Sparring is an important aspect in the development of the striking skills of your kids as they learn self-defense, kickboxing, boxing, and other striking martial arts. In terms of striking, sparring...
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Throughout my life thus far I’ve always had an affinity towards martial arts. Along the way, I’ve had the pleasure of studying boxing, judo, kickboxing, muay thai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, karate,...
Similar to push-ups and pull-ups, sit-ups are one of those foundational exercises that all kids should learn. As a foundational exercise, sit-ups can practice throughout one’s lifetime and are...
My first encounter with official pull-ups came in elementary school. At a random P.E. class, our teacher lined us up to try out pull-ups. I remember two lines of kids lined up at two rusty wall...
The ability to throw and catch a football is about as American as apple pie. Growing up I always enjoyed spending time with my father playing catch with a football. Over time I would graduate to...
Nerf Sports Pro Grip Football Review and comparison to the Nerf Weather Blitz Football
A major part of keeping my kids engaged and happy with the rigors of daily exercise and PE at home is keeping it fun and incorporating games and sports into some of the sessions. I played football in...