If you are ever thinking about starting jiu-jitsu, my best advice is just to do it. After trying other gyms and figuring that when I stepped into Tenbears, it would be like all the others, I was happily mistaken. In my first class I was nervous before going in but all that nervousness was squashed […]
It’s spring of 2004 in Biloxi, Mississippi. The women’s IBA light heavyweight title is up for grabs. Texan Ann Wolfe: 173 lbs, 5’ 9” is up against Ohioan Vonda Ward: 170 lbs and a whopping 6′ 6” tall. One minute and 8 measly seconds into the first round- Wolfe’s fist detonates on Ward’s face. Ward […]
There I was, sitting in my car-a little stinky and truly exhilarated. Reflecting on my first Muay Thai Kickboxing class, I grew a smile. Flipping through a rolodex of details in my mind. Visuals of my right fist zipping past my right cheek, slicing air, and ramming into Oscar’s bare palm. Peripheral whirlwinds of my […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]