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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | May 28, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts
With so many choices of martial arts available, it can be hard to choose a discipline that will best suit you, or your child, and help you to achieve your desired fitness goals. To give readers a better idea of the differences that can be found from one form of...