Both your mind and body could benefit from this type of activity  “Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training also need to develop an incredible amount of mental acuity. Mental strength is so important to martial arts that researchers have found karate experts’ stronger punching force may

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Research finds, as well as increasing physical fitness and mental health, martial arts can boost brain cognition too We are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength. But what do we know about the effects of specific types of exercise? Researchers have already shown that jogging can increase life

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Here is another success story from one of our valued members.  Kimberley has picked up her martial arts training program and ‘run’.  In a very short amount of time, Kimberley has progressed quite quickly through the beginner levels of Chito-Ryu Karate and continues to inspire many of us to push ourselves that bit more and

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Here is another success story from one of our valued members.  Rob has made an impressive start to his training.  Not only does Rob take part in classes regularly he also works at his home dojo to further develop his technique.   Anyway here are a few words from Rob on his experiences so far. “I

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Here is an excerpt of an article I thought that many of you would enjoy. Read the entire article at fightingmaster.com By Richard Hackworth, Ph.D., Lac. Positive Body Changes After about three weeks of true martial arts training, a wide range of physiological changes take place. Practitioners will exhibit improvements in blood sugar, blood pressures,

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Here is a short story written by one of our students for a school assignment.  Thank you to Klaudia for letting us share this piece with everyone. My Inspirations Sweat dripping pain as I am struggling to succeed;  a challenge like 50 push up’s in a row, with perfect position from head to toe. Hearts

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