The Centurion

1/13/2017 2:59:00 PM

Basic Knife Handling Techniques

By Century Martial Arts

People have been using edged weapons since the beginning of time. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in edged weapons, and how they can be used for personal protection. A large number of martial arts incorporate some type of edged weapon training into their curriculum. The training ranges from blade work incorporated into katas, to demonstrations and combat applications. Spears, swords, knives and more are all used.

1/6/2017 2:35:00 PM

Angela Gracie Recipe Book Review and Recipe

By Century Martial Arts

Hi there! My name is Sarah. I’m a martial artist (I’ve trained in Muay Thai for about four years and started Brazilian jiu-jitsu about eight months ago) and – I won’t say foodie because that implies an amount of sophistication, not to mention budget, beyond what I possess, but I certainly enjoy cooking and eating. So when I got the opportunity to test recipes from the Angela Gracie Recipe Book for this blog, I was happy to do so.

12/30/2016 12:53:00 PM

The Return of Ronda Rousey

By Century Martial Arts

It was the knockout felt round the world. At UFC 193,Holly Holm stepped into the cage with Ronda Rousey. At stake was the Women’s Bantamweight Championship belt. Tension between Rousey and Holm had already been high in the weeks leading up to the fight. Rousey in particular seemed prone to spouting off with her signature brash in-your- face confidence (or, as many people felt, arrogance). Insults were exchanged at the weigh-in, and it seemed that the rivals nearly came to blows then. At the start of the fight, Rousey refused to touch gloves when Holm offered.

12/23/2016 12:27:00 PM

Happy Holidays from Century

By Century Martial Arts

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Watch video

12/20/2016 10:14:00 AM

Nigel Bakes Holiday Cookies

By Century Martial Arts

It’s almost Christmas, which means you’re going to need to set some cookies out for Santa! Nigel is ready to help put a ninja spin on this year’s holiday baking, by decorating some Ninja Sugar Cookies! Here’s how you can, too: First, you’ll need to make a batch of sugar cookie dough! You can use pre-made dough or a store-bought mix, or find Nigel’s favorite recipe at the bottom of the page. You will also need cookie cutters – Nigel used ninja-shaped cookie cutters, but plain gingerbread men would work too – as well as toothpicks, blue icing, red edible decorating gel and black edible decorating gel. Make sure your sugar cookie dough is nice and cold when you roll it out! Hint: sprinkling powdered sugar or flour on your countertop before you roll the dough out helps it to not stick.

12/13/2016 4:17:00 PM

Retention 101: 4 Easy Tips To Maximize Your Retention

By Guest Blogger: Michael Mershad

Retention Tip 1: Acknowledge The Awkward “Welcome to our martial arts school. Now, bow at the wall and listen to me speak in another language”… Okay, so we don’t actually say these things out loud, but you get the gist. If you take a BIG step back, and look at how your classes are run from the new student’s prospective, you may find a few things that would seem confusing or maybe even down right weird… Don’t worry! That doesn't mean that your program needs an overhaul. It simply means that you need to identify what may look or sound weird to new members and take the time to explain those items to them. However… There may also be things in our programs that we do, simply because we have always done them and, perhaps, they are stumbling blocks for potential clients, especially adults…

11/3/2016 3:48:00 PM

A Review of C-Gear

By Guest Blogger - Corey Holzman-Crass

When I received Century’s C-Gear line for review, I was excited to try out some brand new sparring gear that was a pretty significant departure from what I was used to. Having only really worked with their P2 gear in the past, I was excited to see what else Century had to offer. And, I have to say, I was pretty impressed. Overall, the gear felt light, but had a good sense of spring and protection when sparring. It afforded easy movement, and made contact fine for both myself, and my partners.

10/28/2016 3:43:00 PM

Survival Uses for Paracord Bracelet

By Century Martial Arts

Bracelet fashion seems to shift strangely every five or so years. From friendship bracelets, to snap bracelets, then gel wristbands, and the variously shaped Silly Bandz, we’ve seen fads pop up only to fade within the year, leaving behind a faint trail of glitter and nostalgia. Don’t be misled by the fact that only one has “silly” in the name – these are all pretty goofy (no offense to anyone’s 13-year-old self, or any current 13-year-olds). So it’s nice to see that the latest form of wrist adornment is not just practical, but has potential life-saving uses.

10/26/2016 5:09:00 AM

How Martial Arts Reduces Chances of Being Bullied

By Century Martial Arts

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to talk to your kids about bullying. Encourage them to speak up if they ever see anyone being bullied, and let them know that it is never okay to be a bully. According to a 2015 study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 20% of high school students reported that they had been a victim of bullying within the past year.

10/18/2016 5:04:00 PM

40 Years in the Making

By Century Martial Arts

Have you ever wondered where your martial arts gear comes from? You probably already know that Century Martial Arts is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Maybe you’ve even visited our showroom and seen our facility. But do you know how Century got there in the first place? Century started in 1976, with a true underdog story. Our founder, Mike Dillard, used to sell uniforms and belts out of the back of his van when he’d go to compete in karate tournaments. His main office was his parents’ garage. But Mike knew he could make a difference, and he was determined to succeed.