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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!

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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Sifu Desmond Jackson: The Father and the Teacher

March 16, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts training brings forth enumerable benefits to a person. It enhances a person's physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. However, the long lasting advantage of training will have to be … [Read more...]

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Seeking for More: A 57-Year Old’s Passion for BJJ

March 15, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

In martial arts, seeking for more to learn is definitely a natural desire when you develop a deep passion towards it. The passion a person develops just fuels up the drive to be more skillful and … [Read more...]

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Ninjutsu Master and His Passion for Teaching Self Defense to the Elderly

March 14, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Ed Martin, 73 year old Ninjutsu master and fifteen dan, proves that age doesn't matter in martial arts. Despite his advanced age, he still has the moves that even younger opponents have a hard time … [Read more...]

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A Mom’s Journey to Win Muay Thai World Title

March 13, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Melissa Walsh is A Gold Coast woman, mother to son Noah, representing Australia in the World Games in Russia for Muay Thai. Because of this she has been training two times a week during a four month … [Read more...]

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Kickboxing Mom’s Love for Training

March 12, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

In life, nothing worth waiting for comes easy. The same is true with martial arts training. You will not improve your skills if you don't sweat hard and pour all your efforts into your training. As … [Read more...]

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A Healthier 53 Year Old Brian Through Martial Arts

March 11, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

There are lots of benefits in training for martial arts. It can range from physical, psychological and even emotional. This is the reason why more and more people are now trying their hands at martial … [Read more...]

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Father and Son Tandem Muay Thai Training

March 10, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Even more exciting than doing something you are passionate about, is sharing the whole experience with someone you deeply care for. This is what father and son Peter and Thomas McCormick have to day … [Read more...]

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70-year old South Korean Grannies Training in Taekwondo

March 9, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

As I was surfing the Internet I came across this inspiring video on YouTube. This video shows many women aged 70 years and above training in Taekwondo in Korea. With such energy and passion, it's safe … [Read more...]

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55yo Grandma Recovering From Trauma Through Taekwondo

March 4, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

In the darkest times in life, we are often lead to believe that there's nothing we can do to change who we are or what we think about ourselves. But with some proper guidance and through time, we'll … [Read more...]

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