Category: martial arts at home
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How (and Why) to Master the Mighty Horse Stance at Home
Long time no see! It is my first time posting in a while! Life got in the way, but I didn’t stop my home training. These days I am trying pay particular attention to the horse stance training, the basic Mabu. Let’s get something out of the way right now. standing around in a deep…
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Unlock Calm: Your Guide to Systema Kadochnikova Breathing Exercises for Everyday Life
I have been busy with life these days, but what always helps me get on track is mindfulness practices that I have learned in Systema Kadochnikova. Ever feel like you’re wrestling a grizzly bear inside your own chest? Heart pounding, palms sweating, mind racing faster than a caffeinated squirrel? Yeah, me too. We’ve all been…
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Kettlebell Training for Martial Arts: Build Strength and Mobility at Home
I remember struggling to generate power in my kicks, feeling like I was missing a crucial link in my kinetic chain. Then I discovered the kettlebell, and everything changed. This cannonball with a handle isn’t just a trendy fitness gimmick, it’s a versatile tool that can significantly enhance your martial arts performance and overall fitness…
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How to Shadow Box at Home
Let’s admit it, sometimes getting to the gym or dojo just isn’t happening. Life gets in the way. But that doesn’t mean your training has to grind to a halt. Enter the unsung hero of solo training, the shadow boxing. This practice is absolutely essential when training martial arts at home. It’s you, your imagination,…
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How to Stretch at Home: A Beginner’s Guide
Let’s face it, stretching often gets a bad rap. It’s the broccoli of the fitness world, we know it’s good for us, but we’d much rather be doing something else (like, say, eating pizza). But trust me, as someone who once had the flexibility of a rusty garden gnome and has since progressed to…..well, let’s…
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How to practice martial arts by yourself
So, the dojo’s closed, your sparring partner’s on vacation in Bali (without you, the nerve!), or maybe the idea of battling traffic just to get kicked in the shins isn’t your idea of a good time. Whatever the reason, you’re looking to hone your martial arts skills within the hallowed (or cluttered) halls of your…
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Training at Home: When to Push and When to Chill
Feeling under the weather? Discover the fine line between discipline and self-care in your martial arts training.
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Mastering Martial Arts Footwork at Home and the Art of Moving like water
When people think about martial arts, they often picture epic kicks or devastating punches, but let me tell you, none of that happens without solid footwork. Footwork is the unsung hero of martial arts, the foundation that ties everything together. Without it, you’re like a statue, beautiful to look at but not great in a…