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...]
Inspiration
Sometimes we all need some inspiration to keep on going. In this section we bring you inspirational stories about over-40 martial artists who are showing us the true way!
Health Benefits of Tai Chi for the Elderly
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...]
73-year Old Irish 9th Taekwon-do Grandmaster
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...]
Women Empowerment: Jennifer Chadam’s Martial Arts Story
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...]
66 Year-old Taking Control Over Her Disease Through Karate
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...]
36 Year-Old Mom and Figther
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...]
Cane Fu: Self Defense for the Elderly
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...]
A 53-Year Old’s BJJ Black Belt Story
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...]
Mother of Two and Her New Passion for Boxing
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...]
45 Year-Old Guru and His Unique Martial Arts
Silat is a form of martial arts that originated and is unique to Malaysia. With influences from Indian and Chinese martial arts, Silat presents a mixture of familiar stances and unique principles. … [Read more...]
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