You have probably already realized that martial artists use different colored belts to designate rank. Has it always been this way? Is there a specific order to the belt colors? What about all of these stripes that you keep seeing? What do the different colors really mean? Stand by for the answers to all your questions about colored belts.
The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate
“Hey. Wait a minute! I only just started Karate and now youre talking to me about quitting already. What do you think I am an undisciplined, unmotivated loser or what?
The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training
There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts. Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others. Most of us have heard about these benefits of the martial arts, yet despite knowing the potential rewards of karate, it is not always clear why we should stay on the path for the long term.
The Real Secret To Developing An Effective Personal Training Plan For Karate
If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words Be sure to practice at home. Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo. Often, this advbioce is given without any suggestions or tips on how to actually do this. How do you practice at home? How do you develop an effective training plan? How often should you practice?
The Top 3 Tips To Get Your Child To Practice Karate At Home
So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development. However youve noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home as well as in class. How do you do this without burning both you and your child out?
The Top Ten Reasons To Start Karate
People often wonder why karate is such a popular activity. There must be a primary reason why someone would get involved in the martial arts. Actually there are many reasons for embarking on the study of martial arts but generally the main motivations boil down to my “Top Ten Reasons to Start Karate”.
The 8 Main Elements Of A Typical Karate Class
Are you looking to join your local karate club or have you already taken the first step and signed up? If you haven’t yet visited your local martial arts school, you’re probably wondering what a typical karate class looks like. This article will break down the main elements of a good karate class.
Sparring Drills Are A Vital Part Of The Learning Experience In Taekwondo.
My instructor was lecturing me about the importance of our Taekwondo sparring drills. I enjoyed the drills just as much as everyone else in the dojo, but I was not sure where my instructor was going with this particular lecture. Her large, attentive eyes made contact with mine as they always do. She was just a little shorter than me (and Im short), but she was an experienced black belt with a lot of skill in Taekwondo. I always enjoyed listening to her lectures, especially w…
Personal Observations On Karate After 25 Years Of Training
If you have been studying karate for any length of time now, you have probably come to realize many important insights from your training. From my own study of karate, I have come to notice many interesting lessons. I would like to share some of these insights with you in this article.
Karate Instructors: Six Simple Steps For Scheduling Your Classes
One of the most important elements of a martial arts schools operations is the class schedule. Deciding on an appropriate and effective schedule that matches the needs of your students and your curriculum can often be a very challenging task but if this is done right then the benefits are well worth the initial effort.
Karate Lesson 1: Developing Discipline And Self-Control
My most influential teachers always said the most important karate lesson was whatever fostered greater discipline and self control. They wisely pointed out, that with this foundation in place, everything else follows in natural order.
Karate What Is It Really All About?
This question seems innocent and easy to answer. But the truth is that it is not an easy question to answer at all, because it must be answered on so many different levels. What is karate really all about?