The Centurion

12/6/2018 7:00:00 AM

Martial Arts Talk: Mackensi Emory

By Sarah Lobban

Mackensi Emory is a 59-time sport karate world champion and member of Team Paul Mitchell Karate. A student of Kyoshi Dave Kovar at Kovar’s Satori Academy, she also has a strong traditional martial arts background – something that she says is more common in sport karate athletes that people realize. She stopped by Century Martial Arts HQ recently, and The Centurion managed to steal time for a quick interview with Kensi, about her current career, plans for the future and signature series kama line plus a few fun questions as always!

12/4/2018 7:00:00 AM

Announcing the First Readers' Voices Showcase!

By Sarah Lobban

The Centurion wants to hear YOUR stories! Welcome to the first Readers’ Voices Showcase!

11/29/2018 7:00:00 AM

Gift Ideas (for Cheapskates) from the Century 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2

By Guest Blogger: Jackie Bradbury

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your martial arts-oriented friends and loved ones? Our friend Jackie Bradbury, AKA the Stick Chick, was kind enough to do the legwork for you, combing through Century’s Holiday Gift Guide to pick out her recommendations for gifts that won’t break the bank! Tuesday’s installment covered gifts for kids; but, since most of us know and like at least one adult well enough to get them a gift, too, here are her suggestions for them!

11/27/2018 7:00:00 AM

Gift Ideas (for Cheapskates) from the Century 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Part 1

By Guest Blogger: Jackie Bradbury

You’re a martial artist, or maybe you’re the friend or spouse or parent of a martial artist. If you’re like me, you’re all of those. And if you’re like me, you’re a bit of... a penny-pincher. A tightwad. A skinflint.

11/21/2018 7:00:00 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Century Martial Arts

11/20/2018 7:00:00 AM

12 Tips for Being the Perfect Training Partner

By Sarah Lobban

I’ve trained in several martial arts (krav maga, muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, jeet kune do, kali) over a time period of eight or so years. For all their differences, they – and all martial arts – have one thing in common: partner training. There is no martial art where partner training doesn’t play a crucial role. So like it or not, you are going to have a major impact on the quality of training all your partners get.

11/15/2018 7:00:00 AM

Martial Arts Talk: Jackson Rudolph

By Sarah Lobban

11/13/2018 7:00:00 AM

Do You Know These Four History-Making Martial Artists?

By Century Martial Arts

When you ask someone to think of a history-making martial artist, they may think of classic martial arts film icons, like Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris, or modern MMA newsmakers like Conor McGregor or Daniel Cormier.

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.