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Are more people working out in 2021?

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Are more people working out in 2021?

2021 hasn’t been the best year for all of us. It has made us realize a lot of things and might even have encouraged us to do the things we love or aspire to do. Many trends have emerged - including the fitness industry. Are you one of those who were motivated to start your fitness journey? Or are you a fitness junkie who has been inspired to keep on going because of the new fitness trends? Let’s find out! Wearable Fitness Techs Many tech companies definitely leveled up their game in terms of the gadgets and technologies they offer...

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7 Things You Need to Start Your Own Martial Arts Club

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7 Things You Need to Start Your Own Martial Arts Club

Do you want to open a martial arts school but don't know where to start? The decision to open a martial arts school isn’t easy and it takes time to carefully plan it out.  Creating your own martial arts club may be a lot of fun, especially because you're starting a business while doing something you enjoy. However, you're launching a business that trains individuals with fatal tactics, which can present legal difficulties. Whether you're a seasoned instructor trying to expand your empire or a newly trained instructor hoping to open your first club, here are 7 things that you...

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6 Signs that Martial Arts has Taken Over Your Life

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6 Signs that Martial Arts has Taken Over Your Life

Living a martial artist’s life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. There are certain rules you must remember as a martial artist. There are disciplines to follow and one of which is to always bring respect, honor, and discipline wherever you go.  Despite that, having martial arts in your life will help you be more focused, goal-oriented, and apply all the things you learned from training to the real world. Here are 6 signs that martial arts have truly taken over your everyday life: Training, Training, Training As a martial artist, training is not an option. It is a necessity. To...

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5 Ways to Improve your Motivation for Training

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5 Ways to Improve your Motivation for Training

“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat” - Richard Marcinko Motivation, it is something that we all need as humans. Having motivation for martial arts training will help you stay focused on your practice and achieve future goals. It is crucial to your success in martial arts as well as in your daily life.  Are you losing motivation in training? Below are 5 ways to improve your motivation for training and continue your martial arts journey with a little more inspiration to reach your goals and dreams. Be inspired It is normal to lose motivation...

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Tips to Avoid Getting Injuries While Training

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Tips to Avoid Getting Injuries While Training

Do you own any sparring gear in your collection? Do you use them during training? Are you aware of the possible risks you might get when you don’t use this equipment? Are you aware of how important these things are to protect yourself and avoid getting injuries while training? Let’s find out. Warm-up and Cooldown As martial artists, training is a very important part of our routine. In line with this, warm-up and cool-down is an essential part of the training we do on a daily basis.  Proper warm-up and cool-down can help your body adjust and prepare for the...

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