The Centurion | injury

2/26/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Not Go Totally Insane When an Injury Forces You to Take Time Off Training

By Sarah Lobban

A few weeks ago, I was heading out to hang out with some friends after an afternoon of training. As I was getting ready, I became aware of a growing pain in my lower right leg, starting at the ankle and moving up the shin. It just felt like a bruise, so I ignored it – until I went to put on jeans, and noticed a swelling the size of half a grapefruit (or a large orange; I’m not a fruit expert) ballooning from the limb.

2/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

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

By Century Martial Arts

Whether your martial art has you rolling on the ground and grappling, striking and sparring, or working with weapons (hopefully the unsharpened variety!), there are five common types of injuries martial artists tend to see. It is nearly impossible to avoid all injuries, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury that everyone who practices any martial art should be aware of.

9/6/2018 7:45:00 AM

5 Common Excuses for Skipping a Workout (and 3 Times You Actually Should!)

By Century Martial Arts

6/26/2018 8:30:00 AM

Exercise and Addiction Recovery: The Best Ways to Get Healthy

By Guest Blogger: Susan Treadway

6/8/2018 3:52:00 AM

Should I Do Cardio or Weights First?

By Century Martial Arts

4/2/2018 12:00:00 AM

The Missing Piece of the Fitness Puzzle

By Guest Blogger: Bethany Doherty

You’ve perfected your workout regimen, carefully calculated your nutrition, and finally found the supplements that support your fitness goals. Progress is just around the corner! Maybe not. Sure, you’ve covered your fitness ABCs, but what about your ZZZs?

1/25/2018 4:00:00 PM

5 Martial Arts You Probably Didn't Know Existed

By Century Martial Arts

Ask anyone off the street what martial arts they know of, and you’ll probably hear a standard chorus of answers. Some, like kung fu and karate, are well-known thanks to popularization in movies and TV. Others, like Brazilian jiu-jitsu and muay thai, gained popularity thanks to the UFC. Some martial arts, however, haven’t made it into mainstream media or use techniques too ~questionable~ to be viable in sanctioned MMA.

12/1/2017 9:00:00 AM

Happy Birthday to Superfoot!

By Century Martial Arts

If you’re a part of the martial arts world, chances are you know about Bill Wallace: author, actor, and undefeated karate champion.

11/9/2017 2:30:00 PM

5 Ways to Speed Recovery After a Training Injury

By Guest Blogger: Lauren Walsh

Over the course of our lives, most of us will experience some form of physical injury. And while participation in martial arts and other sports is great for our health in many ways, unfortunately, it also increases our risk of certain injuries.