Blog — martial artist

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...

TikTok is one of the most used, fastest-growing, and rising social media app. It is a platform for different artists, dancers, singers, comedians, actors, or technically just anyone with different hobbies, sport, or talents. It’s a source of entertainment for anyone and some even showcase different educational content.  Are you also currently obsessing over TikTok too? Read through our Top 7 Tiktok Martial Arts related accounts to check out: @michelangelo.sampognaro Starting off with this Taekwondo athlete from Palermo, Italy is Michel Angelo Sampognaro. With over a million followers, he gained popularity among his amazing Taekwondo content!  If you’re an aspiring...

Martial arts are combat systems and traditions used for different purposes, including self-defense, competition, and fitness. Popular martial art types include Jiujitsu, Taekwondo, Karate, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Judo, kickboxing, and MMA.  Many martial artists nowadays are on social media and use their platforms to present their skills and expertise in the field. In this article, we bring you a variety of martial artists on Instagram that are worth following.  Seth Adams To top off our list, we have Seth Adams. Sounds familiar?  If you’ve been listening to whistlekick’s podcast, Sensei Seth was invited over to talk with Jeremy Lesniak...

There are a lot of benefits to practicing martial arts on a regular basis. Whether you train on your own or with a team, training daily will not only help you in maintaining your physical fitness but will also benefit your mental and spiritual well-being. If you’re new to martial arts or an expert in the field, you might wonder these things: Where should I train? How big should the place be? Should I train indoors or outdoors? How does my environment affect my training? We’ll be answering all your questions and giving you FIVE places you never thought you...

No matter what your goals are, big or small, your mental game is your key to success, which is why it’s important to learn how you could harness great mental health to perform the best. Mental toughness is described as the ability to sustain focus and commitment in situations where you face adversity or challenges to complete a course of action. In short, it’s about never quitting and staying strong till the end. So the question is - How do we get mental strength or mental toughness? Here are THREE mental exercises that will assist you in learning how to...