Taijiquan, commonly known as Taijiquan, is a Chinese martial art with a history of hundreds of years. It involves slow, gentle movements and deep breathing, and has been described by many as a moving form of meditation. Tai Chi has recently gained popular…
Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century. Unlike other martial arts, it emphasizes peaceful resolution of conflicts rather than domination of opponents. Non-violence, compassion and respect for every living b…
Martial arts are developed systems of self-defense using specific techniques for each type of martial arts. The main goal of training is the spiritual improvement of those involved and the development of physical strength.
The time when women were only e…
Childhood obesity has become a rapidly growing issue. With obesity being linked to numerous health issues, it’s apparent that obesity at such a young age can be very problematic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesi…
Martial arts provides a number of excellent health benefits, in addition to instilling discipline and confidence within students. Through improving one’s skills during practice, a student of martial arts will also be able to build a healthier body and, by…
The Martial arts are frequently thought upon as a very masculine practice. While gender shouldn’t be an issue, we do find that many women either disregard martial arts as a guy’s endeavor or are intimidated by the perception of a boys’ club. That being sa…
Flexibility is a vital part of martial arts training. High levels of flexibility allow taekwondo artists to kick high and jiu-jitsu artists to be highly mobile and efficient, while reducing the risk of injuries for all students. Though most martial arts f…
We are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength. But what do we know about the effects of specific types of exercise? Researchers have already shown that jogging can increase life expectancy, for…