tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68785372243406834812024-03-13T08:07:09.904-07:00Advance Martial ArtsAdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-89949131195478265042015-08-15T11:38:00.003-07:002015-08-15T11:38:08.358-07:00 School-time Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks – The Benefits of Sending Your Child to Martial Arts Camp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In the words of Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who wrote the book <em><strong>Camp</strong></em>,
“camp can give you the keys to success. I can hardly think of an
aspect of my life that wasn’t positively affected by my camping
experience.”<br />
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What to do during all the many school breaks your child has
throughout the winter, spring, and the long, hot summer? Camp is a
great opportunity during those times to give your child the ability to
become fit and have some fun in a social setting.<br />
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I too went to camp for most of my life. I’ve never been able to
duplicate that experience. Living with my new and old friends, doing
sports throughout the day, and having the luxury of being around nature
was an amazing gift. Whether you are lucky enough to go to camp in the
wilderness, or to a gym and have field trips during the week, the
experience will lead to life-long friendships and memories never
forgotten.<br />
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Martial Arts Camps often provide a means for children to be
themselves away from school and be accepted for who they are. This
seems to happen naturally during summer, spring, or winter camp. The
kids and staff relax into an easy-going flow, while still pursuing what
they love.<br />
Attending martial arts camp programs will help your child develop a
sense of competence through a variety of activities and drills designed
to instill a sense of confidence in defending ones self, and many camps
will include field trips to fun places, and activities and crafts
centered around an enjoyable theme to add to the experience of camp.<br />
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To quote the American Camping Association, “camp provides children
with a community of caring adults, who nurture experiential education
that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. All of
the outcomes — self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and
self-respect — build personal competencies. These personal competencies
are reflected in the four “C’s” of the camp community: compassion,
contribution, commitment, and character.”<br />
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Consider sending your child to a martial arts camp. The experience
will be life-changing and the friendships will last a lifetime. To learn
more about martial arts camps for kids please visit <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-camps-for-kids">Advance Martial Arts Connect, the Web’s premier free online martial arts directory</a> or to find a martial arts school near you visit our <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/find-a-school">online directory of martial arts schools</a> .<br />
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-61730734030281679642015-06-27T18:37:00.000-07:002015-06-27T18:37:10.075-07:00Why Are the Martial Arts so Great for People with Disabilities?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Posted <time class="updated" datetime="2015-06-27" pubdate="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">June 27, 2015</time> by <span class="author" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://blogs.advancemartialartsconnect.com/author/admin/" rel="author" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" title="Posts by admin">admin</a></span> <span class="amp" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Baskerville, 'Goudy Old Style', Palatino, 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-style: italic;">&</span> filed under <a href="http://blogs.advancemartialartsconnect.com/category/martial-arts-as-education/" rel="category tag" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" title="View all posts in Martial Arts as Education">Martial Arts as Education</a>.</div>
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As a parent of a child diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, I can relate in a different way and on a difference scale to those people looking for activities to get their child involved with that won’t cause them to feel ostracized, not able to keep up with peers, or like they are frustrating the instructors. Will little Johnny be made fun of? Will he be too much of a distraction for the others in the activity? Will Jane feel too badly about herself if she can’t do what the others can and keep up in the same way? Yep, I have asked myself the same questions as I considered what I could do to help my child become a more well rounded, self confident, positive contributing member of society. And, whether you or your child have physical, emotional, or mental disabilities, all can feel the discomfort associated with self doubt and putting one’s self or someone you love in harms way. The disability is hard enough to contend with, adding the stress of how others react to it can also, at times, do its own damage.</div>
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I know for me, my son’s own struggles were more clearly evident in social settings. I was looking for an activity that would force him have to interact with peers as well as something that might assist with helping him to learn more focus because he also struggled with ADHD. As I did more research, I found that while there were many wonderful activities available to youngsters and adults alike, Martial Arts seemed like the best fit by far for a number of poignant reasons.</div>
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Martial Arts Benefits for the Disabled… or anyone!</h2>
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It’s a great way to get exercise!</h3>
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To begin with the obvious, it was nice to know that getting my son involved in martial arts as a way to get some much needed exercise would help him with stamina, flexibility, and strength. What I didn’t anticipate but happily found was that he quickly became much more coordinated. For those people that are dealing with a physical disability, the physical therapy they often undergo to increase strength and flexibility in their limbs is mimicked in some ways with the strict stretching regimen most martial arts schools have their students perform before starting class as well as the repetitive kicking, punching, holding, and blocking techniques they are required to learn in getting a base set of skills to learn how to properly defend themselves. These movements, over time, promote increased strength and coordination.</div>
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Another wonderful benefit of martial arts is that in virtually every discipline offered, masters and instructors core curriculum includes exercises and teaching that helps to build leadership skills and self confidence. Students are learning in a praise rich environment where student and instructor are often being asked to look for the positive each effort given, whether correction is given or not. As kids begin to recognize that there are many things do well and see themselves progress, parents and peers often remark at how an inner self confidence begins to emerge evidenced by their child becoming more social in situations where they were often very shy and eluding to more friendships developing in their social circles.</div>
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The value of learning how to focus!</h3>
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Having two children that struggle with ADHD and having endured it myself all these years, I can honestly say that finding anything non pharmaceutical that aids in helping a person to better focus on achieving goals and getting through tasks is a valuable tool indeed!</div>
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What does R-E-S-P-E-C-T mean?</h3>
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To those in the martial arts, respect means a lot of things. It means showing instructors and elders a sense of appreciation for their efforts to teach. It also means showing their fellow students and competitors recognition for their effort and achievement. Students are often taught many ways to show respect to others in life in how they carry themselves. In martial arts class, students learn how being quiet and waiting patiently for another to finish speaking is a way of showing leadership and respect. Among other things, they are taught that always trying their hardest is also a way of showing themselves and their instructors respect. Making sure raise your hand before asking a question, saying thank you sir or ma’am to your instructor, parent, or other adult as a way of addressing them and showing appreciation is a way of displaying respect. You will be surprised at how much more polite your child might become once enrolled in a karate class.</div>
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One of the things that makes martial arts training more unique, as an activity to consider, than some others might be, and more effective as a result, is that many martial arts organizations have recognized the benefits of training for all and especially for those with disabilities. Because of this, there are a number of organizations that have offered instructors of their discipline specialized training in how to teach people with specific types of disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical. There are often different techniques used to teach someone with impaired mobility, or lower cognitive function and certainly different techniques used to teach people with short attention spans. Such instructors have been trained in proven techniques that have helped their students reach into potential they didn’t even realize they had. You can learn more about some of these techniques at <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-features/disabilities" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Martial Arts Training for the Disabled</a> and <a href="http://adaptivemartialarts.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Adaptive Martial Arts</a>.</div>
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How will I know it is working?</h3>
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Most students and parents of students note marked differences in themselves or their children shortly after martial arts training begins. Beyond the obvious increase in stamina, flexibility, and strength experienced, people have best described the personality changes noticed as a “coming out of ones shell”. I the case of my son, he stepped into an entire class of “misfit toys” and fit right in. Most of the children in his beginning karate class were a little quirky in their own way. They all observed the constant and continuous praise each student was receiving and were part of the celebration and clapping at the progress made by each. They were all trained at the same time on the many ways to show their fellow students and instructors respect. And they seemed to become closer for it with each passing class. As my son made many friends in his karate class and was forced into more and more interactions that required he communicate and do so in somewhat controlled conditions, he began to get better at it and find that his presence was enjoyed by his peer group. Once this happened it began to happen for him in his school setting as well. And I, well I just smiled a lot more at seeing my son actually had made some new friends that enjoyed spending time with him. Many parents have trouble relating to how much of an achievement that might be, but to me, and to my son, it was absolutely priceless.</div>
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How do I get myself or child enrolled in one of these martial arts schools?</h3>
