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 | Sep 6, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
The answer to the question above is simple: ‘everyone’! Yes, every single person, regardless of age, can benefit from self defense classes. If you want to feel safer on the streets at night and live life confident that you can handle a difficult situation brought...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jul 19, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
At Sandoval Freestyle Karate, we believe that karate beats just about every other form of exercise for your child, because you as a parent can join in! This makes a pleasant change from focusing solely on team sports, since you can’t get involved in most of those,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jul 3, 2013 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Modern day society is difficult and can seem like an impossible burden to handle for shy kids growing up. Almost every successful individual has managed to achieve his/her goals by being confident. When things get tough in life, as they invariably will, confident...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jun 27, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
You are probably familiar with all the reasons for children to take up karate. It helps them interact with others, overcome shyness, improves their level of self-esteem and makes them less likely to be the victim of bullying. What about the middle-aged man or woman?...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | May 20, 2013 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
In the modern era, doctors are far too quick to prescribe medication to adolescents with behavioral problems, such as ADHD. Often, the doctor doesn’t even recommend counseling or therapy and while the medicine can be effective, it leaves a disturbing legacy of a child...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Karate has evolved from martial arts that are thousands of years old and throughout its history, students have been encouraged to practice katas. This is the practicing of preordained fighting moves designed to defend against imaginary attackers and solidify form and...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 26, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
The United States and much of the Western world has a serious problem with obesity. The growing number of sugary and fatty foods coming on the market coupled with the increased advertising budgets of food companies means this is not an issue that is going away any...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 23, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
The Karate Kid series of movies showed the classic example of the bullied teenager taking up a martial art and fighting back against his tormentors. It was a legendary feel-good film and encouraged tens of thousands of teens to take up karate. While you shouldn’t...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 19, 2013 | Blog, Bullying, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Child psychologists will tell you that child bullies perpetrate their mean acts because they are the product of a home where love and attention is in short supply. Perhaps it is a cry for help or else they wish to feel good about themselves by making a smaller, weaker...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 27, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Taekwondo
It could be argued that all forms of martial arts help improve balance but because of the emphasis on kicking techniques, it appears as if Taekwondo offers the greatest array of benefits. According to Taekwondo rationale, the leg is the longest weapon in the human...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 8, 2013 | Blog, Bullying, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Bullying is so frequent in the nation’s schools and neighborhoods that it is almost an epidemic. It isn’t easy to discover whether your child is being bullied because they are usually too frightened to talk. Parents need to look for signs such as falling grades,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 12, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
It is a fact that police officers need to be trained in self defense, so it is no surprise to learn that martial arts training is an important part of their arsenal. While some people like to suggest that martial arts does not correspond to ‘real world’ situations,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 24, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common and widespread childhood disorders, quoted by the National Institute of Mental Health. Every day doctors either recommend or prescribe pharmaceutical drugs for children with ADHD in an attempt...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 16, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Sight, touch, pain, and hearing all involve a reaction from the body. Ultimately, for some, this reaction will be faster due to experience and motor learning. Agility, quickness, reaction time, and speed are heavily relied upon in martial arts and the more advanced...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 5, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Optimal health refers to a balance between the various components of the human system, it ranges from the human movement system (involving all physical aspects), emotional wellness, and mental stability. There are a number of underlying factors that can lead to...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 30, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
The disciplined nature of martial arts teachings promotes a deep sense of self-discipline. One can’t become a genuine black belt immediately, and so students are taught that their goals will require hard work, patience, and dedication, which should be expected...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 30, 2012 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Every facet of day to day life involves a sight, a smell, a sound and evokes a feeling, whether it can be touched or not. Realistically, there is no diagnosis for a child’s or adult’s inability to pay close attention, there is no condition for a weakness in...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 26, 2012 | American Kenpo, Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Every human being is inclined to seek balance in the form of all aspects of optimal well-being, via mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social transcendence, which anyone can obtain. Perhaps we find ourselves promising our conscious that we will begin our...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 25, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
It is rare to meet one whom has not at some point experienced difficulty listening, comprehending or fully understanding, some industries may label this as some sort of medical condition, however, listening and learning skills are generally learned by practice. The...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 27, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Taekwondo
Taekwondo, the traditional martial art and sport of Korea which has over 60 million practitioners worldwide, has captured the hearts and minds of many athletes today. The sport contains over 3,000 techniques proven to be a real means of self-defense and a good workout...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 26, 2012 | Blog, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Experience is the greatest teacher because few things are properly understood without instruction. Time is another factor that plays an important role when studying kickboxing. Although your strikes and kicks may be dazzling to see when performed, it is the years of...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 17, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
The memorable Karate Kid movies and the famous moves: wax on, wax off, paint the fence, and paint the house are some of the basis of martial arts teachings. The “wax on”, “wax off” approach might come disguised as a set of chores, but just as often it is a general...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 13, 2012 | Blog, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
Are you looking for a total body workout to increase endurance and strength while listening to your favorite music? If so, you should consider joining a local kickboxing class. Tips to Get the Most From Your Kickboxing Workout 1. Start Slow Begin slowly and do not...
