by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog
Ever wonder where striking, grappling, and weapons techniques derived from? Check out the infographic for the answers you seek!
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 | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History, Taekwondo
Those with limited exposure to martial arts may believe that Japanese karate and Korean taekwondo are almost the same or very similar, but this is incorrect. While it’s true that there are several similarities, they are ultimately disparate fighting systems which each...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 26, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
Learning the skills involved in any martial art is important, but learning the science behind the art truly empowers the martial artist. Physics apply equally to all people and techniques at all times, whether you are standing, kneeling, big or small, strong or weak —...
