The Centurion

2/8/2018 4:00:00 PM

How Much Do You Really Know about Karate Weapons?

By Century Martial Arts

Many martial arts dojos offer weapon-based training. In sport karate especially, weapons forms is a popular category to enter in tournaments. Competitors are eager to show off their skills, and bright, flashy weapons help capture the audience’s attention. However, the opposite used to be true! Weapons training was carried out in secrecy, never in the open, and the weapons themselves looked nothing like they do today.

2/2/2018 1:00:00 PM

Do You Know the World's Oldest Martial Art?

By Century Martial Arts

It’s no secret that the martial arts are nothing new. Of course, there are a few like Brazilian jiu-jitsu and krav maga, whose existence is completely confined to the modern age, but the general practice of recording a structured style, and passing the techniques down from masters to novices across generations, goes back centuries – and longer.

1/30/2018 5:05:11 PM

Boxing and Kickboxing Are Gaining Traction as a Fitness Trend!

By Century Martial Arts

Boxing and kickboxing workouts are #1 on Pete McCall’s “8 Fitness Trends for 2018” list, shared recently by ACE. Ample evidence supports McCall’s prediction, and explains why the trend will continue for a long time. Boxing and kickboxing workouts provide inherent benefits that fulfill deeper human needs, which other forms of exercise simply do not. The resurgence of demand for these classes is sweeping into 2018, driven by a rising wave of factors, and doesn’t show signs of slowing.

1/25/2018 4:00:00 PM

5 Martial Arts You Probably Didn't Know Existed

By Century Martial Arts

Ask anyone off the street what martial arts they know of, and you’ll probably hear a standard chorus of answers. Some, like kung fu and karate, are well-known thanks to popularization in movies and TV. Others, like Brazilian jiu-jitsu and muay thai, gained popularity thanks to the UFC. Some martial arts, however, haven’t made it into mainstream media or use techniques too ~questionable~ to be viable in sanctioned MMA.

1/19/2018 12:00:00 PM

Preventing Dropouts before They Happen: Part 1

By Guest Blogger: Deb Cupples

Here are some unfortunate statistics: less than 2/3 of all students who study at college will graduate with a degree. Between 40 and 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. And, on a personal note, many of the students who come into our dojos for lessons, seemingly bright-eyed and eager to learn, will one day stop showing up.

1/8/2018 4:45:00 PM

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fact-ing!

By Century Martial Arts

Unless you’ve been living in the middle of nowhere, shunning all human contact and avoiding media for the last several decades, you’ve heard of kung fu. Chances are you’ve seen it portrayed in movies or on TV (like David Carradine’s Kung Fu series or the Kung Fu Panda cartoon franchise, depending on what generation you’re from). But how much do you really know about this ancient art?

12/22/2017 2:00:00 PM

12 Days of Fitness Holiday Challenge!

By Century Martial Arts

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and with ice on the roads, There was no way to jog, and the gyms were all closed. The amount of consumption of sweet snacks and pies Had left everyone longing for some good exercise!

12/22/2017 1:00:00 PM

Which Bags are Best for My Program?

By Century Martial Arts

The type of bag you need depends on what kind of fitness program you intend on offering. Some will work for multiple programs; others are best when used with one specific program.

12/22/2017 1:00:00 PM

The Secret to Unlocking a Great Cardio Class

By Century Martial Arts

Back in 2016, POPSUGAR Fitness ranked cardio boxing as one of the top fitness trends to watch for in 2017. Their instincts were spot-on: just recently, NBC gave boxing not just a high spot, but the number one spot, on its list of popular workouts.

12/22/2017 1:00:00 PM

Don't Start a Cardio Boxing Class Without This One Thing!

By Century Martial Arts

If you own a gym or fitness studio, you already know the importance of custom gear, both in your pro shop and in your workout areas. Now that you’ve decided to start offering a cardio boxing or kickboxing class, you’ve probably considered putting your logo on that class’s training bags, too. This is a great idea – but there’s a big mistake you can make when it comes to custom bags that can hurt your class in the long run.