Martial Arts Boot Camp
Strong core muscles are important for lower back health. They are also very useful in martial arts and self defense. At Full Potential Martial Arts, we use a Boot Camp format to mix things up and help everyone get strong.
March 2013
Self Defense Training Drills
We used empty hands and bags to hone our self defense skills at training tonight. We reviewed both tai chi and karate techniques, and saw the parallels between them. Being fluid and effective at different ranges — long, medium and close quarters is very helpful in self defense situations.
Striking and Grappling: Jiu-jitsu and Karate
Combining striking arts with grappling arts at this week’s workout — it’s all part of martial arts. Is Karate only for striking? Is Jiujitsu (jiu-jitsu) only for ground fighting? Think again. Some martial artists like to differentiate “striking” such as Karate, Kung-Fu, Muay-Thai (known for its excellent kicks) and boxing from “grappling” arts such as
Belt Test, March 2013
It was a pleasure to watch all the participants in the conjoint belt test today! The level of martial arts energy and excitement was very high! Very nice performance for the students from the Redlands, San Diego, and Carmel Valley dojos! Congratulations to Nate and Amit on their earning the rank of Hachikyu —