The Importance of Warming Up Before Martial Arts Training
Practicing the martial arts, whether through sparring or participating in a competition, should begin with a warmup. While warmups seem inconsequential, they play a major…
What is the Difference between a GrandMaster, Master, BlackBelt and Student?
By: GrandMaster Donald Weidendorf The main difference between a student and a GrandMaster is perspective. A GrandMaster thinks of Martial Arts as a one martial…
Martial Arts Promotion Test Essay – December 2022
Congratulations to our AWESOMES who stepped forward and did their BEST for their TEST during our quarterly test/December 2022. So much talent out there! We…
What is the Purpose of Bowing in Martial Arts?
Every move in the martial arts is intentional. Nothing in the practice is done without reason. Martial arts students who strive to understand their chosen…
What Do the Colors of Traditional Martial Arts Belts Mean?
The belt system of martial arts is a tradition that has roots back to the 19th century when judo was created by Dr. Jigoro Kano.…
Master Yu Martial Arts Promotion Test Essay – September 2022
Congratulations, Kudos and Good Wishes to everyone who stepped forward for our Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Harvest Celebration!) Promotion Test. We were so happy to see…
How to Preserve Your Motivation During Martial Arts Training
An integral part of being a martial arts student is motivation. Each day, the martial arts student must summon the will to put forth the…
Essay Question – June 2022 Test
Hello! Congratulations to our students of every age who stepped forward for testing this quarter! What an awesome way to WELCOME SUMMER! Study, Test, Write…
5 Mental Benefits of Martial Arts Training
Everyone knows that martial arts can provide many physical benefits like physical fitness, improved flexibility, greater bone density, better breathing capacity, and improved strength, but…
