2018 started off great for me, training-wise. I was never one of those people who seemed to live at the dojo, but I was maintaining a fairly regular training schedule and felt I was progressing nicely. And then, as happens all too often for many people, life got in the [Read More]
Plant The Seeds Of Positivity And Enjoy The Harvest! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools [Read More]
Nicole Beach talks About Her Journey, and Mission, with My Bruises Are From Authoring the Positivity Post here at Martial Journal has put me in contact with so many wonderful martial artists because I found articles about them. In this case, however, a reader sent me a link to an [Read More]
When people think of martial arts, they often imagine flashy kicks, acrobatic flips, or years of intense athletic conditioning. While those styles have their place, the reality for most people is very different. The average person wants something practical, efficient, and realistic—something that works in the real world without requiring [Read More]
a Comprehensive Overview: Traditional Chinese Medicine, known in Mandarin as 傳統中醫, Chuántǒng Zhōngyī (TCM), offers a profound and holistic framework for understanding and treating trauma. It is an approach that integrates classical philosophical principles with clinical methods to address the whole person. In the TCM view, trauma is not merely [Read More]
Martial Arts Safety Governance Ensuring the best possible success for your Business A Trifecta of Success for a Martial Arts Business While there are a number of different definitions within the Martial Arts Industry on what elements of business are needed in order to become a successful school owner, I [Read More]
The role of character coaching in martial arts and how athletes progress through the three levels of sports participation is a concept that can easily be overlooked or miscommunicated. These three levels are often forgotten when someone—or their child—first begins a sport. The expectation of each level, however, is implicit. [Read More]
SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL New Focus on Business I recently interviewed Jackson Rudolph, during which we discussed a myriad of topics related to Sport Karate. One of the more intriguing comments he made was that his writing is increasingly focused on the new generation of martial arts [Read More]
Three martial artists from South West Taekwondo Academy (SWTKD) will represent their country on the world stage later this year. Kieran McDermott, 25, Ben Turner, 23, and Elliane Reader, 17, have been selected for the national team. The trio successfully completed grueling try-outs to earn a spot with International Taekwon-Do [Read More]
Breathing is something we do automatically, yet ancient traditions have developed sophisticated methods to harness its power for bodily energy, emotional fortitude, mental clarity, overall health of the being, and spiritual growth. Two major approaches stand out in their widespread use and effectiveness: the Dàoist method of inhaling through the [Read More]
Martial artists from South West Taekwondo (SWTKD) are celebrating after taking home a medal haul from several competitions this summer. Students kicked off the season with the Elite Martial Arts Professionals (EMAP) Open Championships, which is open to students from different disciplines in martial arts. And the SWTKD team returned with over [Read More]
Martial arts offer a unique blend of physical, cognitive, and social benefits, making them an excellent medium for occupational therapy (OT). As an occupational therapist and martial arts instructor, I have witnessed firsthand how martial arts can positively impact individuals, particularly those with special needs. By integrating martial arts into [Read More]
A martial arts instructor is celebrating 35 years in Taekwondo – with honours including winning British, European and World titles. Master Vaughan Buxton, who started at the age of seven and earned his black belt by 10-years of age, has since gone on to train over a dozen champions. Vaughan, [Read More]
The modern age has given rise to innumerable and intractable illnesses – the suffering of which is shared by the planet, its flora and fauna, and all humanity struggling to find meaning and growth upon her surface. The modern era also offers us the never-before-seen possibility of bringing myriad [Read More]
Dekiti Tirsia Siradas is part of the larger Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), community also known as Eskrima, Arnis, or Kali, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas is a centuries-old combat system from Negros Island, Philippines. Rooted in the practical need for survival, it is characterized by its versatility and adaptability. Traditionally practiced [Read More]
The Journey Inside: Transitioning to Tàijíquán from External Martial Arts After decades of dedicated practice in external Martial Arts, many practitioners find themselves drawn to the subtle yet profound art of 太極拳, Tàijíquán. This transition, while challenging, often comes at a perfect time in a Martial Artist’s development, offering new [Read More]
Kung Fu Legend Wong Fei Hung Wong Fei Hung is a legendary figure in the pantheon of Chinese martial arts heroes. His life and exploits have transcended the boundaries of historical fact to become a cornerstone of folklore and popular culture. Born in 1847 in Foshan, Guangdong, China, and passing [Read More]
In a world often bustling with noise and chaos, there exists a serene art form that embodies tranquility and balance—Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Every year on the last Saturday of April, people from across the globe come together to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day. This is [Read More]
Leveraging Modern Gaming Strategies to Maximize Your School’s Curriculum Gamification of Personal Interactions I attended a Martial Arts seminar where the Lecturer mentioned how he had updated his school’s curriculum to create new Sparring Games or Martial Arts Games to provide more entertainment to the students, or as he put [Read More]
Being a Mom in the Martial Arts I give credit to Larry Davis for first sparking my interest in training martial arts. His show ‘n’ tell in fourth grade was his karate picture (he was doing a full center split!). Wow, did I think that was so cool! Of course, [Read More]
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