Years ago while exploring supplemental exercise routines for combat conditioning I discovered some advanced forms of Indian Clubs on the market. These devices are clubs weighted and used for strength training purposes. What I saw reminded me of the Chishi I used to workout with in my younger years of traditional Karate. The Chishi is […]
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Exergrip Putty: Hand Strength Conditioning I purchased this form of Grip Putty called “Exergrip” from Fred Meyer for $6.99. It has been beneficial in developing continued hand strength and endurance. Today there are many similar putty-type hand strengtheners available at sporting good departments. Putty such as this can be squeezed, stretched, and pulled in order […]
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I have become exceedingly disenchanted with industrious schools in the martial arts community that capitalize on fears about childhood safety. These schools attempt to snare parents through the guise of “free” workshops. The workshops essentially turn into self-serving marketing ploys to sign up the child for long-term taekwondo or karate classes, and they do not […]
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Did you know, every system in your body depends on water? Here are 10 easy reasons why you should make drinking water part of your daily routine. 1. Get healthy skin. Drinking water helps to moisturize your skin from the inside out. Water is essential to maintaining elasticity and suppleness and helps prevent dryness. 2. […]
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General Safety Create a safety plan. Listen to and act on your intuition. It’s better to be safe and risk a little embarrassment, than stay in an uncomfortable situation that may be unsafe. If you are in danger or being attacked and want to get help, yell “Call 911!” or give specific directions to onlookers; […]
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Is it just me or does the membership outlined in this video seem highly manipulative? I’m so appreciative I grew up taking karate in Bellingham when I did and not nowadays! Not that at elementary-school-age I was overly involved in what my parents paid for my lessons, what I did know is there wasn’t any […]
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As a consumer in martial arts education is it obvious when a school has imagery that misrepresents who is training there and what they personally get out of it? For example, how do all these different schools from across the United States all have the same people testifying how great their individual experience has been? […]
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The physiological and psychological healing aspects of massage therapy can be profound, and there needn’t be anything mystical about it. Historically speaking, massage is one of the earliest forms of physical therapy. It’s been used by a variety of different cultures for well over 3000 years. Nowadays, for athletes, the demand for massage is steadily […]
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The less people want your product, the more you need the tactics, sales, and marketing. Sukiyabashi Jiro is a three-Michelin-starred Japanese sushi restaurant in Tokyo where diners must place reservations a minimum of 2-months in advance. A plate of sushi costs $300. Its success is not in the novelty of its meal being so expensive. Its recognition […]
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We host one free women’s self-defense seminar every 3 months. To reserve your spot for the next one, visit the “Women’s self-defense workshop” page.
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