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Well you need to first find a school near you that offers the sort of martial arts you think would be best for you or your child. You can learn more about different types of martial arts disciplines <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">here</a>. You also will want to contact the school to make sure they have specialized training in teaching students with the specific sort of disability you or your child have. There are many good questions to ask that will help you know that the school you are considering might be a good fit for you. You can learn more about the best questions to ask and what to look for in a good martial arts school, please visit <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/choosingtherightmartialartsschool" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Find the Right Martial Arts School for You</a>. And finally, to begin searching for a martial arts school near you please visit <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/find-a-school" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Find A School</a> and begin your wonderful journey today.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-78684652259578294612014-12-04T05:58:00.001-08:002014-12-04T05:58:35.860-08:00Fake Martial Arts Schools in New York - How to Spot a McDojo, PART 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i>This four-part article series highlights some of the obvious signs that your martial art gym – "dojo" - or class isn't actually the genuine article.</i></b></div>
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Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series on the signs that your <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/find-a-school">martial arts school in New York</a> may be a "McDojo" and not the genuine article you were hoping for. In the previous two installments, we covered the following points:</div>
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Sign # 1: There are 10-year olds running around with black belts.</div>
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Sign # 2: They offer a "fast-track" to earning a black belt.</div>
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Sign # 3: Your "master" doesn't look very much like a <img alt="Martial Arts New York" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eKxVBnwGad4/VIBmED8VbuI/AAAAAAAAArM/Rgz4IcTiMjQ/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BNew%2BYork.jpg" height="132" style="float: right;" title="Martial Arts New York" width="200" />master.</div>
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Sign # 4: The classes are pithy with very little focus on actual combat.</div>
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Let's take a look at two final indications before summing up the key issues with learning a martial art through a McDojo.</div>
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<b>Sign # 5: The class content focuses mostly on warm-ups and exercise, rather than actual martial arts technique</b></div>
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If you find yourself spending the first 10 minutes of the lesson stretching, the next 30 minutes dancing around to a beat, punching and kicking the air and the final 10 minutes "warming down," you might want to rethink your choice of martial arts school. If you're not learning any valuable grappling, wrestling, punching, kicking and self-defense technique, then chances are you've walked slap-bang into a McDojo!</div>
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<b>Sign # 6: There are a lot of kids everywhere</b></div>
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NYC martial arts schools that specialize in teaching youngsters are probably going to provide more of a watered down version, because it's safer that way. The last thing they want on their hands is a furious parent threatening them with a lawsuit because their 6-year old knife-jacked the neighbor's cat. These kinds of establishments are going to reward kids more easily, too, because youngsters tend to get bored and may throw in the towel if they don't move up a belt level in the first few months.</div>
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<b>Key Problems with Studying at a McDojo</b></div>
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This may seem fairly obvious: the problem with learning a martial art through a McDojo is that you're not actually learning a martial art. Rather, you're getting exercise through <img alt="NYC Martial Arts" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fd5I3VEl-PM/VIBmEAinDyI/AAAAAAAAArI/F9JZD56b1Lg/s1600/NYC%2BMartial%2BArts.jpg" height="132" style="float: left;" title="NYC Martial Arts" width="200" />classes that are teaching you a watered down, even lazy version of the particular form of martial art you've chosen. The skills you acquire and the physical feats you achieve simply could not measure up to a student who is learning from a genuine master. Even if you have a black belt, you wouldn't stand a chance against someone half your age with the same belt.</div>
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This is where the real issues arise: the false sense of achievement and of capability. While true martial arts teach the individual to avoid combat and ultimately, to seek peace, those with a half-baked education in combat technique will probably want to practice it on the first irritating drunkard they come across. This puts TWO people at risk, because that "drunkard" may be able to show you a thing or two about real-life combat your McDojo classes failed to.</div>
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And you don't want to have to learn that lesson the hard way.</div>
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Ultimately, if you've signed up for <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/nyc-martial-arts">martial arts at New York studio</a> because you want to get fit and look amazing with your shirt off, then as long as you're getting the workout you want, you should be fine. But, if you want to truly master a form of martial art and all the various tiers that come with it – physical skill, self-defense, mental control and code of ethics – you should be wary of signing up with a McDojo.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-46940634437061458482014-11-23T23:32:00.002-08:002014-11-23T23:32:26.674-08:00Fake Martial Arts Schools in Los Angeles: How to Spot a McDojo, PART 3<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This four-part article series highlights some of the obvious signs that your martial art gym - "dojo" - or class isn't actually the genuine article.</b></i></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series on the signs that a Los Angeles martial arts school may be a "McDojo" and may not be providing students with a genuine education. Previously, we discussed the following points:</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Sign # 1: There are 10-year olds running around with black belts.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">Sign # 2: They offer a "fast-track" to earning a black belt.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Black belt is the highest level of achievement in the martial art forms that offer a belt ranking system. It takes many, many years of determination, dedication and toil to achieve this belt. There is no fast track and children of only 10 are highly unlikely to have the physical strength, dexterity and stamina to compete with a genuine black belt master.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sign # 3: Your "master" doesn't look very much like a master</b></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Martial arts expertise comes with experience and with many, many years' worth of dedication. Therefore, an older master or instructor is usually a good thing. USUALLY. They must still be able to pull off the moves themselves. Additionally, they should be exceptionally fit. A fat slob of an instructor is not a good sign; it means they don't practice their craft often enough or even at all. If they did, their vision of their toes wouldn't be obstructed by a great rolling gut.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">To find out what McDojos do tend to teach and some other signs your <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/">LA martial arts</a> school may be a fraud, stay tuned for the final installment of this four-part article series.</div>AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-3019663796029167442014-11-21T00:11:00.001-08:002014-11-21T06:27:39.141-08:00Fake Martial Arts Schools in San Francisco - How to Spot a McDojo, PART 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the second installment of this four-part article series on how to recognize a McDojo and realize that you won't get the authentic martial arts training you may be looking for. As we mentioned in Part 1 of this article series, there has been a rise in the number of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/find-a-school" target="_blank">San Francisco martial arts schools</a>, classes and gyms over the past few decades, which can probably be attributed to the popularity of martial arts in the media. With martial arts film stars and action movies making us "ooh" and "aah" over the cool and probably physically impossible moves they pull off, it's no wonder we all secretly want to become martial arts experts ourselves.</div>
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What's wrong with this?</div>
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<b>McDojo McNo-no</b></div>
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The problem with many of the martial arts classes offered by San Francisco schools is that they do not comply with the strict <img alt="San Francisco Martial Arts Schools" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UxzDQjRw7-8/VG7wkShQygI/AAAAAAAAAoE/Epjwcnxn1o8/s1600/San%2BFrancisco%2BMartial%2BArts%2BSchools.jpg" height="132" style="float: right;" title="San Francisco Martial Arts Schools" width="200" />codes revered and upheld by true martial arts masters. Rather what they teach is a vastly "watered down" version of the original form and while you think you are learning the skills necessary to defend yourself, in a real life context, you're likely to get your lights punched out.</div>
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Sure, you may find yourself getting fitter and slimmer, which is always a decent benefit, but the false sense of confidence brought about by owning a high-ranking belt in a martial art could get you into serious trouble. You may be a black belt in karate… but did you really earn that black belt? Could you go up against a real black belt opponent? Probably not. Even Chuck Norris might get his butt whipped by Bruce Lee.</div>
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So, what are the signs your dojo might be a McDojo? Let's get to it!</div>
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<b>Sign # 1: There are 10-year olds running around with black belts</b></div>
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It's pure logic. If you walk into a martial arts school in San Francisco and there are young <img alt="Martial Arts School in San Francisco" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bHORHHkWc64/VG7wkehnqOI/AAAAAAAAAoA/ZQd-GIdGlKU/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BSchool%2Bin%2BSan%2BFrancisco.jpg" height="200" style="float: right;" title="Martial Arts School in San Francisco" width="132" />children holding the same colored belts as their instructor, there's something fishy going on. Mastering a martial art takes many years of dedicated practice and several hours per day honing your skills. It requires discipline, application and dedication. True masters of martial arts - those who hold real black belts – have dedicated their lives to learning and practicing.</div>
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While it's really nice that there are martial arts schools in San Francisco that cater to little kids and, in doing so, provide them with good and fun exercise, it's not the real thing and you'll have to ask yourself if this is the kind of establishment you want to learn from. If you had to pit one of those 10-year olds with a black belt against a grown man with NO martial arts experience whatsoever, you can guess who will likely come out on top.</div>
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<b>Sign # 2: They offer a "fast-track" to earning a black belt</b></div>
