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11 Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Adults

March 8, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Disciplines like karate and judo gained a lot of exposure and increased popularity in the Western society in the last one hundred years. They are equally practiced by children as well as the adults. … [Read more...]

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Can Senior Citizens Handle Martial Arts Training?

March 6, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Martial arts training is something that senior citizens can handle as long as they are under the supervision of a professional. Many senior citizens believe that martial arts is too strenuous of an … [Read more...]

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Am I Too Old To Start Taekwondo? – Law Of The Fist

March 4, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Many people believe that they are too old in order to learn Taekwondo once they get past a certain age. However, that couldn't be farther from the truth. While it's better to learn Taekwondo at a … [Read more...]

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The Best Sneaky Submissions To Tap Higher Belts In BJJ – BjjTribes

March 2, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

There are a few different sneaky submissions that you can implement in order to tap out higher belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. One of the reasons why you shouldn't be trying these types of submissions … [Read more...]

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[priv] Could Bruce Lee win a real fight?

February 28, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

People often wonder if Bruce Lee, the man who mainstreamed martial arts film, could win a real fight. There has been some debate over the years as to what type of fighter Lee might have actually been … [Read more...]

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DO NOT BE FOOLED BY NICE ‘MOVEMENT’ AND FANCY EXPLANATIONS

February 26, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

A major problem in the current karate environment is the prioritization of nice-looking movement and theoretical explanations over effectiveness. The top masters could apply waza at will and proved … [Read more...]

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Being a Good Partner in Life and in Martial Arts

February 24, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Being a good partner is often overlooked when we think about why we are good martial arts students. Usually first comes are we a good student or a good instructor. Being a good partner means many … [Read more...]

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Why There’s No Such Thing as “Too Old” for Martial Arts

February 22, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Martial arts can be practiced by all sorts of different people, including those over 40 years old, despite what many may think. Practicing martial arts has important health benefits as it keeps a … [Read more...]

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Martial Arts: An Unexpectedly Great Activity for Seniors – IOA Blog

February 20, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

Martial arts can be a good activity for senior citizens to practice, despite martial arts being seen as something for younger people. Martial arts is good exercise, highly social, and great for the … [Read more...]

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Karate: A path to non-violence in Colombia

February 18, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

A martial arts school in Colombia, an area traditionally filled with hostility and violence, is teaching the practice of karate. This style of karate teaches the importance of flexibility, … [Read more...]

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