The Centurion

4/9/2019 7:00:00 AM

Martial Arts Talk: Harinder Singh

By Sarah Lobban

One of the things everyone looks forward to at the Martial Arts SuperShow each year is the chance to learn tips and techniques from some of the amazing martial artists presenting there. This year, one of those who you’ll have the chance to train with is Sifu Harinder Singh, founder of the Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association, phenomenal multi-style artist, unmatched instructor and all-around very nice guy (aren’t all the best martial artists?). He’s got both a pre-conference event and a regular seminar, so hopefully your planned SuperShow schedule can accommodate at least one. You won’t want to miss it!

4/4/2019 7:00:00 AM

Help Knock Out Parkinson's Disease this April

By Sarah Lobban

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. This disease affects between seven to 10 million people worldwide, including an estimated one million Americans. Each year, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed.

4/2/2019 9:27:54 AM

April Fools!

By Sarah Lobban

4/1/2019 10:31:27 AM

New! Nigel the Ninja With EXTRA NINJA!

By Sarah Lobban

Everyone is familiar with Nigel the Ninja! Nigel has appeared in schools, homes and dojos for the last year, making youth martial arts even more fun than they already are! Well, the Centurion is proud to announce the next stage in the development of Nigel...

3/28/2019 7:00:00 AM

Your Ultimate Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gis

By Sarah Lobban and Kyle Young

One of the all-time-most-popular posts on The Centurion is this one: 4 Tips for Finding your Perfect BJJ Gi. Although a fine post, I thought it could use a more ~personalized~ update, so I turned to Kyle Young, one of Century’s resident BJJ athletes and competitors, and, at brown belt as of 2019, the highest-ranked in the art at our company.

3/26/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Sneaky Reasons You Might be Gaining Weight

By Guest Blogger: Elise Morgan

Weight gain can be extremely frustrating, especially when we feel like there’s no explanation for it. Part of the problem is that weight gain really is much more complicated than we think – it’s not just consuming excess calories and eating fatty foods, but is a complex reaction that oftentimes involves a wide variety of potential causes.

3/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Reasons You Should Be Competing!

By Century Martial Arts

Let’s start of by saying: there is no one right way to train in martial arts, and no one goal that’s right to have. Whether you plan on joining the ranks of pro MMA fighters, or just want to roll two days a week as a stress-buster, your training journey is important. That said, competing in your martial art of choice (at any level – it doesn’t even have to be professional!) can produce some great benefits:

3/19/2019 7:00:00 AM

What Are You Fit For?

By Century Martial Arts

When it comes to fitness, we all know what’s good for us and what’s not. That early morning yoga class? Pretty good. Going right to the couch after work and curling up with a bag of chips? Not so good. Research on the topic is abundant as well. It’s irrefutable that weight, level of physical activity, and dietary choices have an impact on our overall health. So with all this knowledge out there, why do so many of us still struggle to actually do anything to change our fitness?

3/14/2019 7:00:00 AM

A Sleek Ninja Sneak Preview!

By Sarah Lobban

“Exercise, diet and sleep,” Eric the Trainer says. “This is the science of transformation.” The creator of the Sleek Ninja fitness program speaks from experience – before this celebrity trainer created his program or took on a single star client, his was the first body he transformed. Eric Fleishman was a self-described “weakling.” He began training in martial arts and fitness as a young teen, and discovered his calling.

3/12/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Road to MASS19 Part 1: How to Get to the Show (Yes, it’s Totally Possible)!

By Sarah Lobban

Guess what time it is? It’s MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSHOW TIME! Well, okay, technically the Show is in June, but it’s never too early to start thinking about it, and it’s definitely not too early to start planning, especially if you’ve never been before. So for all you SuperShow newbies, or those of you still thinking about going, this one’s for you!