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If you have your eyes on the prize and want to earn the highest status in your martial art, it will take time and many years of practice, sweat and dedication. If your <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/san-francisco-martial-arts">San Francisco martial arts</a> school offers black belt status in two years or less, they're probably a McDojo. There is no fast track. If you apply yourself full throttle, you can earn a black belt in three to five years.</div>
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To find out more of the signs your San Francisco martial arts school may be a McDojo, stay tuned for the third installment of this four-part article series.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-44041047091056946602014-11-16T22:44:00.001-08:002014-11-16T22:44:20.972-08:00Fake Martial Arts Schools in Los Angeles - How to Spot a McDojo, PART 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Learning a <a href="http://blogs.advancemartialartsconnect.com/8-steps-to-getting-into-a-martial-arts-class-in-los-angeles-part-1/">martial art in Los Angeles</a> offers residents a whole spectrum of benefits. In addition to more obvious ones, such as rock-hard fitness and a body to match, you should be learning the ability to defend yourself against physical attack. You should also, under the guidance of your experienced and learned master, be learning how to better harness your mind through breathing exercises, meditation and the adherence to certain codes of conducts and ethics.</div>
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The martial arts are codified systems of combat tradition, philosophy and beliefs. Each particular form of martial arts - from Taekwondo, Kali and Krav Maga to Karate, Aikido and Kung Fu - has a history and a story. So, Los Angeles residents can expect to learn much more than simply how to high kick a punching bag.</div>
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<b>False Martial Arts in Los Angeles: Rise of the McDojos</b></div>
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Los Angeles has seen an increasing number of gyms, studios and other workout venues offering what they term "martial arts classes" and what any true <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdHrYSQ9jhQ/VGmV8_nsJII/AAAAAAAAAmM/bWkXs-pmBNk/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="float: right;"><img alt="Martial Arts Los Angeles" border="0" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdHrYSQ9jhQ/VGmV8_nsJII/AAAAAAAAAmM/bWkXs-pmBNk/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" height="200" title="Martial Arts Los Angeles" width="132" /></a>master of martial arts will call a "McDojo". A dojo is a martial arts training class. A McDojo is the fast food version and just like it's famous counterpart, its offerings are not going to nourish your mind and body the way true martial arts will.</div>
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The good news is that there are some very obvious signs a <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/">martial arts school in LA</a> is a McDojo and we shall be discussing these in this four-part article series. But first, it's important that we distinguish between martial arts inspired fitness classes and McDojos, so that the local gyms offering these fitness classes don't think we're calling them frauds!</div>
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<b>Martial Arts Inspired Fitness Classes in Los Angeles</b></div>
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Learning a martial art form is an exceptional way to get fit and to develop the kind of beach-ready body Californians want. This is because the very nature of the activities and exercises demanded of its students work out every muscle in the body, while also developing stamina, strength, flexibility, speed and dexterity.</div>
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Rather than just doing a number of reps one some creaky gym machine that will only really tax one set of muscles, you can sign up for a 45 <img alt="LA Martial Arts" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2FYVpw766cU/VGmV8kA9EKI/AAAAAAAAAmI/OCIhSvYFN6w/s1600/LA%2BMartial%2BArts.jpg" height="200" style="float: right;" title="LA Martial Arts" width="132" />minute class that, using martial arts inspired moves and maneuvers, will give you a killer whole body workout. It's also way more fun! But just because it may be advertised as "capoeira class" or "krav maga workout" or "kickboxing" doesn't mean you are actually going to master these martial art disciplines.</div>
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Sure, you might learn a couple of cool moves, but the focus of the kind of martial art classes typically offered by conventional gyms in Los Angeles is fitness. So don't think you can challenge the next beefcake who offends you at the bar.</div>
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Having said all this, there are some gyms in Los Angeles that DO offer the genuine article, so the best course of action is to speak to them as well as the person who runs the classes. If it's a 29-year old Jane Fonda look-a-like wearing leg warmers and a sweatband, you're probably not looking at the real thing, but rather a martial arts inspired workout. There's nothing wrong with that, but recognize it for what it is and don't expect to become the next Bruce Lee.</div>
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Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series, which presents 36 interesting and important facts about the martial art system taking NYC by storm: Taekwondo! From Part 1 through to Part 3, we have explored the combat techniques employed by Taekwondo; we have taken a brief look at its history and popularization in the West and we've found Taekwondo to be both a self-defense system and a competitive combat sport.</div>
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<b>Fact # 28:</b> Interested in putting your skills to the test? Whether you want to put your skills to the test in a formal environment, you'll be happy to hear that there are many regional, national and international Taekwondo tournaments to participate in and NYC is home to many! If you've got your eyes on the prize, there are always the Olympic Games to prepare for.</div>
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<b>Fact # 29:</b> The divisions organized for <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/nyc-martial-arts">NYC Martial Arts</a> competition are based upon skill level and age, so no matter how young or old or <img alt="Taekwondo Classes in NYC" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgSYPswvE0Q/VFI37EMQ4NI/AAAAAAAAAjg/pyhdYHm6Cms/s1600/Taekwondo%2BClasses%2Bin%2BNYC.jpg" height="212" style="float: right;" title="Taekwondo Classes in NYC" width="320" />experienced or inexperienced you are, you should have the opportunity to compete.</div>
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<b>Fact # 30:</b> If you sign up for <a href="https://advancemartialartsconnect.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/how-to-find-yourself-a-truly-great-taekwondo-teacher-in-new-york/" target="_blank">Taekwondo classes in NYC</a>, you can expect to learn quite a bit of the Korean language! This is because commands and prompts are given in Korean. The same commands are used in competition, which is why all martial arts studios will expect you to learn them.</div>
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<b>Fact # 31:</b> Skill and achievement in Taekwondo are reflected by the color of your belt. From the lowest level to the highest: white, yellow, green, blue, red and black. It will take you many, many years of dedication and practice to achieve black belt. If any NYC dojo, gym or studio offers you a "fast track" to the top, they are not to be trusted. There is only one way to become a skilled Taekwondo fighter and that's through hard work.</div>
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<b>Fact # 32:</b> Taekwondo competitions may look fierce and the moves difficult to pull off, but the risk of serious injury is actually very low! Most of the time, competitors walk away from sparring with little more than a few bruises and perhaps some stiff muscles. The rules governing Taekwondo are strict and are in place to protect competitors from harm.</div>
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<b>Fact # 33:</b> One of the first and most important lessons all NYC residents will learn is the five Tenets of Taekwondo. These tenets are intended to guide <img alt="NYC Martial Arts" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EHfWYphd_jg/VFI37Bsw7jI/AAAAAAAAAjc/BWlPuYJSLo8/s1600/NYC%2BMartial%2BArts.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="NYC Martial Arts" width="212" />students through their lives and to gently influence absolutely everything they do, from their actions and choices to the very foundations of their decision-making.</div>
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<li>Courtesy (Ye-Ui)</li>
<li>Perseverance (In-Nae)</li>
<li>Integrity (Yom-Chi)</li>
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<li>Self-discipline (Guk-Gi)</li>
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<b>Fact # 34:</b> Taekwondo students in NYC are required to take an oath, which essentially teaches them to be respectful, honorable and responsible:</div>
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I undertake to comply with the principles of Taekwondo.</div>
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<b>Fact # 35:</b> The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) is the biggest tournament organization and its rules and regulations are applied to competitions held by the Olympic Games.</div>
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<b>Fact # 36:</b> Taekwondo isn't just a fantastic fitness and self-defense system; it's also a platform upon which students can develop their whole character, from their mind and heart to their body and soul.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-76992480625966128412014-10-20T00:43:00.002-07:002014-10-20T00:43:41.392-07:00 Love Taekwondo? 36 Facts Los Angeles's Martial Arts Aficionados Should Know, PART 3<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This four-part article series presents 36 different facts people who are interested in Taekwondo should know about this Korean martial art system.</b></i></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series, which presents 36 interesting and important facts about the martial art system taking Los Angeles by storm: Taekwondo! In Part 2, we delved a little deeper into Taekwondo training: learning that it is about more than just mastering combat technique, but that it places equal emphasis on breathing, control, discipline, morality and an understanding of philosophy.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fact # 19:</b> Taekwondo is regarded as a universal art, with people of all ages, genders and from countries all over the world learning this martial art for a great variety of reasons, whether it's for general fitness, cultural identity or self-defense.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fact # 23:</b> Taekwondo, as a martial art form, was developed over a thousand years ago as a way to enable Korean militia in the army to defend themselves in times of war. It was also intended to keep them physically fit when off the battlefield.</div>
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Welcome to the second installment of this four-part article series, which presents 36 interesting and important facts about the martial art system taking New York by storm: Taekwondo! In Part 1, we familiarized ourselves with this combat sport and discovered that it is of Korean origin, is more than a thousand years old and is primarily focused on teaching students how to kick their opponents into submission (although it does provide training in a variety of striking, grappling and self-defense techniques).</div>
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<b>Fact # 10:</b> Taekwondo is one of New York's most popular combat sports and martial arts styles with equal participation and interest from both men and women.</div>
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<b>Fact # 11:</b> Additionally, there are classes available for <img alt="Taekwondo New York" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gMrj14zhV4s/VEDow5cVvFI/AAAAAAAAAfI/f7fFiVx_rfo/s1600/Taekwondo%2BNew%2BYork.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="Taekwondo New York" width="212" />people of all ages, from children as young as 5 and 6 to active people who are well into their 70's and 80's.</div>
