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The Centurion

The Centurion is Century Martial Arts’ blog, dedicated to weekly martial arts news, interest pieces, martial arts training advice, product recommendations, and fitness news and tips. You’ll find interviews with martial arts celebrities, fun stories, trivia and more!

Fighting Depression With Martial Arts

It is no secret that an active lifestyle has positive benefits to your physical health. Experts...

Martial Arts in the Military

When you imagine a soldier in combat, what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture military personnel...

8 Ways Martial Arts Helps Children With Attention Difficulties

Finding the right sport for your child can be difficult at the best of times, but ADHD in...

Why You Should Never, Ever Learn Martial Arts

Here at The Centurion, we usually try to put a positive spin on martial arts and training....

Martial Arts and the Ancient Code of Honor

In a society that increasingly is marked by contentiousness, bullying and insincerity, infusing...

The Value of Yoga for Martial Artists

A quiet yoga class full of students contorting and stretching themselves on mats may not be the...

The Four Main Karate Styles and Their Differences

There are dozens of different martial arts, found all throughout the world. Within those arts,...

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

Whether your martial art has you rolling on the ground and grappling, striking and sparring, or...

7 Amazing, Actually True Facts about Chuck Norris

When I was a sophomore in college, my roommate Natalie had a poster: “15 Chuck Norris Facts.” She...