I began my martial arts life experience as an awestruck 5 year old. There were no power rangers or teenage mutant ninja turtles, but there was Caine. David Carradine was to have as profound an influence on my training as ...read more
by Jules Willis
Picking a martial arts school can be confusing. There are so many different types of martial arts that the task of choosing the appropriate school can be absolutely daunting. The best way to begin is to first choose wh...read more
by Matt Page
Practicing Martial Arts can be one of the most rewarding challenges a person chooses to undertake. As a Martial Arts instructor I have had the pleasure of watching rambunctious children develop into dedicated students, aw...read more
It might seem that all the clubs are more or less similar; but it does not suffice to pay your lessons, buy a kimono and get started to be in good hands. You might even be satisfied with your club ; but because you don't h...read more
by Randy Godwin
Finding a good school you or your child to study martial arts can be a difficult undertaking. If you crave many belts, then you will have no problem locating a dojo that will gladly charge a testing fee for every belt. Us...read more
As with many instructors and experienced martial artists, I am often approached for advice in selecting a school, art, or instructor for training in the martial arts. While I can't effectively answer this question in an ar...read more
Choosing a martial arts school that you can make a long term commitment to may take some time. If you write out a list of your goals before you begin your search, your chances of finding the right school home will be great...read more
Finding a good martial arts school to begin your path of learning in is a crucial step in any martial artist's life. If you choose a school that does not suit you or your body's expectations it can have major effects on yo...read more
There is no clear-cut definition of what makes a martial arts school a "real" school. This definition is different for everyone. For me, a real martial arts school is one that provides the training that the students who ...read more
I have been blessed with the best sabonim that a girl could find. Here's some tips to locating your latter day samurai instructor. Consider what sort of martial arts that you are inclined to practice. Aikido is a c...read more
by Nadia Ghanny
I am in the process of looking to re-enter the forum of Martial Arts as a result of moving and trying to locate a good school. I would like to eventually attain my Black Belt and need to find a school willing to be patient...read more
by Daniel Walch
Finding a good martial arts school is sometimes difficult. Not every Dojo, or martial arts studio, is going to be a good fit for all students. There are a few essentials to look for when you select a martial arts school fo...read more
by Gary Jacque
What makes a good martial arts school? Is it all the trophies in the window or that the instructor is a black belt in 40 different styles, no neither one of these makes a good martial arts school. In order to find a good s...read more
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