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<b>Fact # 12:</b> Think you're yet to see Taekwondo in action? Simply tune in to a Jean-Claude Van Damme, Tony Jaa or Chuck Norris martial arts film. The plot might not serve well as brain fodder, but the action sequences will leave you on the edge of your seat… and they are almost always Taekwondo in technique and style.</div>
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<b>Fact # 13:</b> The mastery of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/taekwondo-new-york">Taekwondo in New York</a> emphasizes the importance of correct breathing, even mid-fight. Through these carefully controlled breathing exercises, which are carried out while training in the various combat techniques, New York students can learn to discipline their bodies and remain calm, focused and energized while fighting.</div>
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<b>Fact # 14:</b> Taekwondo may be a martial arts tradition with many thousands of years of history, diversification and philosophy behind it, but modern day influences have lead to the development of a distinct sports component to it. Several Taekwondo tournaments are held in New York and nationally and internationally every year.</div>
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<b>Fact # 15:</b> "Tae" in South Korean means to strike and break with the foot; "Kwon" means to <img alt="Martial Arts New York" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fjZd-2EulRQ/VEDow2hbD8I/AAAAAAAAAfE/B-6OuI6jCaM/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BNew%2BYork.jpg" height="212" style="float: right;" title="Martial Arts New York" width="320" />strike and break with the hand and "do" is the way of life. So, together, Taekwondo is roughly translated as the way of striking and breaking with the hand and foot.</div>
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<b>Fact # 16:</b> Taekwondo has gained immense popularity in New York over the last 60 years. This can probably be attributed to the injection of martial arts films into western media. Now everyone wants to be able to execute a spinning kick and look awesome while doing it.</div>
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<b>Fact # 17:</b> Taekwondo requires students to become masters of concentration and to understand this martial art form's combat philosophy.</div>
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<b>Fact # 18:</b> Taekwondo was entered into the Olympic games on April 9th 1976 by the International Military Sports Council. Today it is one of only two martial arts systems (Judo being the other) that enjoy participation at this prestigious level.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-57487812868939467332014-10-16T02:55:00.003-07:002014-10-16T02:55:53.217-07:00Love Taekwondo? 36 Facts San Francisco’s Martial Arts Aficionados Should Know, PART 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you, like so many other San Francisco residents, absolutely love Taekwondo and/or are interesting in starting classes, there are a number of things you should know in order to become better acquainted with this ancient combat sport. To help you make a solid start, in this four-part article series, we shall be exploring the most important and interesting facts about Taekwondo...</div>
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<b>Fact # 1:</b> Taekwondo originated in South Korea over a thousand years ago and is, today, that country's national sport.</div>
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<b>Fact # 2:</b> Militia in the South Korean army are <img alt="Taekwondo San Francisco" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MRiySiEZbV0/VD-TX74Uu9I/AAAAAAAAAes/DOXTsKpkAdQ/s1600/Taekwondo%2BSan%2BFrancisco.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="Taekwondo San Francisco" width="320" />required to be fully skilled in Taekwondo as a part of their combat training. This enables them to fight enemy at close range without the use of weaponry.</div>
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<b>Fact # 3:</b> Taekwondo is a martial arts system that includes a variety of kicking and striking techniques. In fact, most of the emphasis in <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/taekwondo-san-francisco" target="_blank">Taekwondo training in San Francisco</a> is focused around kicks, blocks, punches and open-handed strikes. Students can also expect to master a suite of sweeps, chokeholds, joint locks, takedowns and throws. In this respect, Taekwondo offers students a very diverse physical education in both offensive and defensive combat techniques.</div>
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<b>Fact # 4:</b> The ranking in Taekwondo is easily remembered and completely without pretense. You're either an instructor or a student, and you're either a junior or a senior.</div>
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<b>Fact # 5:</b> Taekwondo doesn't typically involve the use of weaponry, which means that San Francisco residents can use this martial art system to become trained in the art of hand-to-hand combat. There is a keen focus on develop self-defense skills and on maintaining an exceptional standard of whole body strength, dexterity, alacrity and flexibility.</div>
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<b>Fact # 6:</b> Taekwondo is one of only two martial art <img alt="Martial Arts San Francisco" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIMbKkVqFQw/VD-TXx6JiLI/AAAAAAAAAew/Ws6B1xxeCoo/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BSan%2BFrancisco.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="Martial Arts San Francisco" width="212" />styles that have been accepted by the Olympic Games. The other is Judo.</div>
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<b>Fact # 7:</b> Taekwondo's underlying philosophies, codes of conduct and moral teachings very much reflect Korea's tempestuous history and colorful national character.</div>
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<b>Fact # 8:</b> Although students of any San Francisco Taekwondo studio can expect to learn a great variety of combat techniques, this form of martial arts is perhaps best known for it's kicking techniques. To the educated eye, it's the specific techniques used that differentiate Taekwondo from "similar" forms of martial arts that stem from Korea's neighboring countries, such as southern Kung Fu (China) and karate (Japan).</div>
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<b>Fact # 9:</b> Taekwondo also requires students to become skilled in a number of takedown and grappling moves, many of which are quite similar in technique to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Think of it this way: it's not enough to kick and strike your opponent into submission; you're also going to need the full-contact skills necessary to neutralize an attacker should they happen to get close to you. Being able to throw, trip, wrestle and choke or joint hold an opponent is what could win you the round and – in extreme cases – allow you to escape with your life!</div>
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Stay tuned for the second installment of this four-part article series to find out more interesting facts about one of the most popular <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/san-francisco-martial-arts">martial art forms in San Francisco</a>: Taekwondo!</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-67624645837387300992014-09-25T00:14:00.000-07:002014-09-25T00:14:04.893-07:00A FAQ Guide to Kickboxing for Chicago Residents, PART 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the final installment of this four-part FAQ guide on kickboxing as a popular form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-chicago" target="_blank">martial arts in Chicago</a>. Let’s look at the answers to some final FAQ before wrapping up this series…</div>
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<b>FAQ: What do I need to buy before starting kickboxing?</b></div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor:</b> “Pack as though you’re going for a workout at the gym! You’ll need comfortable, loose-fitting pants and a T-shirt, as well as a towel and water. Check with the kickboxing studio you’re signed up at as to whether or not they expect you to bring your own gloves. Many do for hygienic reasons, which is perfectly understandable. If they don’t supply gloves for students to use, they’ll certainly sell them.”</div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor:</b> “As it was explained, you should be able to buy gear from most <b><a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/kickboxing" target="_blank">kickboxing studios in Chicago</a></b>. If your particular gym doesn’t, your instructor will certainly be able to point you in the right direction in terms of where you can get the best quality and priced gear.”</div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor:</b> “The only time you will be expected to participate in kickboxing without shoes is when you’re going up against an opponent. The risk of injury would be too high. Otherwise, you should wear comfortable training shoes during practice as these will protect your feet and prevent the spread of germs.”</div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor: </b>“You’ll begin with some light stretching and warm-up exercises, which vary depending on where you go. Skipping, running, jumping jacks are the more typical modes of warming the muscles for your impending martial arts workout. You’ll then start running through your offensive and defensive techniques, which include kicking, punching, quick maneuvers and blocking. You’ll also perform a suite of resistance and weight training exercises that are designed to increase muscle power, such as abdominal crunches and push-ups. Finally, you’ll conclude your kickboxing workout with thorough stretching and perhaps 5 to 10 minutes of light cardio to cool down.”</div>
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<b>FAQ: I’m a girl and I’d like to take up kickboxing, but I’m worried about developing a more masculine physique. Is this often a problem for female kickboxers?</b></div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor:</b> “Kickboxing offers Chicago residents a whole body workout using your own body weight rather than heavy weight lifting, which can build excessive muscle mass. As such, this is really not a problem. And in any case, women do not naturally have enough testosterone in their bodies to build muscle like men do, so you don’t have to worry about looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger after a few months of kickboxing classes.”</div>
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<b>Chicago Kickboxing Instructor:</b> “If you train hard, come in for private classes three to four times per week and work on your general fitness and strength outside of these classes, it won’t take you long to become good at kickboxing. Most people notice a distinct improvement in the tone and conditioning of their bodies after only three months and you should certainly be able to defend yourself effectively after just as long. On average, it takes dedicated students four years to achieve black belt.”</div>
</div>AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-54951161989001016222014-09-22T07:01:00.001-07:002014-09-22T07:01:33.454-07:00A FAQ Guide To Kickboxing For Atlanta Residents, PART 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the third installment of this four-part FAQ guide on kickboxing as a popular form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/">martial arts in Atlanta</a>. So far, we've looked into what kickboxing is, the age classes it caters to, whether it's considered dangerous and what impacts an old injury might have upon one's suitability for this form of martial arts. Let's look at some more FAQ...</div>
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<b>Atlanta Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "This is something that will vary from kickboxing studio to studio in Atlanta. Some are more than happy to accept walk-in clients, while others require you to <img alt="Martial arts Atlanta" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WL1iLwAx1Mc/VCAnlGHcHSI/AAAAAAAAAbk/ccWBQUo0k3E/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BAtlanta.jpg" height="212" style="float: right;" title="Martial arts Atlanta" width="320" />first book before you can participate. Most studios or gyms are more than happy to have interested people come in and take a look before they decide to join or not, so don't hesitate to stop by!</div>
