In holding to the kaizen or continuous improvement tradition, our school adapts techniques established in feudal and Edo periods to modern circumstances. It’s reasonable to think that traditional, ancient martial arts wouldn’t be very effective in the modern world—and that may be true if they don’t evolve. While most schools work to identify the best…
Some of the benefits seem more obvious—like fighting skills, but martial arts offer us a wide variety of expected and unexpected outcomes. Let’s look at some fundamental skills that grow through the study of martial arts. Physical skills Cardiovascular health. Training increases cardio capacity the same way interval training does, by increasing and decreasing your…
According to KidsHealth.org children 6 – 12 years of age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. School-age kids should have many chances to participate in a variety of activities, sports, and games that…
Karate for kids or martial arts for kids, what do I choose, what is the difference? I am sure this questions has crossed the minds of parents who are looking to get their kids involved in a martial art of some sort. Let me try to explain as best as I can. Karate has become…
3 Awesome Reasons for YOUR Child to Take Karate or Jujitsu Classes from Total Ryu Martial Arts In a world where video games, cartoons, TV and Movies are the primary form of entertainment, how in the world is a child ever going to get fit and be active in a positive manner. There are…