The Centurion

3/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Reasons You Should Be Competing!

By Century Martial Arts

Let’s start of by saying: there is no one right way to train in martial arts, and no one goal that’s right to have. Whether you plan on joining the ranks of pro MMA fighters, or just want to roll two days a week as a stress-buster, your training journey is important. That said, competing in your martial art of choice (at any level – it doesn’t even have to be professional!) can produce some great benefits:

3/19/2019 7:00:00 AM

What Are You Fit For?

By Century Martial Arts

When it comes to fitness, we all know what’s good for us and what’s not. That early morning yoga class? Pretty good. Going right to the couch after work and curling up with a bag of chips? Not so good. Research on the topic is abundant as well. It’s irrefutable that weight, level of physical activity, and dietary choices have an impact on our overall health. So with all this knowledge out there, why do so many of us still struggle to actually do anything to change our fitness?

3/14/2019 7:00:00 AM

A Sleek Ninja Sneak Preview!

By Sarah Lobban

“Exercise, diet and sleep,” Eric the Trainer says. “This is the science of transformation.” The creator of the Sleek Ninja fitness program speaks from experience – before this celebrity trainer created his program or took on a single star client, his was the first body he transformed. Eric Fleishman was a self-described “weakling.” He began training in martial arts and fitness as a young teen, and discovered his calling.

3/12/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Road to MASS19 Part 1: How to Get to the Show (Yes, it’s Totally Possible)!

By Sarah Lobban

Guess what time it is? It’s MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSHOW TIME! Well, okay, technically the Show is in June, but it’s never too early to start thinking about it, and it’s definitely not too early to start planning, especially if you’ve never been before. So for all you SuperShow newbies, or those of you still thinking about going, this one’s for you!

3/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Bare Bones Facts of Bone Health – And Why It’s So Important!

By Century Martial Arts

Your bones are one of the most important parts of your body. They not only provide the support your body needs to hold muscles in place and move freely, but also supply calcium to the body's cells, holds the bone marrow that helps make your blood and bone cells, and protect your organs. Without healthy bones, your body and life would be much different. This is (part of!) the reason why eating right and exercising are so important.

3/5/2019 7:00:00 AM

How Martial Arts Conquers Bullying with Confidence

By Century Martial Arts

Anti-bully campaigns are becoming more and more prominent with every passing year, as parents become more attuned to the difficulties children face when they head off to school or out to play. While many parents think that there’s little a child can do to avoid being bullied if they aren’t the biggest or strongest kid in their grade, in reality, so much of beating bullying is about building confidence.

2/28/2019 7:00:00 AM

Want an Awesome Group Fitness Class at Your Gym? Try These 7!

By Century Martial Arts

Looking for a new group fitness class to bring to your gym? Whether you’re launching the first program of its kind, or introducing a new program to your agenda to add variety, you definitely want to make sure you class is one people will be lining up for!

2/26/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Not Go Totally Insane When an Injury Forces You to Take Time Off Training

By Sarah Lobban

A few weeks ago, I was heading out to hang out with some friends after an afternoon of training. As I was getting ready, I became aware of a growing pain in my lower right leg, starting at the ankle and moving up the shin. It just felt like a bruise, so I ignored it – until I went to put on jeans, and noticed a swelling the size of half a grapefruit (or a large orange; I’m not a fruit expert) ballooning from the limb.

2/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 of the Most Common Martial Arts Injuries (And How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting Them)

By Century Martial Arts

Whether your martial art has you rolling on the ground and grappling, striking and sparring, or working with weapons (hopefully the unsharpened variety!), there are five common types of injuries martial artists tend to see. It is nearly impossible to avoid all injuries, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury that everyone who practices any martial art should be aware of.

2/19/2019 7:00:00 AM

These "Cancer Warriors" Are Fighting one of the Toughest Battles. But they're not alone.

By Guest Blogger: Ken Rebstock

On July 4th, 2009 my life changed with the words "You have colon cancer." In a strange way, it was a relief to get this news. Finally, I had found out what had been making me feel so bad for so many years. You see, I had gone from being a marathon runner and martial artist to being so weak that for years leading up to my diagnosis, I hadn’t been able to run a single mile. But I had no insurance, so I never went to the doctor.