As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Take fitness kickboxing with us, and you’ll benefit from improvements to your health, including: Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Lower risk of heart disease Stronger lungs Toned muscles A leaner body Stronger sex drive You’ll also reap mental and emotional benefits, such as: Reduced stress Improved self-esteem and self-confidence The ability to defend yourself Reduced […]
Today I want to talk to you about another question that I get all the time. This one most frequently comes from women, although men sometimes ask it too. Here it is: Will kickboxing classes give me bulky muscles? It’s a good question. Kickboxing is unquestionably an intense workout and intense workouts do sometimes bulk […]
What if you’ve never taken a kickboxing class before – or any fitness class? Can you still take kickboxing at TopKick Martial Arts? I’m happy to report that the answer is yes! You don’t have to ever have taken a formal fitness class before to reap the benefits of kickboxing. Does that mean there won’t […]
Martial arts instructors talk about core tenets – things that dictate our behavior inside and outside of class. These are things that we teach our students. Their value goes far beyond martial arts instruction. In other words, these are life skills. There are five core tenets that our students learn. In this email, I’ll explain […]