MARTIAL ARTS BOOST MENTAL HEALTH?

How Do Martial Arts Boost Your Mental Health?

Overcoming daily obstacles can be challenging. There are plenty of physical activities that are designed to assist people who are looking to boost their mental health. That’s why so many martial arts students benefit immensely from the distractions and focus martial arts provide. Exercise is a great way to create the balance that has been missing. And martial arts are …

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WHY ADAPTED FITNESS?

WHY ADAPTED FITNESS?

How I Created My Adapted Fitness Regime I have been in a wheelchair for the last 40 years and have always had to keep track of my weight, (like many of us really). There are so many benefits in staying fit, strong and healthy and I would like to talk about the reasons why I need to work on it …

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Medication and Training?

Should You Take Over-the-Counter or Prescription Medications During Training?

Martial arts training has numerous benefits, which you are likely already aware of. However, you may not be aware of the way drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, can affect training. Many drugs have a surprising effect on your body when you are engaging in high-impact activities during training. We’ll look at different classes of drugs, and how they can affect …

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How Martial Arts Gave Me the Structure I Needed in My Life

How Martial Arts Gave Me the Structure I Needed in My Life

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” Bruce Lee Many people struggle with ADD or ADHD as I have my entire life. At a young age, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder which is very common. I was prescribed to take Adderall …

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Muay Thai Boxer by Ryan Tang

Why Cutting Weight Is Often Unsafe for MMA Fighters

You may read about it in the latest MMA news – MMA fighters cutting weight so they can make it into a lower weight class than the one they should be in. Then, in the 24-or-so hours before the fight, they rehydrate and put a lot of the weight they lost back on so they can have an advantage over …

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