The Centurion

8/8/2019 7:00:00 AM

7 Samurai Films Every Martial Artist Should Watch

By Sarah Lobban

Yes, the title is a pun. I like movies; I like samurai; I made a Facebook poll to see which samurai movies my fellow martial artists would recommend! If you’re looking for something good to watch, why not check out one of these films?

8/6/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Collected Wisdom of Martial Arts Icon Dan Inosanto

By Century Martial Arts

On July 24, 1936, Dan Inosanto was born. As a 4th-grader, he received his first exposure to the martial arts when his uncle taught him te [the Okinawan word for “hand.”]. In college, he studied judo, then dabbled in the Korean, Okinawan and Japanese striking arts.

8/1/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Journey of Dana Hee

By Century Martial Arts

7/30/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Fitness Tips for Beginners

By Century Martial Arts

Whether you’re embarking on your first journey from the couch to the gym or you're making your triumphant return to the treadmills, you've already completed one of the most important steps: deciding to incorporate physical fitness into your daily routine. Regular exercise has a host of health benefits for your body and mind. Here are five tips to embracing fitness for beginners.

7/25/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Implement Self-Care Practices for a Better Workout

By Century Martial Arts

Self-care practices encompass a wide variety of applications. For many, self-care is associated with face masks and journaling. Don’t get us wrong, these things can definitely be part of your self-care regimen. However, self-care is about tending to your emotional, mental, and physical health. Exercise is a crucial time to implement self-care practices in order to get the most out of your workout.

7/23/2019 7:00:00 AM

How Martial Arts Builds Courage

By Century Martial Arts

7/18/2019 7:00:00 AM

Making A Century Ad

By Sarah Lobban

When you think of “stuff Century makes,” what comes to mind? Probably bags, gloves, uniforms, and the other cool gear that you see in our Facebook live product demos or in the Century Challenges, right? Well, you’re not wrong – but there’s more than that!

7/16/2019 7:00:00 AM

Fighting Depression With Martial Arts

By Century Martial Arts

It is no secret that an active lifestyle has positive benefits to your physical health. Experts also say that getting a good workout can help your mental health. If you’re feeling low, whether it be from depression, anxiety or general stress and a bad mood, there are ways that you can fight back!

7/11/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Journey of Alec Brown

By Sarah Lobban

When Alec Brown was born, his parents noticed his legs bent oddly. Even when he began to walk, when he would stand he kept his legs bent at the knees as though crouching. It became apparent that he almost could not physically straighten them. When he was four years old, Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis diagnosed Brown with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects the brain’s ability to control muscles.

7/9/2019 7:00:00 AM

Joint Health 101

By Century Martial Arts