Archive for September, 1999

Are the Martial Arts still under development?

Tuesday, September 14th, 1999
Are the Martial Arts still under development?

What is a martial art?

A martial art can be defined as any skill that can be applied in warfare. The word martial means “military.” So traditionally, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern martial arts are leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapon fighting. But also horsemanship, javelin throwing, archery, spear fighting, halb (more…)

Exercise Motivation: the Most Common Reason Why People Quit Martial Arts Training

Wednesday, September 1st, 1999
Exercise Motivation: the Most Common Reason Why People Quit Martial Arts Training

Finances? Injuries? Too stressed for time?

Exercise motivation is often lost for a variety of reasons. But while there may be many excuses for giving up a workout program, there is often a greater, underlying reason why a student gives up–especially in Martial Arts practice.

It is simply that motivation got misplaced.

And a good instructor can help a student get beyond the experience of losing exercise moti (more…)