Basics
A series of articles that talk about some of the basics of every Martial Arts training. From training techniques, to key learning philosophies, to simple exercises you can incorporate in your trainin
A Proper Fist  Knowing how to form a proper fist is critical for a new student in Martial Arts training. A Proper Martial Arts Stance  One of the first things a Martial Artist learns is how to stand. Learn more about what you gain from this training and a basic stance known as the Square Horse. Can You Train in Martial Arts Via Video?  It seems common these days and in this world of technology to consider training through videos or even the newer technology of podcasts. But the question remains, how effective is this form of training? Jealousy and Martial Arts  Inevitably, at some point in your training, you´ll be faced with the evil green-eyed monster of jealousy. Here are some tips to overcoming them. Make Martial Arts Part of Your New Year’s Resolution  It’s not too late to still firm up your New Year’s resolutions and make Martial Arts a part of it all! Martial Arts Camp Parent Tips  Good weather often brings about thoughts of Martial Arts camps and the excitement of taking your training in to a new level. Here are some tips to prepare parents for the season. Martial Arts Training Does Not Make You a Fighter  Just because you train in Martial Arts, are you automatically a fighter? No. Find out why not. Martial Arts Training Tip - Wandering Eye  One of the main mistakes that I often see from new Tai Chi students is what we call in our school the "wandering eye". It´s easy to spot if you´re watching the student perform but one of the harder habits to train out of someone. Martial Arts Uniforms  Uniforms are an important part of Martial Arts. Protect your Joints in Martial Arts  Protecting the body, especially the joints, will extend your enjoyment and growth in Martial Arts. Protecting against colds while doing Martial Arts  It never fails. When one person in a Martial Arts school gets a cold or flu, normally more than half of the rest of the school will also pick it up within a week. While you can’t prevent this from happening, there are some precautions you can use with your equipment to minimize it from happening. Should there be rankings in Martial Arts  The whole concept of obtaining a belt for your level is something fairly modern in Martial Arts. Is it a positive or negative influence in Martial Arts? The Martial Arts Relationship - Courtship  Experiencing Martial Arts is a lot building a relationship. The first in this series will explore the initial phase I like to call the "Courtship". The Martial Arts Relationship - Honeymoon  Continuing a series of articles. A Martial Arts relationship goes through many stages and grows over time. This part covers the "marriage" and "honeymoon" to Martial Arts. Using Tension to Improve Your Martial Arts  A common mistake that students do in Martial Arts is to misuse tension in their practice. Website Review - Focus101.Net  Focus101 is a site with a powerful message -- how Martial Arts can help survivors of domestic violence. Find out more about them here. Why Practice Martial Arts to a Beat  Practicing Martial Arts to a beat seems counter-productive to the very nature of Martial Arts -- combat. Yet, you still need to do it and there is much to learn from practicing to a beat. Why start Martial Arts – A personal journey  Many people start Martial Arts for many reasons. This is my personal story so you can get to know me as the editor and the backgrounds I come from. There is much for everyone to gain from practicing Martial Arts.
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