Maintaining Respect in Martial Arts

Maintaining Respect in Martial Arts

There are many schools in the Chesapeake, Virginia area today that offer modern martial arts training. Programs range in difficulty, and they may be suitable for adults, children, and all levels of experience. Many disciplines are also offered, including karate, tai...
Martial Artist Spotlight: Bianca Walkden

Martial Artist Spotlight: Bianca Walkden

British martial artist Bianca Walkden is celebrating winning a bronze medal in taekwondo at the Tokyo Olympics last month. Walkden previously won a bronze medal for taekwondo at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and vowed to get the gold in Tokyo. However, the 29-year-old...
The Best Types of Martial Arts for Seniors

The Best Types of Martial Arts for Seniors

Martial arts are often touted to be a physical activity for the young and extremely active. It is often stereotyped as a contact sport, requiring sparring partners and optimal muscle and bone strength to defend oneself. However, there are still some forms of martial...
How the Martial Arts Industry has Grown in 2021

How the Martial Arts Industry has Grown in 2021

The martial arts industry has grown in 2021 by leaps and bounds. With the lockdown in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have realized the need for fitness in a community setting. Some have tried online fitness programs at home, but many others craved the...
The History of Muay Thai

The History of Muay Thai

Just as NFL football dominates the sports scene in the U.S. and soccer holds sway in Europe and South America, Muay Thai is the athletic event that keeps millions of people in Thailand glued to their TV screens and clamoring to get a ticket to a live match-up.  ...
Shaolin-Style Stretches to Know

Shaolin-Style Stretches to Know

Karan Bagri is a devoted fitness coach who started training taekwondo at eight years. He has flown to China, where he learned for six months before flying back to India. Karan earned skills in weapons handling, drunken fist, and tai chi, to mention a few. Here is a...