Articles by Aaron Hoopes

This is the second part of a series on the study of breathing for Martial artists. In the first part – https://www.martialjournal.com/breathing-in-martial-arts/ – I discussed the basics of abdominal breathing and how it is a practice to learn to use the lungs to their maximum capacity which can enhance all [Read More]

One of the most fundamental aspects of martial arts training involves effective breathing. Proper breathing practice in the martial arts enhances speed, timing, energy generation, and Kime ([key-may], A Japanese term for Focus, envisioning the momentary tensing of every muscle at the same time to project energy force. Many traditional [Read More]