October is National Bully Prevention Month. Since we’re hearing so much about bullying these days, we should probably take a moment to clearly define it. With my long experience teaching martial arts and working with children of all ages, I’ve seen “bullying” most often come down to some version of peer conflict. For behavior to…
In light of recent events and in today’s very uncertain world I feel strongly that I need to reiterate that YOU ARE YOUR OWN PROTECTOR. That job cannot be delegated or pushed off to anyone else. We can not allow anyone to take away our ability to defend and protect ourselves and our children using…
Stress Relief and Martial Arts It is common knowledge that exercise helps reduce stress in adults. There are many studies confirming this practice and many adults, myself included, exercise for stress relief along with health and well being. So it goes to say that if exercise reduces stress then why not martial arts practice. Martial…
As I have said many times, Martial Arts Training may be the best and most perfect form of exercise out there. On the physical side not only do you get cardio, flexibility and strength improvement but you also get coordination, agility, balance, asymmetrical learning, body awareness and so much more. There is also increase confidence,…
Adult karate and adult jujitsu: five great reasons to participate An adult will receive the same benefits a child gets from martial arts training. To reiterate, these are confidence, physical activity, agility, achievement, cooperation, and self-defense. Martial arts training in either karate or traditional jujitsu at Total Ryu will give you these benefits and more, as…