by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Taekwondo
Taekwondo Classes in Chandler & Gilbert, AZ If you think that you have what it takes to be a taekwondo martial artist, head on over to Sandoval Freestyle Karate in Chandler or Gilbert to take a free lesson! We have martial arts lessons for all ages and for...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
In an attempt to fight her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), army veteran Jennifer Madden has taken up martial arts. She currently trains in East Berlin, Pennsylvania at a gym run by Waylon Yohe and doesn’t have to pay a penny thanks to Project Takedown...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 1, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Child Development, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
It’s important to teach kids life skills that they can carry with them for years to come. Karate has many benefits for people of all ages, especially kids. Children who take martial arts lessons from six to 11 can help them learn to handle bullying, teaches healthy...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Karate has many benefits for people of all ages. It helps you to develop the healthy lifelong habit of fitness, it gives you valuable skills to defend yourself, and it creates a sense of life balance. For teens especially, it helps develop respect for all people,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Men's Health
As we age our bodies begin to show their wear. However, there are numerous options we can take to help keep our bodies operating a optimal performance, including eating right, exercising, and regularly getting screened for any underlying health issues. Let’s...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 20, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Stretching Out
Stretching is so good for our bodies and thankfully, our students have been taught proper stretching techniques, but many people don’t understand the reasons for stretching nor how it’s done properly. In the following video, a series of different stretches...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 1, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
In this video, Sam Kaye, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and instructor in Kendal, England with a deformed right arm, leads the charge for individuals with disabilities everywhere to challenge themselves and do what they love. Sam, of course, has a passion for BJJ...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo, Weight Loss, Women's Health
It is a fact that those who set goals in life are more likely to achieve success than those who wing it and hope for the best. Goal setting can help you succeed in education, your career, and even in your fitness goals. Taekwondo students who write down their goals...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Stretching Out
The warm-up is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated aspects of all physical exercise. Warming up is essential when you are about to practice karate because it raises your body temperature and increases blood flow to the muscles you’ll use during training....
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Women's Health
If you are among the 45 percent of Americans who normally make New Year’s resolutions, weight loss is likely to be near the top of the list. While it takes more than just a resolution to turn that idea into reality, you’re off to a good start and can become one of the...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 23, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
Most people come to the Sandoval Freestyle Karate schools in Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona, to learn more about self-defense. While they will certainly improve their physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and fitness levels, students are consistently surprised...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 25, 2014 | American Kenpo, Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Weapons & Gear
If you use Google or another search engine, you will undoubtedly find plenty of information about kenpo. Certainly, you will learn about its origins and most influential figures, and maybe even some moves. However, in order to truly become knowledgeable about the art...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Muscle Gain, Women's Health
If you’re slowly finding yourself becoming less active and starting to pack on a few extra pounds, there’s no better relief than getting out and having fun while you exercise. And as you may have guesses… taking kickboxing classes is a great way get...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo
Taekwondo is known to be a fantastic tool for improving your physical strength and cardiovascular conditioning. It is a relatively new martial art originally developed by Korean experts who combined Chinese martial arts, Okinawan karate, and various Korean traditions....
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 11, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Kickboxing, Weight Loss
When you look at experienced kickboxers, you see strong, fit athletes with low body fat and muscular physiques. Clearly, their training is effective when it comes to keeping them in excellent shape, but is it a realistic form of weight loss for the average person?...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 4, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Women's Health
You might associate kickboxing with Jean Claude Van Damme movies, but did you know it is an amazing cardio workout? Best of all, you don’t have to step into a ring and trade blows! Cardio kickboxing is essentially a combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | May 15, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Women's Health
When you think of karate, most people think of words like kicking, black belts, and fighting. What most people fail to realize is that there is a real emphasis on the word “art” in martial arts. Students must learn discipline, control, and focus in order to perfect...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | May 13, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts
Most people today are familiar with the concept of cross-training. During their off-season, most professional athletes participate in some form of cross-training to maintain or improve their game. In martial arts, this cross-training can be helpful as well. Sometimes...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 9, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Women's Health
There are many reasons why women can benefit from martial arts fitness classes. Weight loss, strength, self-confidence, and flexibility are a few of the major ones. Regardless of your current fitness level, any woman can benefit from taking a martial arts-based...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Men's Health, Women's Health
Once you reach middle age, a lot of people almost seem to give up on the pursuit of physical and mental fitness in the belief that they are too old. This is completely preposterous, because with the improving life expectancy and standard of medicine in the Western...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 5, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Weight Loss
According to various studies, just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions, which probably appears to be a startling statistic but it really isn’t. After all, most of these resolutions are unrealistic and doomed to failure from the start, since they involve...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 15, 2013 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Mental health is mentioned quite a lot in the media these days and this has led to certain individuals claiming that this generation’s mental health is inferior to that of previous generations. There isn’t much evidence to back this assertion since mental health...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 24, 2013 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Stretching Out
The best martial artists all have something in common – they are insanely flexible and if you want to get the very best out of your training, this is something you will need to work on. Being rigid or inflexible and attempting a dramatic move, such as a high...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Women's Health
Although both sexes need to exercise regularly, there are some specific benefits for women that embark on regular physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are far more likely to meet Federal guidelines of 150 minutes of...
