Martial Arts Q & A - How can I tell if it's flexibility or strength that is stopping me from kicking higher?
Posted: April 14, 2023
Another great question. Once you hit a plateau where your kicks are not getting higher, doing more is not the best use of your training time. Once you get past the beginner stage, it's more about how you train and what you train. You need to be more strategic and smart about your workouts. Just going to class is fine, but it can take you a long time to get improvements. Depending on what is wrong, you might never get the fix in class. But with an inquiring mind, and a willingness to learn, you can accelerate your progress by training smart.
This week's question is - How can I tell if it's flexibility or strength that is stopping me from kicking higher? This question was asked by a green belt. I am going to answer it for a student that knows how to kick and is practicing outside of class.
To determine whether it's flexibility or strength that is limiting your ability to kick higher, you can try the following tests:
Martial Arts for Fitness and Confidence: How to Improve Your Child's Confidence and Fitness Fast
Posted: April 14, 2023
Martial Arts for Fitness and Confidence: How to Improve Your Child's Confidence and Fitness Fast
Martial arts is not just about learning self-defense techniques. It also offers various benefits for children, including improved fitness and increased confidence. In this article, we will explore how martial arts can help improve your child's fitness and confidence and provide tips on how to achieve these benefits fast.
Martial Arts for Fitness
Martial Arts Q & A - If I can only do one thing to get better kicks, what would that be?
Posted: April 13, 2023
Question from a busy student.
Before I answer this I would have to have the student answer a few questions.
1. Do you have proper technique?
Martial Arts Q & A's - What Common Mistakes do Beginners Make?
Posted: April 10, 2023
When you start your martial arts journey, it's important to remember that the path is full of mistakes. Mistakes are how you get better. No one ever starts and does a perfect technique. If you pay attention to your practice, mistakes can help you learn the proper techniques. However, there are some common mistakes most beginners make that they don't have to. By paying attention to a few things, you can bypass these mistakes and train properly and advance faster.
Here are some of the most frequent ones and how to avoid them:
What Age is Kempo Karate For?
Posted: April 09, 2023
What Age is Kempo Karate For?
Kempo, a form of martial arts that originated in China and later spread to Japan and the United States, is a great activity for people of all ages. While some martial arts styles are geared more toward adults or children, Kempo is a style that can be adapted for any age group.
At our Kempo martial arts school, we offer classes for students as young as four years old, all the way up to adults. Our classes are designed to be age-appropriate and focus on developing skills that are relevant to each age group.