by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Taekwondo
This is a great infographic demonstrating the body’s movements for the most popular kicks in taekwondo.
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves
Arm locks are simple but effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for blocking attacks and causing submissions and we look at two of the best below. Two Methods for Performing Arm Locks 1. Standing Arm Lock This is effective against a bottle or hammer fist attack....
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 15, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves
Leg locks are a controversial topic in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Practitioners are often told that leg locks are dangerous – causing you to turn your back, which is not recommended and should only be practiced by experienced martial artists. Indeed, leg locks were...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 11, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves
Gi chokes are effective on even the best martial artists, but newcomers to the world of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu often perform their chokes using the wrong technique. Two Gi Choke Tips 1. Avoid a Shallow Grip If you have a shallow grip on your opponent’s gi lapels,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 7, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves
An estimated 95% of street fights finish on the floor, which means your ground fighting skills need to be in honed. Obviously, taking your opponent down is only a good idea in a one-on-one situation. Here are a few basic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu positions: Four BJJ Positions...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 5, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is associated with submissions, so we look at some of the most commonly performed submissions below. Four Effective Submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1. Armbar This is a favored submission because it can be applied in a number of different combat...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits
1. Leave Your Comfort Zone Instead of playing it ‘safe,’ you can learn how to defend yourself AND step outside the comfort zone that is holding you back. When you have high quality instructors like you will have at Sandoval Freestyle Karate in Gilbert, you can try...
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 20, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Not only is karate a useful self-defense tool, it is a fantastic way of keeping fit. It is also one of the few activities where the entire family unit can come together and enjoy doing something. The family-oriented classes at Sandoval Freestyle Karate’s centers in...
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 31, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Taekwondo
Taekwondo originated in Korea and is a popular form of self-defense. Like almost every other martial art, taekwondo uses a system of colored belts to determine the rank and skill of its practitioners. Along the way, you will learn a series of techniques that get more...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 29, 2014 | Blog, Kickboxing, Martial Arts
Kickboxing is a full-contact sport, but the cardiovascular benefits are also being used in an array of non-contact classes that focus solely on ensuring you get fitter. When it comes to choosing the right kickboxing gym for you, there are several factors to consider,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 25, 2014 | American Kenpo, Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History
Kenpo refers to a number of Japanese martial arts and is known for being a very open system of fighting; as a result, its techniques vary depending on the preferences of the instructor and practitioner. Ed Parker famously created American kenpo after honing his skills...
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 | Blog, Martial Arts
At Sandoval Freestyle Karate, we are serious about improving the skills and knowledge of our students. However, we also know that kids will not stay interested in anything for very long if they believe it is rigid and boring. As a result, our kickboxing classes not...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 25, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Weapons & Gear
If you are unfamiliar with taekwondo, it is all too easy to fall into the trap of aligning it with other martial arts forms when it comes to purchasing gifts for a taekwondo practitioner. However, you may end up offending the recipient of your gift if you make the...
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 | Nov 6, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
One of the most common questions we are asked at Sandoval Karate is, “What is the ideal age for my child to start learning karate?” To be honest, it is hard to pin down a perfect age due to the different rates of development in kids, but in most cases, 6 years of age...
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, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
Although the gap in equality between the sexes is supposed to be shortening, women are still perceived to be the ‘weaker’ sex and the majority of violent attacks are perpetrated by men against women. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to use diplomacy to talk...
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 | Oct 6, 2014 | Blog, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Weapons & Gear
Kickboxing is a form of martial arts that has become extremely popular, not in the least because of the benefits in terms of physical strength, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Our centers in Gilbert and Chandler are staffed with experts in the field of...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 25, 2014 | American Kenpo, Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Moves
William Kwai Sun Chow created Kenpo, but it was popularized by one of his students, Ed Parker. Parker added his own techniques and innovations to the martial art form in Hawaii and then in mainland USA. Ultimately, the system became known as American Kenpo, though its...
