Have your let your physical fitness slip? Do you feel tired and weak all the time? Do you want to get more active, but don’t enjoy the monotony of the gym? If you want to get in shape and start getting healthy, karate may hold the key. Here are some of the great fitness benefits…
Despite your best efforts, it can be hard to spend time together as a family. Between work, school, individual activities, and alone time, it’s not easy to do things as a family. The last thing you want is to turn around and realize 18 years have passed. Fortunately, karate is an activity that the whole…
Martial arts is more than just great exercise and great fun. Martial arts is a way of being that can improve anybody’s life, from an energetic three-year old boy to a ninety-year old woman. If you’ve been struggling with some life challenges, taking up martial arts can help. Here are five conditions that can be…
Signing up for karate can completely change your life or your child’s life. But how do you know which dojo will help you thrive and have the most fun? Follow these suggestions to find the right dojo and start kicking: Location You want to make karate a regular part of your daily life. If your…
Martial arts like Karate, Kobudo, Tai Chi, Ju Jutsu and Pilates are traditional arts that have stood the test of time. Not only are they physically and mentally beneficial, but they impart lessons about the value of focus, discipline, respect, and self-confidence that overflow into all aspects of your life. Who can reap the incredible…
When you have a child in karate it can be a great feeling. Seeing your child shine, stay active, and find the rewards in preparation, discipline, and hard work can be an incredibly proud moment. Still, some parents have a tendency to push their kids too hard or encourage habits that do not align with…
We live in a fast pace, stressful world. Whether you are at school, work in sports or just normal day life, training Karate can make everything better. FITNESS Karate is a whole body workout. Get more done in less time and learn the skills of self defense in the process!!! No more on the…
As a martial arts practitioner and a sufferer of depression I would say that my Karate training and the tools I have gained from that training are largely, if not solely, responsible for my recovery from a year long episode of severe, debilitating clinical depression 5 years ago that had me bedridden and unable to…
If you are chronically stressed you likely have or have had symptoms of depression/anxiety and you probably have difficulty sleeping. The two just seem to cluster together. Endorphins, and neurotransmitters in the brain like Norepinephrine and Dopamine, when in balance contribute to a person’s general sense of well–being and happiness. If these chemicals are out…
Chronic stress can contribute to the decrease of certain brain neurotransmitters. The body does not discriminate stress…chronic stress is chronic stress; it means the body is in a prolonged state of ‘fight or flight’. Not good. A cycle can occur: poor lifestyle habits cause stress hormones to increase, which causes neurotransmitters to decrease and voila…