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Additional advice is to be aware that there are certain slots during the day that will be busier, so if you can only attend classes after work - which is when most people go - you may need to book in advance. Some kickboxing studios operate on a first come first serve basis, so you also might want to arrive a little earlier. The best course of action is to call and speak to your instructor and find out how the studio works."</div>
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<b>FAQ: Is there a difference between the kickboxing taught in specialist studios and the classes held in fitness gyms?</b></div>
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<b>Atlanta Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "Yes there is a difference between combat kickboxing and what is known as 'cardio kickboxing,' which is also often called Tae-bo or boxercise. For cardio kickboxing, the punching and kicking techniques are adapted <img alt="Kickboxing Atlanta" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I0X3sy4yUVE/VCAnj6SjAsI/AAAAAAAAAbc/cgrl35ObH7w/s1600/Kickboxing%2BAtlanta.jpg" height="212" style="float: right;" title="Kickboxing Atlanta" width="320" />into an aerobic routine, which is performed to music. You don't actually strike anything and you aren't learning how to defend yourself effectively. What you are doing is burning off a lot more calories than you would by simply jogging on the treadmill! Cardio kickboxing offers Atlanta residents a killer workout that is incredibly effective for weight loss and toning.</div>
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Combat kickboxing, on the other hand, is more traditional and involves mastering of the fighting and defensive techniques necessary to go up against an opponent. The skills you acquire in the studio will have real world applications and instead of punching and kicking thin air, you'll develop more power from practicing on kick shields, punching bags, and focus mitts."</div>
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<b>Atlanta Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "Some kickboxing studios do offer students a belt grading system, which is nice in that it allows you to see your improvement and progress in the color of a sash you wear around your waist. The order from the highest level of achievement in kickboxing to lowest is: black, 3rd, 2nd and then 1st brown, green, blue, purple, orange, yellow and then white."</div>
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Tune in again next week for the final installment of this four-part FAQ guide and to read the answers to a few last questions about <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/kickboxing">kickboxing for Atlanta Residents</a>!</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-88439047123390333092014-09-18T01:08:00.000-07:002014-09-18T01:08:08.455-07:00A FAQ Guide To Kickboxing For Las Vegas Residents, PART 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the second installment of this four-part FAQ guide on kickboxing as a popular form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/las-vegas-martial-arts">martial arts in Las Vegas</a>. Let's get straight back into the questions.</div>
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<b>Las Vegas Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "Absolutely not. While it is important to match your techniques against an opponent so that you can learn how to improve, or how to apply your skills to a real world <img alt="Kickboxing Las Vegas" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNpnBxnVHWA/VBqM7t3RtlI/AAAAAAAAAaY/DgFOThMmV3M/s1600/Kickboxing%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="Kickboxing Las Vegas" width="212" />situation, you don't have to do anything you don't want to. Many students of kickboxing only wish to improve their fitness, so they come to learn the skills and techniques and to run through the rigorous training without ever actually fighting.</div>
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<b>Just be prepared though:</b> you're probably going to want to give sparring a go after a few months of kickboxing! Direct and violent hits and kicks aren't typically allowed in practice rounds, so talk to your instructor about the rules and regulations and about whether he or she thinks you are ready."</div>
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<b>Las Vegas Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "As with any sport and particularly combat sports, there is always the risk of injury, but not from the cause you might expect. Most injuries in kickboxing happen because someone is trying to pull off a difficult move, or they haven't warmed up sufficiently, or they don't fall correctly. Sparring, on the other hand, is closely supervised and there are many rules and regulations for contestants to follow. As such, fewer bad injuries actually happen during fights, although they do happen. The take-home message is that kickboxing training is no more dangerous than a sport such as tennis, and yet it is probably safer than contact sports like rugby and football."</div>
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<b>Las Vegas Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "Most Las Vegas residents bear some kind of injury they received months, years or even decades ago, <img alt="Martial Arts Las Vegas" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yl2q9m2mMto/VBqM778P52I/AAAAAAAAAac/kwUVYKNqFlM/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" height="212" style="float: right;" title="Martial Arts Las Vegas" width="320" />so don't let it hold you back. If you are able to be physical and if your doctor has given you the green light on rigorous exercise, there is no reason for you to limit yourself and not take up kickboxing. In fact, the kind of training offered by this form of martial arts might actually see you on a shorter road to rehabilitation and recovery! Make sure you explain your injury to your instructor and pace yourself; work around it."</div>
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<b>Las Vegas Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "Oh yes! Nowadays, most <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/kickboxing">kickboxing classes in Las Vegas</a> are split down the middle in terms of male to female ratio. Actually, there may very well be more women because of a greater desire for self-defense skills. So, if you're a woman, you'll find yourself in good company!"</div>
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Tune in again next week for the third installment of this four-part FAQ guide and to read the answers to more of your questions about kickboxing!</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-57734344960392196142014-09-10T07:31:00.003-07:002014-09-10T07:33:31.610-07:00A FAQ Guide To Kickboxing For Los Angeles Residents, PART 1<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This four-part article series provides a comprehensive FAQ guide to kickboxing and why it is this martial art form has become so immensely popular across the United States.</b></i></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Los Angeles Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "I'm not fit enough for kickboxing: I need to get fit before I join up… these are the oldest excuses in the book for not getting <img alt="Martial arts Los Angeles" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LJdIZKaSRTs/VBBe7x-T62I/AAAAAAAAAZU/XGLGncuWAI4/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" style="float: right;" title="Martial arts Los Angeles" width="212" height="320" />started with martial arts. You get fit through regular classes and you will find yourself hungering for greater physical activity once you have started. You don't need to be fit at all to join a beginner's class and, in any case, you'll find yourself getting fit quick. Please note that this is not to say that beginner classes are easy. Expect to sweat, grunt, pull and strain!"</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Los Angeles Kickboxing Instructor:</b> "How frequently you train depends quite heavily on your goals. If you want to become a professional kickboxer, then you should train almost every day of the week, focusing either on developing your kickboxing techniques or to increase your general fitness, strength and dexterity. The average for those just wanting to get fit and learn some useful self-defense techniques is 2 to 3 private classes per week. If you can only manage one or two, make sure you get some other form of exercise at least once or twice per week, so that you won't find yourself physically struggling to keep up with the class."</div>
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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a hybrid martial art form that focuses on teaching students a suite of grappling and wrestling techniques. These include joint-locks, chokeholds and other manipulations that force your opponent to yield to you and submit.</div>
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<b>Fact # 1: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu</b> isn’t only for New York citizens who want to get fit and learn how to protect themselves. It’s also used by law enforcement officials and by aspiring MMA fighters who want to expand their combat skill set.</div>
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<b>Fact # 2:</b> You don’t need to be big or tall to become proficient in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or even to compete in one of New York’s tournaments. The philosophy of this form of martial art is to take the fight to the ground as quickly as possible, where your opponent cannot use his or her weight and/or height against you.</div>
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<b>Fact # 3:</b> Brazilian Jiu-jitsu originated in Japan many centuries ago. It was adapted by a Brazilian family called the Gracie’s (Carlos and Helio Gracie to be precise), at which stage it became known as <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-new-york" target="_blank"><b>Brazilian Jiu-jitsu</b></a>, rather than just Jiu-jitsu. It was subsequent to this that it became a martial art and self-defense system for people who aren’t so impressive in size or stature.</div>
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<b>Fact # 6:</b> Helio Gracie – Carlos’ brother – was very small in stature and so he struggled to pull off some of the more dramatic throwing moves required in Judo. This is what influenced Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to take the fight to the ground where the relative height of an opponent doesn’t matter. He developed a suite of attack techniques that limited the need for strength in this martial art and instead, relied on clever and strategic maneuvers. </div>
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<b>Fact # 7: </b>The UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship – is perhaps the biggest and most important organization for combat sports in the United States. This very establishment was started by the Gracie family as a way to market Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. How did they do this? They staged fights between Brazilian Jiu-jitsu fighters and fighters from other martial arts. It was this platform from which Mixed Martial Arts sprang (MMA)</div>
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<b>Is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu For You?</b></div>
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The very rationale behind Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is that by taking the fight to the ground – that is, by tripping your opponent and getting them in a horizontal position – you can employ a suite of grappling, wrestling and holding positions to force them to submit. This means that you don’t need to be particularly strong or tall to naturally become an excellent fighter. So, if you’re interested in taking up <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/" target="_blank"><b>martial arts in New York</b></a>, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu could definitely be for you!
