Strength
MARTIAL ART FOR Active aging: Building strength and trust after 50
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but feeling old is optional. It is time for a paradigm shift if you have hit the big 50 and you feel that your best years are beyond you. The formation of martial arts can help slow down aging and increase the quality of life in your senior […]
Hypertrophy Exercises VS Strength Exercises: A Comparison & A Closer Look
Figuring out if your workouts should consist mainly of hypertrophy or strength exercises comes down to your fitness goals. Are you there to get bigger or stronger? Hypertrophy training is what you need to build boulder-sized biceps, while strength training increases your raw power. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re the same. For example, […]
Why Martial Artists Need a Strong Core: 4 Best Exercises for Functional Strength
A solid core serves as the foundation that allows martial artists to perform various techniques in these ancient styles. The core is the group of muscles in the hips and midsection that surround the spine and is activated every time you perform one of the countless punches, kicks or takedowns used in martial arts. The […]
The Role of Strength and Conditioning in BJJ: Do You Really Need to Lift Weights?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has been one of the most popular martial arts over the past two decades, due to its proven effectiveness as a fighting system. The ground combat system was developed to allow smaller, more experienced practitioners to dominate larger, stronger opponents. BJJ’s effectiveness as a fighting system that allows smaller fighters to defeat […]