If we were only allowed to emphasize one thing about studying Martial Arts, it would be the feeling of Confidence it gives you that crosses over into every aspect of your life. The sense of standing strong, knowing you have worked hard even when you didn’t have the motivation, and now you get to reap…
If you are addicted to a substance or a lifestyle you want to rid yourself of, martial arts could be the answer. At one point on our life, we all have had to battle an addiction. Maybe it was something small and harmless like video games or nail biting, or it could be something more…
If you’ve ever encountered a Buddhist monk—or a Shaolin monk, even, as they might practice Buddhism—you may have noticed that they have dots etched on their foreheads. It turns out that, like many things, they are part of an ancient Buddhist tradition. They are the results of a ritual under the Chinese Foguangshan monastic ordination…
Keeping your students happy at any given time is one thing, but keeping them motivated is another thing, a more long-term goal that will determine the future of your classes. In every session in your martial arts club, the motivation here plays a huge part as it is the reason why your students come back…
Even the best athletes hit the same walls as everyone else. So why are they at the top of their game? In this article, we review some effective tips on how to overcome failure and turn it into an advantage. After all, there are no mistakes, only learning experiences. Learn from your mistakes Sure,…
Mindfulness and Muay Thai Many boxers employ various techniques to help them improve. From acupuncture to osteopathy and from weight lifting to yoga, today’s boxers have a variety of options to choose from. And adding to your list of options is meditation and the concept of mindfulness. If you want to practice your mind…