Written by Sensei Mitch on January 25, 2022
Basic Sparring Equipment Explained
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . Products . Questions . Training notesWritten by Sensei Mitch Sparring with an opponent is one of the most fundamental aspects of any martial arts training. It is after all, the time to test all the skills, strength, speed and techniques you have learnt and put them all together. Nevertheless, there’s an important thing to consider first before rushing into a
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 14, 2022
The Importance of Stretching
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch Take this article for what it is, layman’s advice. All I know about stretching I have learned from reading and trail and error, no formal courses, no certificates, just personal experience and written material. With that said, read on at your own risk (I had to say that;). Why do we stretch?
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 12, 2022
The Importance of Breathing…
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBreath for Life How much do you know about breathing? You do it every moment of every day. You’ve done it since you were born. We all know that we must breath in order to live. It is so necessary we do not even need to think about breathing for it to occur. Think of
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 8, 2022
Types of Training
Fitness . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch This article covers three types of training and exercise: Aerobic Exercise Anaerobic Cross Training 1. Aerobic Aerobic exercises are good for building endurance. As this would suggest aerobic exercises are long in duration with the focus on a stead pace. This steady pace burns your muscle energy at a slower rate because
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 7, 2022
Your Heart Rate & Training
Articles of Interest . FitnessBy Sensei Mitch Our hearts pump pump the blood vital to our existence. This movement of blood supplies the nutrients and oxygen that our bodies require. Once the payload of nutrients and oxygen are delivered the blood removes toxins from our bodies to keep us health. All of this driven by the beating of our
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 January 3, 2022
Withings Scanwatch Review
Fitness . Products . ReviewsI received a Withings Scanwatch for Christmas! Being a Technophile and Fitness centric I couldn’t be happier! Now that I have worn it for a week (and read about it for months) I wanted to share my experience in this 10 point review. Look & Feel The look is spectacular and professional yet it is
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 1, 2022
Make the Time to Train!
Events & Holidays . Fitness . Training notesWe all have the best of intentions when it comes to New Years resolutions, attempts to get in shape, diet, learn something new or just improve ourselves. Unfortunately we are creatures of habit and if you have never made a habit of following through you are in for a rough road that will most likely
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 26, 2014
Dark Chocolate!
Diet . FitnessLike we needed a reason…A new study finally explains why Dark Chocolate is good for your Heath!! The study, released by Louisiana State University, tested cocoa powders in the digestive tract and found some microbes in the gut use the dark chocolate to improve heart health. “Good bacteria in the stomach feasts on the chocolate and
