Yi Jin Jing, “Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic”) is a traditional set of Chinese qigong exercises designed to strengthen the body, improve flexibility, and cultivate internal energy. The classic system consists of 12 fundamental moves. I have produced this 10 minute routine consisting of the 12 movements: Note: The training video above has the breathing routine explained […]
Recovery Foods and Supplements for Peak Martial Arts Performance
Recovery Foods and Supplements for Peak Martial Arts Performance You push yourself hard on the mats, from drilling and sparring to sweating through rounds. But what happens after the training session is just as important as what happens during it. For martial artists, recovery isn’t a luxury; it’s a performance necessity. What you eat, drink, […]
How To Improve Your BJJ Skills Even When You Are Off The Mat?
As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu artist, you need to be at your game. This is because you can start by learning but once you have perfected your technique the only best thing you can do is to stay in the form and keep practicing to polish your technique. You need to make sure that you are […]
The Splits
Do you have to do the splits in Martial Arts ? Ballet, Gymnastics and and similar pastimes require that doing the splits are very nessessary, but do you really have to do the splits for Martial Arts ? Taekwondo is well known for high powerful kicks. I have practiced Taekwondo for about 15 years and […]
One Leg Chair Pose
A great work out for Martial Arts, Yoga and for general fitness. Perfect for improving focus, balance, flexibility and grounding. Also known as the One Legged Chair Pose, Single Leg Chair Pose, Standing Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Utkatasana, Grasshopper Pose and Shaolin Squat. This is mostly known as a Yoga pose but is also used […]
Exercises for Martial Arts
Martial Artists often perform extra conditioning exercises, maybe the same ones that are performed in class. Often it’s a good idea to work out your own personal routine. What exercises you choose depends on several factors Time Either how much time you can spare or how much time you want to commit. You could train […]