The Importance of Stance
By Guest Blogger: Alvin Myers
Movement, balance, and range are crucial parts of sparring and...
The Centurion: Instructor training
The Road to MASS19 Part 3: What to do at the SuperShow
Hello! We’re back with more advice for the 2019 Martial Arts SuperShow from MAIA Executive...
The Road to MASS19 Part 2: 5 Essential Items You NEED TO BRING
Ready to head to the 2019 Martial Arts SuperShow? Not without reading this blog you’re not!...
9 Reasons Why Your Students Need to be Sparring
"Should I let my students spar?”
It’s a common question among martial arts school owners. Some...
7 Lessons Kids Learn from Martial Arts
In film and TV, martial arts are too often depicted as gory, violent, and inherently...
What's the Big Thai-dea? Why Thai Pads are So Popular
Recently, I went over the benefits of Thai pads vs. focus mitts in partner training. Now, I’m...
Thai Pads or Focus Mitts: What Should I Use?
Partner training is one of the best – and most fun!—components of martial arts or martial arts...
Mike Seeklander of "The Best Defense" Shares his Thoughts on Tactical Training, BOB, and the Self-Defense Skills Everyone Needs
We all have at least one role model martial artist that we’d love to get to train with. For...
Want to Know the Single Best Punch to Throw in a Fight?
As a skinny 14-year-old haole (non-native Hawaiian) kid with long blonde hair, I definitely...
Preventing Dropouts before They Happen: Part 1
Here are some unfortunate statistics: less than 2/3 of all students who study at college will...