LMA Blog: Training Tips
The Martial Arts Weapons I Use: Nunchucks, Bo Staff, Kamas
Training with Martial Arts weapons is awesome for so many different reasons. It’s a new type of challenge, you have to really push your focus in different ways, and lastly it’s just COOL and FUN! I recently ordered all new weapons from Buki Yuushuu- an awesome Martial Arts Weapons company that allows you to completely customize your weapons.
The 30-Day Martial Arts Summer Workout Challenge
Here’s an overview of each day of the Workout Challenge:
These exercises are meant to be FUN and a bit challenging! Remember everyone has a different skill level so take your time, adjust what you need, and stay safe! Do a complete warmup before attempting any of the exercises 🙂
3 Tips for Better Tornado Kicks
Are you hoping to improve your tornado kicks because they don’t feel fast or smooth? Here’s 3 tips of things to check and improve that will help you get closer to the tornado kick you desire!
3 Tips for Better Sidekicks
Are you hoping to improve your sidekicks for your forrms, poomsae, or just to have better sidekicks? Here’s 3 tips from the Kick Tutorial Vault to help you improve!
How to Choose A Bo Staff
Are you new to learning the Bo Staff and want to find one that’s perfect for you? This Martial Arts weapon is incredibly fun to learn and it teaches you different things like control, focus, perseverance, and more! Below, I go through different things you should consider when deciding on what bo staff you should use and links to my top recommendations.
LMA Student Highlight: Natalie
Natalie is an awesome example of a Live Martial Arts student, so we are super excited to share her story. Anytime she’s on a live class she brings a positive energy that reaches everyone who’s training with us. She’s highly dedicated to her training and is very active on the Facebook group, motivating others with her goals and disciplined mindset. Learn more about her below!
5 Tips for Working Out at Home
Working out from home can be challenging because of the distractions, lack of motivation, and self-drive it requires to stick to your goals. Here’s 5 Tips for Working Out at Home to make it a great experience that you’re excited about to help you progress!
LMA Student Highlight: Kyndra Gilles
Kyndra started her Martial Arts training 6 years ago and joined Live Martial Arts this July because she wanted to learn more drills and expand her knowledge. In every LMA Live class, she puts in 100% effort, always has an awesome attitude, and pushes herself to improve.
How to Stay Motivated When You’re Injured
Going through injuries SUCKS! The biggest injury I’ve had to overcome was when I tore the ligaments in my ankle while training, and then a year-long recovery process after surgery. I hated missing out on competitions and watching training sessions from the sidelines. Here’s 3 of my favorite quotes that reminded me to keep my mindset strong while my body healed.