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Here’s How Martial Arts Can Help With Arthritis And Joint Health
Signing up for martial arts classes probably isn’t the first thought that crosses your mind when you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, but research indicates it might be quite beneficial in loosening your joints and helping with pain. Arthritis is the chronic inflammation of the joints. It typically starts with one joint, but once a person has been diagnosed with it, there’s a good chance other joints will eventually be affected. Some of the common causes of arthritis include: Age Obesity Wear and tear due to overusing joints Accidents or sports injuries Muscle weakness Family history How Martial Arts Help With Arthritis Learning martial art provides various ....
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7 Benefits Of Having A Sibling Who Trains In Martial Arts With You
Having a sibling who trains in martial arts with you enriches your journey as a martial artist. You get to share experiences at the gym and enjoy some healthy sibling competition. Your shared passion for martial arts strengthens your sibling bond and improves your relationship in many ways. This article will explore some benefits of training martial arts with one or more siblings and how it impacts your journey as a martial artist. Seven Advantages Of Training Martial Arts With A Sibling Some of the benefits of training martial arts with one or more siblings include: 1) Makes Training More Fun Martial art classes are group activities, so you get to interact with many people during ....
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How To Get Past The Fear Of Getting Hit As A Fighter
How To Get Past The Fear Of Getting Hit As A Fighter The fear of getting hit can leave fighters at any level frozen. It turns them into breathing punching bags as their fear cripples their ability to mount any semblance of an effective offense. Being afraid of getting hit isn’t something to be ashamed of. Many of the fighters you see competing at the highest level of combat sports once had to overcome this fear. The fear of getting punched is pervasive with beginners learning how to fight. It’s one of their first challenges as they approach their first sparring sessions. Some people even quit training to avoid having to deal with this fear. There are two main reasons ....
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The Way of the Not-So-Empty Hand: A List of Karate Weapons
What!? Karate weapons? That doesn’t sound right! If you’ve read our recent post on what Karate means you know that the literal translation of Karate in Japanese is “empty hand.” The logical implication here is that there are no weapons used in Karate. Strictly speaking, this is true. There are no real “Karate weapons”. However, there is a list of Karate weapons that many Karateka train with. Let’s dive in and learn all about them! The History of Karate Weapons So, if fighting weapons don’t exist in Karate, where did these weapons come from and why are they associated with Karate? It’s all because of the Okinawans. ....
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6 GAMES THAT TEACH SELF CONTROL TO CHILDREN
If you work with young children, then you will want to read these easy to play self regulation games for children. These six games provide great suggestions for physical or occupational therapy self regulation activities and require no equipment! We all love activities that do need any preparation or equipment. The research study that was performed were for kindergarten students. Here is a description of the six games played in the study. These games were designed to help children practice: paying attention. following directions. remembering rules. demonstrating self-control. RED LIGHT, PURPLE LIGHT Like Red Light, Green Light, a teacher acted as a “stop light” by standing ....
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15 Tips For Picky Eaters
Healthy Food for Picky Eaters Here are 15 foods picky eaters can choose from. Some are homemade, and some are store-bought. Let’s dive in. 1. Veggie chips Vegetables are a great source of vitamins A and C, B vitamins, and fiber. But getting your picky eater to eat veggies can be a challenge. Most store-bought veggie chips are made from vegetable flour or powder. Make your own instead. It’s easy. Bake thinly sliced beets, sweet potatoes or zucchini with a dash of oil. 2. Pumpkin or banana pancakes Whether using pancake mix or cooking from scratch, flour is fortified with B vitamins and iron. Pancake mix has added sugar, but topping pancakes ....
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Give Your Heart to Martial Arts
All martial arts involve physical activity that increases both your mental and physical endurance. But did you know that practicing martial arts also helps to maintain healthy heart function and a strong cardiovascular system? February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the different heart-related conditions that could potentially affect any of us, such as heart disease, stroke, and cardiac arrest. To help shed light on this topic, we’ve listed some of the surprising links between martial arts and a healthy heart! Martial arts strengthens your heart A high-intensity martial arts workout both temporarily raises your heart rate and ultimately lowers your ....
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Karate vs. Taekwondo: What's The Difference?
Karate and taekwondo both start with beginners learning fundamental rules and basic moves. These form the foundation for learning the more advanced moves. In each martial art form, you’ll learn different “stances” and ways to punch, kick, and block an opponent. These will be done slowly, and each move is held to help you get the right form. It’s important to know that holding stances for a longer period in both karate and taekwondo will not be helpful in an actual fight. The stances are meant to be used as a training tool. Fight movements need to flow quickly from one to the next to be effective. Karate Karate is best known in pop culture ....
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Parenting the Shy Child
Parenting the Shy Child In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, shy children are often assumed to have something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament. Children are born with unique personalities, although the environment can play a significant role in how these traits present as the child develops. What is apparent is that shyness falls on a continuum, where children have varying levels of this trait. The important thing is to remember that different character attributes should be embraced to appreciate the unique way a shy child interacts with the world around them. Children are wired ....
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How Martial Arts Helps Kids and Families Build a Strong Community
Just like an elementary school, martial arts schools draw students from the local community. And just like elementary school kids, martial arts students give back. Bake sales, outdoor events, fundraisers, these are the staples of how teachers, students and families connect with their community on a broader scale. A martial arts' student’s leadership skills, their attention and kindness and respect in everything they do at school and home, make a big impression. Parents attest to this all the time, speaking with enthusiasm to what their kids are learning, how they’re developing strength and confidence on the journey to black belt. This journey culminates in an official ....
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