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Benefits of Core Strength Training

August 10, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

As I've mentioned on my previous posts, martial arts training is very broad in scope. Some people might think that it's all about brute force. But nothing can be further from the truth. Aside from … [Read more...]

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Martial Arts Conditioning: Effective Cardio Training

August 9, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

The internet is full of questions about martial arts. The questions may range from novice queries like the "best martial arts" to specific ones such as "how to enhance stamina". But among these many … [Read more...]

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47-year Old Metaphysics Teacher and His Journey in MMA

August 8, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts can often be seen as just a hobby for the young by most people. To some extent, people may even wrongly assume that it's just a passing phase; that people undergoing martial arts training … [Read more...]

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Is Martial Arts Training Good for the Heart?

August 7, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

To most people, martial training is just seen as a hobby or sport. More often people even view it as just a way to pass by time. But we know that it's more than just a form of recreation. Because … [Read more...]

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How Important is Cooling Down After Training?

August 6, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

In any form of physical activity, it's vital to acknowledge that you go through different stages with varying energy requirements. Normally, the physical requirement for energy and water increases as … [Read more...]

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Proper Hydration in Martial Arts Training

August 5, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

By its very essence, martial arts are holistic in approach. In other words, all aspects of the human person work together in order to achieve an optimum performance while undertaking martial arts … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Stretching Before and After Martial Arts Training

August 4, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

I remember way back in my school gym class, we wouldn't start any form of physical activity unless we've finished the routine stretching for at least 10 minutes. My teacher would always emphasize its … [Read more...]

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Losing Weight through Martial Arts

August 3, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

In any activity a person engages, he always starts with a purpose. But for that individual to keep pursuing this certain activity, he needs to develop his motivation. The same is true in martial arts. … [Read more...]

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Avoiding Martial Arts Training Burnout Through Proper Rest

August 2, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts training can benefit an individual in so many different ways. Aside from improving health through a consistent form of physical activity, it can also help individual develop positive … [Read more...]

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How Improper Jing Training Can Cause Injury

August 1, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts in itself is a physical activity. This means, every aspect of your bodily functions are involved during training. Because of this, there is a risk of injuring a muscle or any part of your … [Read more...]

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