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 | Dec 22, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
There are those that overlook the importance of sparring and actually dismiss it because ‘it is not representative of a real fight’. This is a very narrow view and completely ignores the multitude of benefits sparring can provide to a martial artist in training. The...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 15, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
In the modern era, it does appear as if American audiences have a greater appreciation for martial arts movies than they did 20+ years ago. Stars such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li have helped raise awareness of these movies, and this in turn has led martial arts fans...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History
Those with a genuine interest in martial arts understand that it is not just about fighting. Practitioners are aware of a deeper mysticism and wisdom that can be derived from the study of their chosen martial art and seek to find inner peace and strength. This is why...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
We’ve all been exposed to a variety of martial arts movies, but when it comes to the world of video games, there is a relatively small selection. Nonetheless, nothing beats a good old-fashioned martial arts video game, and we look at the top 5 of this particular...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | May 26, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
Malcolm Gladwell is famous for writing Outliers: The Story of Success and frequently mentioned that it takes 10,000 hours for anyone to become an expert in anything. By this logic and assuming you take 2 hourly martial arts classes a week, you’ll become a master in...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog
Martial artists often neglect to warm up and physically work out, because they spend more time working on specific techniques. Maintaining skills is certainly important, but so is preserving one’s overall physical condition. Bruce Lee, the martial arts expert...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 17, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
There have been many martial artists over the years, but few successfully become famous as well. Here are a few who have done just that, starting with the renowned Jet Li. Three Famous Martial Artist Movie Stars Jet Li Jet Li is not only a master in wushu, but also an...
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...
