Being a kid is so easy sometimes, isn’t it? They start something new and they don’t overthink it. They just dive right in. But adults start a new recreational activity and it can be an experience fraught with worry. How’s it going to go? What might go wrong? Maybe this is a bad idea. Sound […]
If you’ve ever sat on the sidelines watching your child in martial arts or helped them train at home and harbored a secret desire to start classes yourself, you may be wondering if you’re just too old to learn a new trick. How old is too old to start martial arts? The short answer is […]
Life has a way of, well, getting in the way, doesn’t it? Whether it’s family commitments or school or work, sometimes our responsibilities have to be prioritized over all else, which means our passions and hobbies fall by the wayside. But if martial arts — and more specifically, a black belt — is the one […]
You may be on board with the idea of martial arts for kids — great way to burn off excess energy, learn a little discipline and coordination, get some exercise — but what about starting martial arts as an adult? Sure, there’s the self-defense aspect, which is important, but there’s so much more to the […]
Many people find their way to martial arts as adults, which has its advantages. But a particular group of adults — the older, wiser set — can really shine. Folks in their golden years often have the time and interest for a new hobby, and they tend to find that martial arts is particularly beneficial. […]