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-63758308014430013132014-09-02T00:22:00.000-07:002014-09-02T00:22:03.874-07:00Kickboxing Athletes in Houston Explain the Top Benefits of Learning Martial Arts, PART 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let’s take a look at two final benefits offered by karate, judo, kung fu, jiu-jitsu, krav maga and <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/kickboxing" target="_blank"><b>kickboxing classes to Houston</b></a> residents.</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 5: Learn About the World</b></div>
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Martial arts may be about combat, but each system is supported by a complex framework of codified traditions and philosophies. These are born out of the culture from which the martial art sprang and speak volumes about that particular country’s history, culture and code of ethics. Most residents who go for <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/" target="_blank"><b>martial arts classes in Houston</b></a> will soon find themselves curious about the origins of their particular combat sport of choice. And most people who take martial arts to professional heights will even find themselves adopting some of the culture’s ideals and methods! </div>
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“I began jiu-jitsu simply to learn some cool self-defense techniques and also as a way to get fit, since I find myself getting bored at the gym,” says one Houston resident. “After a few weeks, I started becoming curious about Japanese culture and about the origins of jiu-jitsu. I spoke to my sensei (instructor), did some online reading and started watching martial arts movies. You discover so much about a culture through their martial art and its underlying philosophies. Understanding its country’s history is almost a fundamental piece of the puzzle. Now, I’ve booked myself a trip to Japan and I probably would never have gone if I didn’t sign up for jiu-jitsu in the first place!” </div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 6: Go Pro!</b></div>
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If your body takes to your choice of martial art, be it karate or kickboxing, you may have the opportunity to take it to professional heights! There are many kickboxing tournaments in Houston and across the country, as well as internationally. If you’re good and if you work very hard, you might become a big name in the combat sport. Aside from the obvious glory involved, there are also sponsorship deals to consider. Professional athletes don’t always make it big, but when they do there is quite a bit of money involved.</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 7: Dance and Fight Choreography</b></div>
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Learning a martial art not only helps you get exceptionally fit and flexible, but it also teaches you a suite of body movements and skills that could actually become quite useful if you’re an actor or dancer. It would look really good on your acting résumé to be proficient in, for example, kickboxing. That’ll help you in your bid to be featured in that next action film while also enabling you to keep your body in beautiful condition between projects. If you’re a keen dancer, integrating certain martial arts movements and maneuvers into your routine could yield some beautiful and creative results! Think outside the box and enjoy success on a whole new level.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-14348055939333499092014-08-27T01:55:00.000-07:002014-08-27T01:55:05.598-07:00Jiu Jitsu Athletes in Houston Explain the Top Benefits of Learning Martial Arts, PART 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i>This three-part article series explains the many incredible physical, psychological and soulful benefits of mastering any form of martial arts.</i></b></div>
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Welcome to the second installment of this three-part article series on the many extraordinary advantages of martial arts classes as a form of fitness. In Part 1, we discussed the following (more obvious) benefits:</div>
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# 2: Learn to defend yourself</div>
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Now let's move on to the more esoteric benefits offered by karate, judo, kickboxing, kung fu, krav maga and <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/jiujitsu">jiu-jitsu classes to Houston</a> residents.</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 3: Inner Peace</b></div>
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The core philosophy of most forms of martial arts is to preserve peace, not only between yourself and the world around you, but also within yourself. Just think how many <img alt="Jiu Jitsu Houston" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NE-7_Bo0p34/U_2RCoqkMPI/AAAAAAAAAWM/hPqUDvk99Xg/s1600/Jiu%2BJitsu%2BHouston.jpg" height="320" style="float: left;" title="Jiu Jitsu Houston" width="212" />situations of conflict could be avoided if we were more patient, calm and centered. Most fights with friends, family, a spouse or that pushy person on the bus could be neatly sidestepped if we ourselves weren't already stressed to breaking point.</div>
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Martial arts, such as jiu-jitsu, emphasize the importance of fighting without passion and without anger. Meditation becomes an integral part of any lesson and this teaches students how to clear their mind and free their hearts of all burdens, including stress, anxiety, frustration and anger. As such, classes in your chosen form of martial arts can become extremely therapeutic, much like a session of yoga. The key difference here is that you can also channel pent-up frustration into the punching bag or your instructor! That way, you leave all of your negative energy behind you when you return home.</div>
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So the next time your spouse leaves his socks next to the bathroom sink or she makes you sit through one of her tedious soap operas, you'll have the patience to put up with it, making for a more harmonious home environment.</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 4: Build Confidence and Put an End to Bullying</b></div>
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Bullying and intimidation are major problems in all Houston schools. An effective way to deal with this problem is to equip our students with the skills necessary to defend themselves against other, more aggressive kids. It doesn't matter how <img alt="Martial arts Houston" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9-EQc2gnnAs/U_2RCm3Gv5I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/ZJVur_E2768/s1600/Martial%2Barts%2BHouston.jpg" height="320" style="float: left;" title="Martial arts Houston" width="212" />small or frail a child might be. Just about all forms of martial arts and especially jiu-jitsu and its Brazilian counterpart teach students how to use their opponent's weight, size and strength against them, so it doesn't matter if the school bully is bigger and stronger than your kid. He or she should be able to defend him or herself and get away safely.</div>
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While we don't condone violence in schools, sometimes it takes a quick, sharp punch to the nose or an embarrassing trip-up in front of their friends to send out a loud and clear message to all school bullies: I am not to be messed with! Martial art classes provide Houston residents, and especially kids, with greater self-confidence, which can prove invaluable in a hostile school environment.</div>
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Stay tuned for the final installment of this three-part article series to learn more about the many incredible benefits of mastering a form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/">martial art in Houston</a>, such as Jiu-jitsu.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-38062070432280456192014-08-13T07:09:00.001-07:002014-08-13T07:09:37.314-07:00Krav Maga Athletes In Houston Explain The Top Benefits Of Learning Martial Arts - PART 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Martial arts classes have become a very popular way for Houston residents to keep fit and have fun while doing so. It's also comforting to know that while we are getting fit, we're learning the techniques and skills necessary to defend ourselves in a dangerous situation. But, according to Krav Maga experts (an Israeli martial art), there really are a plethora of benefits that extend past the physical and into the psychological and soulful realms.</div>
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In this three-part article series, we shall be exploring the many benefits of learning martial arts, whether it's Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai or kickboxing. Let's start with the more obvious benefits martial arts offer Houston residents: getting fit and learning to defend yourself!</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 1: Get a Killer Body and Become Exceptionally Fit</b></div>
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Martial art classes, especially combat sports like Krav Maga, offer Houston residents an engaging and intense whole-body workout. By attending classes between three to four times per week, <img alt="Krav Maga Houston" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6GAG6Xr_e2I/U-tuduKhdKI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Yt0_iuyK1lg/s1600/Krav%2BMaga%2BHouston.jpg" height="320" style="float: left;" title="Krav Maga Houston" width="212" />you can get your body in the best physical shape of your life. Combine this with a balanced, healthy eating regime and you'll build muscle, lose unwanted fat, increase your flexibility and develop master coordination. Learning martial arts like Krav Maga is about mastering your body and training it to become a powerhouse and endurance machine, even if you are smaller and lighter than your opponent. Having a set of abs you could grate a block of cheese on doesn't hurt either!</div>
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<b>The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 2: Learn to Defend Yourself</b></div>
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The core philosophy of any martial art form is to teach students the virtues of peace. However, should combat become unavoidable, it then provides you with the defensive skills and offensive techniques necessary to floor your attacker. These skills vary between the different kinds martial arts. For example, Judo focuses more on defensive skills while Krav Maga, which is a form of Israeli street fighting, is more offensive in nature. Others, like Aikido, seek to preserve the well being of your attacker while Karate, for example, emphasizes the importance of neutralizing your attacker through decisive and injurious means.</div>
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What is constant between the martial arts is that they all teach students how to defend themselves. What differs is HOW this is <img alt="Martial arts Houston" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OhjRxlRVADs/U-tudyH8FWI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/_xxVsmuAVaY/s1600/Martial%2BArts%2BHouston.jpg" height="320" style="float: right;" title="Martial arts Houston" width="212" />achieved.</div>
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<b>Don't martial art classes encourage students to become violent?</b></div>
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This is a common concern expressed especially by parents of children who want to become involved in martial arts. While learning combat technique can excite children to the extent that they want to show off in front of friends, the punishment for using these skills against another child outside the dojo (classroom) is severe. This aside, the primary lesson taught in any <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/">martial art school in Houston</a> is to preserve peace and to never go looking for a fight.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-37551279244385970972014-07-31T03:43:00.000-07:002014-07-31T03:43:31.887-07:00How Learning Martial Arts Changed New York Woman's Life, PART 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Michelle Cohen* endured an abusive and often physically violent relationship with long-time boyfriend, Darryn*, for five years when she finally decided to take matters into her own hands. She signed up for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at New York-based academy, which she chose for its core principle that with the right combat technique you can take on an opponent of any size and strength, no matter how small you are. Since Michelle was substantially smaller and weaker than her boyfriend, she believed Brazilian Jiu-jitsu would be the perfect martial art form to train in.</div>
