When starting training in martial arts, especially after forty, one must consider a few things. Make sure to observe a class and meet and talk with the instructor, make sure the type of class you are … [Read more...]

Baby Boomers continue to be active in recreational sports, and the injuries keep coming. Two of the biggest risks in recreational sports are cycling and basketball. The intensity of basketball, with … [Read more...]

Aikido is a form of martial arts just like Taekwando, Hapkido, and Krav Maga. Ben White started Aikido at the age of 40 and shares his insights on his experience of the sport. Aikido is very fast and … [Read more...]

One of the things that is often overlooked in the exercise and workout routines of many people is that of flexibility when conducting their exercises. However, this component is even more of an … [Read more...]

If you are late into middle age and have led a life in recent years that has found you immobile, then you might think that it might be too late for you to reverse your risk of heart issues, but think … [Read more...]

Are you looking to stay alive while navigating the often rough streets. There are three terrific martial arts that will help keep you alive in scary situations. Krav Maga is the self defense art that … [Read more...]

There are definitely myths floating around about flexibility that need to be put to rest. First of all, you do not have to hold a particular stretch for a minimum of 60 seconds for it to be effective. … [Read more...]

If you?re an adult who is just getting into Taekwondo, there is no reason to worry about your age being a factor. Aside from the self-esteem boost, it will also help develop self-confidence and … [Read more...]

As frustrating as being forced by an injury to draw down your exercise routine can be, it's critically important that you return to your routine gradually and safely, while paying attention to the … [Read more...]

Japanese Aikido can be helpful keeping elderly adults physically and mentally fit. There is a group of elderly women in Novosibirsk, Siberia who have been practicing aikido for more than ten years. … [Read more...]