The Brain-boosting Benefits of Martial Arts
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How martial arts affects your child’s brainFocus, attention and motor development are only a few of the benefits. See…
Arnis Demo · Tungkod (Cane)
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Anyo TungkodDemonstration of Anyo Tungkod (Cane Form) and its applicationsDemonstration held at the 9th Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) World Festival…
There Are No White Belt Katas - Zen and the Fishbowl
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There are no white belt or black belt katas; there are just katas performed at a white belt or black belt level.
How Does Meditation Change the Brain? - Scientific American
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Meditation can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve other mental abilities. Scientific American editor Ferris Jabr examines the changes in brain structure behind some of these benefits.
Karate in the Real World
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I’m an adult now and in university, and I’m seeing more and more how my training has been preparing me for the real world. Convenience never makes survivors. And that is the goal of learning classical martial arts, to refine yourself—body, mind, spirit.
Guide: How to choose the personal best martial arts for me
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Like most parents or students, finding the right martial arts school can seem daunting, especially if you have never studied it, or even if you have. The subject is vast, and many selections look the same on the outside (especially if they all have 5-star reviews!). We hope this helps you decide.
BasselsJ’s Address 2022/01
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Dear families and students, I would like to embrace the ending of a most unique 2 years, and the beginning…
Action, Satisfaction, Wellness: What Tai Chi Means to Me
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Post by Kurt Halfyard T’ai chi ch’uan, The Grand Ultimate Fist, and energy work in general have altered…
Goju Ryu Karate in Mississauga · A History of Karate Series
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The history of Goju Ryu is indeed complex, and it appears as though the art becomes changed (whether for better or worse, based on any number of measures) over time as it is passed down. This was my first hint at the link to biological evolution.
Conclusions and References to the History of Karate Series
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The split of martial arts into a ‘modern version’ and a ‘classical version’ is inevitable. If the classical versions are to be preserved, it must be done independently, with a concerted effort.
The Evolution of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 3/3
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After the War, Goju Ryu spread across North America and the world.
The Creation of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 2/3
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In Okinawa, there were three basic styles of martial arts named after the towns they were developed in: Naha-te, Shuri-te and Tomari-te. Goju-ryu ultimately developed from Naha-te. These styles developed in Okinawa in the 19th century from the Fujian province in southern China.
