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 | 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 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...
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 8, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts
For every action there is a reaction, this is similar to the law of gravity, stating that what goes up must come down; for every occurrence there is an outcome. Each individual is faced with particular situations in life, it is his or her reaction to these situations...
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...