
Brazilian jiu jitsu in Portland is one of the most fun workouts you can engage in, but BJJ is still a challenging workout. If you’re one of the many people who struggle to muster up the courage to start or finish a workout, try these tips to get yourself mentally prepared. Focus on the… Read more »
How to use Martial Arts to Develop Positive Self-Esteem. Whatever style of Martial Art you practice you will find building your self-esteem is one of the many benefits of your efforts. In order to understand how to use martial arts to develop positive self-esteem we need to analyze what it is. Also, how our… Read more »
Three Successful Tips to Build Positive self-awareness with Martial Arts When you hear people talk about martial arts often times it is about punching and kicking or this choke or maybe that knife defense. While these physical techniques are some of what makes martial arts fun and interesting, to the true practitioner the self-defense and… Read more »
Just because your parents didn’t enroll you in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a child doesn’t mean you don’t have to miss out entirely. Even if you don’t usually work out or you think you aren’t in good enough shape for martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu might be the sport to get you up and moving…. Read more »
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