Written by Sensei Mitch on August 7, 2023
Get the Stress Out!
Fitness . Training notesDiscover the transformative power of martial arts in combating stress. This engaging read highlights the two types of stress and illustrates how martial arts training can serve as an effective stress-dissolving catalyst. From stimulating mood-enhancing endorphins to fostering discipline and self-confidence, uncover how incorporating martial arts into your routine can lead to a balanced and stress-resilient lifestyle.
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 15, 2023
Pirate Planks
Fitness . Fun StuffAhoy, matey! Have ye ever heard of planks? Nay, not the wooden planks that make up me ship, but the exercise that’ll make yer core as strong as steel! Let me tell ye all about it. Planks be a bodyweight exercise that targets the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, and erector
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 27, 2022
Work Those Abs!
Fitness . Training notesHere are two great Ab workouts that if done consistently will get you in shape quickly. Vertical Leg Crunch*: Lie on your back with your hands behind your head for support and your legs extended up towards the ceiling. Then, squeeze or tighten your ab muscles as you bring head and shoulders up off the
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 5, 2022
Physics & Getting into Shape
Diet . Fitness . Training notesWe all want to get into shape. No one’s says I want to become a Sloth! Yet look around the next time you are at the Mall and I think you will agree, the Sloths are winning! Why is that? Why have we become so lazy? How did this happen? Simple; It’s Physics! See the
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 27, 2014
Women Only?!… Not Cool!
Fitness . Training notesI came across some new footwear from Nike, the Nike Studio Wrap. See for yourself: I know! Perfect for martial arts training, in the sometime less then dirt free Dojo Floor! Practical, has a cover you can wear on your way home. I can do without the other accessories however they could be turned into
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 20, 2014
Get Karate Fit!
Fitness . KarateWe are all looking to get in and stay in shape. If you want to get serious practice Karate! Karate combines core, cardio and stretching to give you the best workout available. OSU!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 13, 2014
Email is healthier…?!
FitnessAt least that is the claim, really not a claim as much as the basis for this post. Why is email healthier for you? The reason is simple, every time to lick a stamp you are consuming one-tenth of a calorie. Yes, one-tenth of a percent is what you are saving every time you send
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 4, 2014
What does your 2014 look like?
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . Training notesForget New Year resolutions, they don’t work for a litany of reasons. One of those reasons is you are taught through media and social engineering that you are OK the way you are. You are taught there is no ideal or perfect way or state of being. You are taught to be consumers not producers.
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 6, 2013
Staying in Shape
Fitness . Training notesOK, I have a life and I am not an obsessed person, which means …I have a life! I do not live to eat nor do I live to be in perfect shape. Pathetic some may say but they probably don’t have a life. Or they are independently wealthy! Yes we all attend Karate class
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 8, 2013
A diet that gives real results
Diet . Fitness . Training notesI have been watching what I eat for the past 3-4 months. Over that time I have lost a few and gained a few pounds. Overall my weight is down about 5 pounds. Honestly I am only have about ten pounds of fat to loose, some of that weight needs to be converted. I know
