The Centurion

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.

2/26/2019 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.

2/14/2019 7:00:00 AM

Reasons We <3 Martial Arts!

By Sarah Lobban

At Century, we love martial arts. It’s a plain and simple fact. How can you not love them when you’re immersed in them every day, not just in training but in the behind-the-scenes work that goes on at the world’s leading martial arts equipment supplier? So, because it’s Valentine’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate that love of the arts and share it! I asked a handful of my coworkers to answer the question, “Why do you love martial arts?” Here’s what they had to say:

2/12/2019 7:00:00 AM

Get Heart-Smart for February!

By Century Martial Arts

Did you know? February is American Heart Month! Although you should be taking care of your heart all the time, no matter where you live, this is an especially crucial issue for those of us in the States: heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women. In fact, one out of every four deaths are caused by heart disease.

2/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

7 Amazing, Actually True Facts about Chuck Norris

By Sarah Lobban

When I was a sophomore in college, my roommate Natalie had a poster: “15 Chuck Norris Facts.” She hung it in the living room, and among the four of us roommates, it was probably the best-read piece of literature in the apartment. “Chuck Norris was once bitten by a cobra. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died.” “Chuck Norris doesn’t wear a watch. He decides what time it is.”