The Centurion

11/8/2018 7:00:00 AM

What Martial Arts Classes Offer Kids (That Team Sports Don’t!)

By Century Martial Arts

Whether it’s part of structured in-school activities, during recess, or part of an after-school extracurricular, children have many opportunities to stay active and play with friends. Frequently, this is accomplished through joining a sport, the most common of which are football, basketball, hockey and soccer. However, if you’re looking for the best activity for your child, there are some compelling reasons to skip the team sports route and opt for martial arts instead.

11/6/2018 7:00:00 AM

Beating the White Belt Blues: A Beginner's Guide to Staying Motivated and Getting Better

By Century Martial Arts

Being a white belt can be hard. You see your higher-ranked teammates trying cool moves you’ve never learned, and you face off during live rounds against those teammates and find yourself in over your head. It’s easy to get frustrated when the moves you practice daily seem harder for you than they do for your teammates. However, having the right attitude can vastly improve your experience on the mats to ensure you get the most out of every class -- and turn yourself into the person the newer students are looking up to as quickly as possible.

11/1/2018 10:00:00 AM

Get Ready for Century's Black Belt Friday!

By Sarah Lobban

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a safe, wonderful Halloween. We’re rolling into the heart of the holidays. You’re probably already looking forwards to Thanksgiving, which is the next big event on the schedule… …or is it?

10/30/2018 7:00:00 AM

Improving Your Mental Health

By Century Martial Arts

Did you know? October is National Depression Awareness Month, as well as the month that hosts Mental Illness Awareness Week. Although October is almost over, this important issue should be kept on the forefront. Exercise, especially exercise that also includes mental strengthening components (like martial arts!), can help, and many martial artists are already helping fight against mental illnesses like PTSD and depression.

10/25/2018 7:00:00 AM

The Basics of Holding the Best Group Fitness Class!

By Century Martial Arts

It's no secret that people perform certain tasks better in groups. Sociologists have studied group vs. individual performance, and, more often than not, people in certain groups outperform those who participate individually. Group fitness vs. individual exercise is one example of this.

10/23/2018 7:00:00 AM

Martial Arts Talk: Danny Etkin

By Sarah Lobban

If you’re a fan of sport martial arts, you’re definitely already a Danny Etkin fan. A member of Team Paul Mitchell Karate, Etkin is a regular presence in sport karate’s competitive circuits. He’s best known for his insanely creative nunchaku forms and tricks – so much so, in fact, that he recently teamed up with Century to create a Signature Series line of the weapon (more on that later)!

10/18/2018 7:00:00 AM

It's Time for BOBoween!

By Sarah Lobban

Happy (almost) Halloween! I’m here with a very important announcement – Century’s BOBoween contest is coming up!

10/16/2018 7:00:00 AM

10 Ways to Make Exercise Enjoyable

By Century Martial Arts

It happens to everyone. You hit the gym with the best intentions, but 10 minutes into your treadmill run – yawn! – you’re already bored enough to leave. Props to you for getting in to the gym at all, but if you’re not engaged in your workout, you’re not going to see the best results! It’s not your fault, though – in a world filled with chores, work, traffic, bills and (ugh) DMV lines, is it any wonder you don’t want to work out if it feels like just one more ho-hum obligation?

10/11/2018 7:00:00 AM

How to Encourage Your Child’s Success in Martial Arts

By Century Martial Arts

If you’re the parent of a child enrolled in martial arts lessons, you definitely want your child to succeed on their training journey. However, some parents don’t realize just how important their encouragement is to a child’s success. They may also not know how they can show support in ways that will be genuinely helpful. Encouragement can come in the form of simply watching your child’s training, or even participating in parent-and-child martial arts classes.

10/9/2018 7:00:00 AM

6 Ways to Bring Halloween Fun to your School

By Sarah Lobban

We’re rapidly approaching one of the best holidays (in my opinion): Halloween! As a kid, I loved this day. It was, after all, the one time of the year middle-school-age-Sarah could dress up like a bat and no one could say anything about it. Halloween is universally adored by all kids – including those in your dojo!