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<b>The Storm Hits</b></div>
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It was about three weeks after Darryn stormed out of the house in tears that I began receiving plaintive messages and calls from him begging for forgiveness. When I made it clear that I wasn't interested in reconciliation and that we should schedule a time to have him come by and collect all of his belongings, the messages turned ugly. He became more pugnacious than ever - if that were possible - and eventually <img alt="Martial Arts NYC" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EfIAKDqm0jg/U9ob7hQ12jI/AAAAAAAAANA/To9eEnuSbD8/s1600/Martial+Arts+NYC.jpg" height="300" style="float: left;" title="Martial Arts NYC" width="180" />I felt I had to notify the police of my situation. I wanted someone there on the day Darryn was to come and get his stuff, so I arranged with a local New York cop to drop by and ensure that the collection went smoothly.</div>
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I had just come back from my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class at the New York gym when I saw Darryn's car parked outside my house. It took me several minutes to calm down, remembering my breathing techniques and adopting the meditative state of mind we had been taught in our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes. I don't know why I didn't call the cops right away, but a part of me wanted to show Darryn what I had become and that I wasn't a possession he could squash and suffocate anymore. I stepped out of the car feeling strong and yet calm. There was no anger. He saw me coming and approached me, looking me up and down salaciously in my sports gear.</div>
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"You started working out or something? Wish you could have done that when we were together. I would have enjoyed this new you."</div>
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"What do you want, Darryn. I've made myself perfectly clear over the phone."</div>
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"Yeah I know you have. I came to get my stuff."</div>
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"You were supposed to come tomorrow."</div>
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"What does it matter? Have you got someone new already? Do you want to hide your new boyfriend from me?"</div>
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"The only new person in my life is me. I want you to leave now and come back tomorrow as we arranged."</div>
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"I think I'll come in now and get my stuff, because I'm here and I'm free right now."</div>
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"Darryn, you don't seem to understand. You're not in control anymore. I am. And I'm telling you that I'm not available for you right now. You've got to leave."</div>
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He spat these last words out and with that, his face darkened… the face I'd seen a thousand times: the face that heralded a violent outburst and a Neanderthal display of strength. Only this time, his backhand seemed to come from miles away.</div>
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Without knowing it, my martial arts training had dramatically improved upon my dexterity, alacrity and reflexes with the result that Darryn's assault seemed to happen as though it was under water. It took ages to reach me and when it did, I grabbed his arm and went with its momentum, tipping him off balance and throwing him completely over my shoulder in a move I had practiced again and <img alt="New York Brazilian Jiu-jitsu" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcYoMuN7iig/U9ob7zjxe_I/AAAAAAAAANE/xmHVv2X_i7A/s1600/New+York+Brazilian+Jiu-jitsu.jpg" height="300" style="float: left;" title="New York Brazilian Jiu-jitsu" width="180" />again at my <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-new-york">Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes in New York</a>. Instead of using the smooth rolling motion I would with a sparring partner, I made sure Darryn had a very bumpy ride and he landed back-first on the pavement, cracking the back of his head against the curb.</div>
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The violence of my action shocked me terribly and for an instant, I nauseatingly thought I might have killed the idiot. Instead of hanging around to find out, I fled for my car and raced off to the police station where I shakily explained to the sergeant what had happened. He followed me back to my house only to find that Darryn had left. We did a walk of the perimeter of my house and, much to my relief, discovered that he hadn't left anything destroyed in his wake. It's not often one gets to use Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or any form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/nyc-martial-arts">martial arts taught in NYC</a> in a real life situation, but when you do… well, let me tell you just how incredible that feeling is!</div>
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I had to move out of my home. I wasn't prepared to wait around for Darryn to plan a counter-move, so I made quick arrangements and put the house on the market. Thankfully, I haven't heard from him since that day I threw him to the pavement; a move I never thought I would be capable of if it weren't for the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes at the local New York academy.</div>
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Learning martial arts changed my life; it pulled me out of my circumstances and out of my own head, which was as much a prison as my physical life. I don't think there is a better form of exercise or a life philosophy than what is taught in martial arts classes and I can't recommend them highly enough to one and all who find anything lacking in their life, whether it's a little social confidence or the basic human right of feeling safe and protected.</div>
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It took an intimate relationship with the floor and the violence of shattered glass to finally convince Michelle Cohen* that she needed to get out of her abusive relationship. But she knew that simply breaking up with her boyfriend, Darryn*, would only be the start of her struggle and so she began Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at an Atlanta-based academy, which she found online. It was six months later that her classes would pay out in the most deliciously justified way thinkable.</div>
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We had been together for five stormy years, of which I probably only spent two being happy. The loss of self-esteem was something that happened over many years and it crept up on me so stealthily, I had no idea I was becoming less and less confident in all aspects of my life. Many of my friends drifted away because they couldn’t identify with me anymore and were frustrated with trying to get me to see the situation for what it was. </div>
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One day, I found myself on the floor with a shattered glass inches from my head. The ‘me’ of five years ago suddenly came roaring back into my body and I found myself thinking with the most clarity I’d had in years: what are you doing here? Do you like it on the floor amongst all this broken glass and the teeth-chattering fear that you are literally going to die today?</div>
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It didn’t take me long to read up about martial arts. The Internet offered lots of information and suggestions and so it was only a week later that I signed up for <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/jiujitsu" target="_blank"><b>Brazilian Jiu-jitsu</b></a> at a local Atlanta gym. I liked the sound of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu because I’m quite small and slim and my boyfriend towers over me at over 6 ft. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to take on opponents bigger and stronger than yourself by taking the fight to the ground. While I had no intention of actually wrestling my boyfriend to the ground during a fight, I did fantasize about landing a couple of well-placed kicks that would force him to think twice about getting aggressive with me.</div>
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I began rigorous training at the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu club in Atlanta and after only a couple of classes; I began feeling emotionally stronger and more confident. After four months, I split up with Darryn who never saw it coming at all! At first he was prostrate with tears and grief: apologizing for every bruise, every broken glass and every dented door. When I refused to forgive him, I left abruptly and I didn’t hear from him for two months.</div>
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I changed the locks on the doors and began to grow accustomed to life without an abusive thundercloud living in the house. I continued my <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/" target="_blank"><b>martial arts classes</b></a> at the Atlanta gym and was growing stronger, more muscular and more confident each week. But that wasn’t the last I’d hear from Darryn. Of course it wasn’t. He abused me physically, emotionally and psychologically for five years. I thought it was all over, when in reality, those three blissful weeks were really the eye of the storm…</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-77931089968472312662014-07-21T03:11:00.000-07:002014-07-21T03:12:03.866-07:00Krav Maga Takes Off in New York as Citizens Refuse to Play Victim Anymore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i>This news article reveals that increasing numbers of NYC citizens are becoming trained in the Israeli martial art form of Krav Maga; taking street protection out of the hands of the NYPD and into their own.</i></b></div>
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It has become one of the most popular forms of martial arts in New York and more and more of the Big Apple’s citizens are signing up for classes that are not only getting them into peak physical condition, but are also arming them with the skills necessary to defend themselves against attack. We’re talking about Krav Maga (pronounced krahv ma-GAH) and if you’re unwilling to feel like a victim at any time of the day or night whilst walking New York’s streets, this might be the martial art for you!</div>
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Krav Maga is a combat system that was developed by the military in a 1940’s war-torn Israel. Its name is derived from the <img alt="Krav Maga classes in New York" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfMwUlx-NRk/U8zblkAGAmI/AAAAAAAAALk/PmK_FjmMtAY/s1600/Krav+Maga+classes+in+New+York.jpg" height="260" style="float: left;" title="Krav Maga classes in New York" width="400" />language Hebrew and literally means "contact combat". True to its name, krav maga is an intense and full contact combat NYC martial art that focuses on training students to face very real world situations. In other words, it’s anything but fight choreography and what you learn in <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/krav-maga-new-york">Krav Maga classes in New York</a> follows you out onto the street, into the subway and anywhere else you may go.</div>
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Not surprisingly, more and more New Yorkers are signing up for krav maga classes because they want to get in shape and learn the technique necessary to keep them safer on the street. The techniques taught in these classes include a suite of grappling and wrestling moves, as well as kicks, strikes and chokeholds. The emphasis, however, is on the kinds of moves students can use in an urban context involving an attack by a thug, gangster, thief or any aggressor.</div>
