Ageing and training
For the first 15 years of my martial arts training I had a teacher who was always training as part of the class. While many… Read More »Ageing and training
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Martial arts and binge drinking
I recently went on a holiday where I spent ten days in different places in France and Italy. I noticed, once more, how these countries… Read More »Martial arts and binge drinking
Regular training to avoid injuries
There are lots of people out there that play the occasional football or tennis match or spend a week per year skiing. Most martial arts require a different approach and cannot be practiced occasionally if you want to enjoy the benefits that they can bring and avoid injuries.
How strongly do you wish to succeed in martial arts?
When you see a person who is active and among the top performers within your school or club have you ever asked your self what… Read More »How strongly do you wish to succeed in martial arts?
If you just want to sweat go for a run
Some times at the end of those intensive lesson when everybody is pushed to the limit some of my students come to me and congratulate… Read More »If you just want to sweat go for a run
The importance of symmetric training
Most traditional martial arts train their techniques in a symmetric way. Every exercise is performed both on the left and right side. Boxing and some… Read More »The importance of symmetric training