Aspects of Fitness
Training notesFitness isn’t just about looking better, it’s about feeling better and the impact that improvement has on our lives. If this is the case then why is getting fit and staying that way so hard for so many? I think there are many answers to this question but primarily they fall into three categories, one Read More
Sparring tactics – probing
Training notesProbing is similar to the jab in boxing it serves to test your opponents defenses. However in the Martial Arts we do not just jab since our opponents entire body is our target. The Martial Artist should be adept at probing with different techniques using both their hands and feet. Often the probe will be Read More
Jumping Rope Works
Training notesThis video clip demonstrates some basic Jump Rope techniques for Boxing Fitness. While this video clip is titled for boxing jumping rope is an excellent addition to any fitness program. Watch the video it contains a lot of great information. Then give it a try! Read More
Work those Core Abs
Training notesAs in most sports your core abdominal muscles are very important. This is pointedly true in the Martial Arts as abdominal muscles are used in many different techniques. Like your legs, your abdominal muscles provide the foundation for most of your moves. Your abdominals not just critical if you get hit in the gut! So Read More
Flying Kicks
Training notesFirst let me say that I am not a big fan of flying kicks. I say this for several reasons, first, I am white and as such can’t jump, π second, when you are in the air…flying…your feet are not on the ground which means that unless your aim is true you are vulnerable to Read More
Training Tip – Weight Control
Training notesSo let’s face it most of us fight the bulge in one way or another or will… The more reading and research I do the more I realize that our food (at least in America) to designed to make us fat! I am not referring to fresh food ingredients, I am talking about processed foods. Read More
Breathing
Training notesSo we all need to breath but how many of us know how to breath? I always get a strange look when I tell a class this. But like so many things we need to learn in the Martial Arts that we have never thought about, breathing is right there on the list. No one Read More
Training Notes – The Easy Way
Training notesSome students just don’t get it. Perhaps that’s you… To sound like a 90 year old, everything in life worth attaining takes hard work and commitment. This harsh truth is often ignored by many of us (all of us at one point or another). Most often we ignore this fact because we think we have Read More
Kyokushin Versus Kung Fu
Training notesHere is an interesting video of two Dojo’s testing each others metal. The facial expressions of one of the spectators adds a bit of humor to the whole thing! Kyokushin comes out on top though I am not sure why the last match was so short. If anyone can understand the commentary please post some Read More
Procrastination
Training notesWe all face it… procrastination. From changing a light bulb to exercise and diet we all face procrastination at some point. So here is one way to Deal with procrastination NOW! N – note your commitments (tell others-write it down) O – own the project/task W – work in small steps (Baby Steps – they Read More
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