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Anyone who has spent any amount of time in New York will likely have felt threatened by another person at some time or another. <img alt="Krav Maga classes in New York" class="size-full wp-image-37" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-um3N_bbI1ms/U8zblvJU2-I/AAAAAAAAALg/r1XcEzbzWO4/s1600/NYC+Martial+Arts.jpg" height="260" style="float: left;" title="Krav Maga classes in New York" width="400" />Knowing that you have krav maga classes behind your name does wonders for the confidence and self-esteem with which you might handle such situations. But this is not to say that krav maga classes encourage New York residents to seek out fights! Quite the contrary, the primary rule of this martial art form is to avoid combat unless it is impossible or unsafe to do so. The next rule in line is to debilitate your attacker quickly and mercilessly and then to escape.</div>
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Another great benefit of this form of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/nyc-martial-arts">NYC martial arts</a> is that people of all shapes and sizes are able to participate and that, no matter how small or short you are, you can learn the physical skills and combat techniques necessary to protect yourself.</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-16077156767066759942014-07-11T03:54:00.000-07:002014-07-11T03:55:49.717-07:00Kickboxing News Chicago: Love of Muay Boran Reignites in Tumultuous Thailand<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thailand has been quite heavily featured in the news recently, and it’s not for its gorgeous beaches, surfside resorts and tourist attractions. It’s because of the political turmoil that has engulfed the country, knocking it off the top of the list as one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. In spite of the unrest, light urban warfare, demonstrations and blockades, however, Thailand recently held its first ever annual world championship in a martial art form that previously seemed to have faded from media attention.</div>
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“Most are familiar with Muay Thai kickboxing,” say Chicago martial arts experts. “It’s national sport of Thailand, but muay boran? Not so much, even though the former is essentially the basis of the latter.”</div>
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The recent annual world championship was held in honor of this ancient form of martial art, which has made an astounding comeback in recent years.</div>
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“Muay boran is the soil out of which muay thai sprang,” explain <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-styles/kickboxing" target="_blank"><b>kickboxing experts in Chicago</b></a>. “It is an ancient martial art that is performed without the use of armor or weaponry. The key concepts behind muay boran are very similar to muay thai and not surprisingly since muay thai has borrowed much of its techniques from muay boran. In particular, students are taught to make use of eight ‘limbs’ or contact points for striking: their left and right hands, elbows, knees and feet.”</div>
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The recent championship was held in March in the ancient capital city of Thailand – Ayutthaya – and it went off beautifully in spite of the political turmoil that roiled on at the time. At this event, martial arts fighters from more than 15 countries went hand-to-hand at venues located along the banks of one of Thailand’s great rivers: the Chao Phraya River. </div>
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“Each fighter is carefully weighed and then divided into classes so that fights are fair and evenly matched,” explain <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/martial-arts-chicago" target="_blank"><b>martial arts experts in Chicago</b></a>. “These divisions also take age into account so that experienced fighters of the same weight aren’t pitted against much younger and less experienced fighters. In addition, all contestants are made to wear special gear to protect their shins, chest, head and elbows. Mouth guards and gloves are also required, while the younger divisions are prohibited from kicking and punching their opponent in the head.”</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-45538898228203257982014-07-08T06:08:00.000-07:002014-07-08T06:08:07.366-07:00Meridian ATA Martial Arts School in Idaho<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Jim and Heather Neitzell are the co-owners of <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-school/martial-arts-id/martial-arts-meridian/meridian-ata-martial-arts" target="_blank"><b>Meridian ATA Martial Arts facility in Idaho</b></a>. Though they have a number of martial arts schools, but currently putting all their efforts in this facility in Meridian, Idaho. The school serves a number of areas including Boise, Nampa, Eagle and Caldwell. More than 200 students have enrolled in this facility and boasts of advanced infrastructure and amenities. When it comes to trainers and instructors, it has an experienced crew to impart self-defense techniques to both adults and kids. Learners can choose from three diverse disciplines including Taekwondo classes for adults and children, and kickboxing and Krav Maga solely for adults. Pay a visit and look for yourself. </div>
AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-71240629503283473002014-07-04T23:46:00.000-07:002014-07-04T23:46:13.821-07:00Karate Experts in New York Explain Why Martial Arts Should be a Part of Your Child’s Education, PART 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the second half of this two-part article series on just why it is karate experts in New York believe that children nowadays could stand to benefit more from lessons in the martial arts than they could from most other courses taught in the standard school syllabus. In Part 1, the following important points were made about martial arts classes for kids:<br />
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There are many other reasons why learning a martial art form can become such an integral part of your child’s education, so let’s take a look at those before concluding this two-part article series.</div>
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Yes, you read that correctly. According to karate experts in New York, learning martial arts can help kids who are routinely bullied as much as it helps to rehabilitate the aggressors.</div>
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“Children who bully are frequently burdened with some sort of psychological pressure, such as instability in the home, which can go as far as violence and abuse. Learning a martial art encourages NYC students to meditate and to become more introspective. It nurtures a much greater harmony between body and mind so that the child thinks before he or she simply reacts,” <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/karate-new-york" target="_blank"><b>karate experts in New York</b></a>.</div>
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“Additionally, the exercise and meditation done during a martial arts class can help aggressive kids - who are aggressive because they are stressed - to deal more effectively with stress. So, in many ways martial arts classes can actually help to eliminate the pressures and blind behavioral reactions thereto that may cause an essentially good child to become violent, disobedient and rebellious.”</div>
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It’s a common misconception that learning martial arts will teach kids to become violent or that it is dangerous because it might encourage them to test out what they have learned on each other. This understandably causes concern, because the last thing a parent wants to hear is that their kid has high-kicked a peer into the hospital, especially if they were just messing about and having a bit of fun.</div>
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“The first and most important rule or philosophy taught to students is to never seek a fight and, when possible and safe, to escape danger before confronting it,” explain <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/nyc-martial-arts" target="_blank"><b>martial arts experts in NYC</b></a>. “Martial arts teachers never encourage children to fight or to use their skills against each other. A part of any lesson on how to use your physical power is the message on how to respect it, too.”</div>
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“Harmony is of utmost importance and through meditation and lessons in self-control, respect and discipline, children will learn the grave danger behind misusing the combat techniques taught in martial arts classes,” explain karate experts in New York. “In any case, you’ll find that lessons help to alleviate aggression and stress, so kids are far less likely to seek trouble.”</div>
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AdvanceMartaialArtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650888800126048728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878537224340683481.post-27955439279402184422014-07-04T19:22:00.001-07:002014-07-04T19:26:35.588-07:00Jiu-Jitsu Experts in NYC Explain Why Martial Arts Should be a Part of Your Child’s Education, PART 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mathematics, science, biology, language, history, geography, economics: the subjects taught in primary and secondary schools today are all meant to provide our children with the appreciable intellectual and informative platform necessary to start life as a young adult. But there may be an integral component missing in all of this…</div>
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According to <a href="http://www.advancemartialartsconnect.com/martial-arts-resources/jiu-jitsu-new-york" target="_blank"><b>Jiu-jitsu experts in NYC</b></a>, children nowadays could stand to benefit more from lessons in the martial arts than they could from most other courses taught in the standard school syllabus. The reality is, only a fraction of children in New York go on to study mathematics and the sciences at university. The rest will forgot they ever learned about atoms, molecules and Newton’s laws of motion. Martial arts classes could be benefitting them in so many more ways.</div>
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So, what does martial arts offer New York’s youngsters that a high school education in physics, geography or chemistry doesn’t? And why might this education be even more beneficial?</div>
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“Learning a martial art is about infinitely much more than simply learning a couple of cool moves. Any martial art form is a tradition, a philosophy and a corresponding suite of combat techniques,” explain jiu-jitsu experts in NYC. “The children will first and foremost learn the importance of respect, of discipline and of mental stoicism before learning how to take down an opponent. They are taught the importance of applying self-discipline to all aspects of their life and in applying oneself fully and passionately to all of one’s endeavors.”</div>
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“In essence, the martial arts are religions without the dogma or judgment. When you fail or fall down, you are not admonished, but rather encouraged to learn an important lesson. Dedicating yourself to mastering a martial art form, whether it’s taekwondo, karate, judo or aikido, nurtures a different world view and one that is more harmonious for yourself and for others around you,” say jiu-jitsu experts in NYC.</div>
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“A lack of respect and discipline in school is perhaps one of our country’s biggest problems and it’s one that often begins in home for one reason or another. The martial arts offer New York residents a way to teach their children invaluable life skills that will encourage them to respect their elders and their peers more; to become more focused in class and to learn to cope with stress more effectively,” explain jiu-jitsu experts in NYC.</div>
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“Then, of course, there’s the obvious benefit of your child’s ability to defend him or herself against physical threat. This might be experienced at school as a result of bullying or it could be experienced outside of school as your child makes his or her way home using public transportation. Either way, with sufficient training, they will have the combat skills, speed and dexterity necessary to protect themselves against assault and hopefully to escape harm.”</div>
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