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I was going through my photo album and I came across a bunch of photos from a Black Belt Test I gave in Bellevue last year. As I was organizing them it struck me that each and every one of them had the same look on their face. Even after the 3 hour ordeal. I have seen the same looks on faces young and old. It is a look that says,"I have come this far and I will not stop!" It is a look of focus and determination. I am going to post the photo here for you to take a look at it … [Read more...]
By Tom Callos for Bellevue Academy of Kempo Martial Arts You didn’t start your study of the martial arts to “go through the motions” of it all, did you? Of course you didn’t, but look around you in your next class and I’ll bet you spot a number of your classmates doing that very thing,going through the motions. It’s human nature to get distracted, to multi-task, and wander off course. To deepen and strengthen your practice so that you stay on the mark and make reasonable … [Read more...]
First, take it slow. No, really. There’s no hurry, it’s not a competition, and you’re not 20 anymore (even though you look like it). Going too hard, too fast, is why a lot of people who would like to enjoy all the benefits of training, no longer practice the martial arts (or any number of activities). Go too fast, get injured; get injured, quit training. Second, if the instructor is your age (or older), that’s a good thing. If he or she is younger, make sure they know who’s the boss … [Read more...]
I wrote this post some time ago on a blog that is no longer. When I found it I thought it would be a good fit for this one. Many people have a reason to train martial arts but if they can find many reasons then they will most likely stick to it and get more out of it. Here are only 3 of over 30 I wrote about. Enjoy. Many people want an “easy fix” to improve their mental and physical well-being. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. Fortunately, there are martial arts. While … [Read more...]
Here are two simple self-defense tips, a one-minute-read, that could save your life --and/or the life of someone you love. Ready? 1. Eat MINDFULLY. Eating without paying attention causes you to eat the wrong things and/or too much food. Doing either (or both) could, as they say, “take the shine off your shoes.” Heart disease, diabetes, and all sorts of ailments await the person who doesn’t practice mindful eating. Look to the video, below, for for some mindful eating basics (it’s … [Read more...]
If you're over the age of 30, should you consider studying the martial arts? Well, yes --and no. You should consider a regular, daily, exercise program, for sure. A sensible one; one that starts slow and lets your fitness sneak up on you (rather than hitting you over the head with it). A martial arts program certainly has the potential to be a wonderfully complete training program, as it includes stretching, strength training, aerobic exercise, and requires a kind of mental focus akin … [Read more...]
So, your doctor told you that you need to get some exercise but you’re not looking forward to it. All you can think about is running outside or slaving away on some stair master machine at the gym, both seeming completely undesirable. If you’re going to stick with an exercise program, you know it has to be stimulating and exciting. You need to find an exercise program that is constantly changing so that you never get bored. It sounds like Kung Fu training is exactly what … [Read more...]
