Martial Arts

Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, is known in the Western fighting world as one of the “sprawl-and-brawl” disciplines of martial arts, focusing on striking the opponent more than grappling, clinching, or submission holds. Drenched in a long history as a royal art form of many traditions, this martial art also greatly accentuates the goals of conditioning and fitness in a fighter. Using Muay Thai techniques can greatly improve stamina for (more…)

Parents who are thinking about enrolling their children into martial arts classes will naturally have a number of concerns. They’ll want to know the age groups that students are divided into. They’ll want to know that their child won’t be sparring against much older kids. Also, what steps will be taken to make sure their child remains safe? What happens in the event of an injury? How are behavioral issues dealt with? Below, we’ll discuss some of (more…)

In this continuing series, let’s address more issues and frequently asked questions that concern parents who seek to enroll their child in a martial arts program. The first question in this part is possibly the most important one of all.

How do I find the right martial arts teacher for my kids?

You will know when you have a face-to-face meeting and
observe him or her teach a martial arts class. The
chemistry between a prospective (more…)