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Mark Cook – “The Perfect Age”

January 21, 2014 By Brett Kraiger

In an online discussion a while back a person lamented to me, "I always wanted to study martial arts. Now it's too late." I asked him how old he was and he replied, "17!"  Now, if you're seventeen, … [Read more...]

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Health Benefits of Tai Chi for the Elderly

April 5, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts isn't just about self defense and acquiring multi-coloured belts. Over the years, martial arts has also proven to help people gain back a certain level of functioning to an inured body … [Read more...]

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73-year Old Irish 9th Taekwon-do Grandmaster

April 2, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

It's awe inspiring to see people get recognition for doing things they're passionate about. This is because we witness all their efforts and undying dedication finally paying off. But for some, … [Read more...]

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Women Empowerment: Jennifer Chadam’s Martial Arts Story

March 30, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

When you're a mom, people often think you have a lot of responsibilities that you have barely enough time to do things for yourself. Although there's nothing wrong with this, having women especially … [Read more...]

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66 Year-old Taking Control Over Her Disease Through Karate

March 27, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

It's human nature to seek control over the situation you are in. But life is unpredictable. When unexpected changes happen to our lives, we fear because we know our ability to control is threatened. … [Read more...]

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36 Year-Old Mom and Figther

March 25, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

There are more than a dozen reasons why people get into martial arts. For the young it could be a hobby and for the old it could be for health related reasons. But some people have some unconventional … [Read more...]

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Cane Fu: Self Defense for the Elderly

March 23, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Training in martial arts brings a lot of benefits. For the elderly, this can translate to having a healthier body and contribute to a positive outlook in life. Most importantly, it can serve as … [Read more...]

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A 53-Year Old’s BJJ Black Belt Story

March 20, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts training is no joke. It's exhausting and physically demanding. However, drawing inspiration from other people's experience might help us push ourselves further. Take for example, Harvey … [Read more...]

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Mother of Two and Her New Passion for Boxing

March 18, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Rachel Marshall grew in a very active family. She, along with her siblings, excelled in many different sport in primary school back in the UK. Her parents were in an all out support during her growing … [Read more...]

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51 Year Old Mom and Her Blue Belt in Filkenjutsu

March 17, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts may not be appealing to many the first time they encounter it due to the violent and misleading reputation it has. However, there are also many who changed their view on martial arts … [Read more...]

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