The Importance of Stance
By Guest Blogger: Alvin Myers
Movement, balance, and range are crucial parts of sparring and...
The Centurion: karate
From East to West: A Quick History of the Nunchaku
If you’ve ever watched martial arts movies or cartoons, you’ve seen nunchaku in action. In the...
You Know You’re a Martial Artist When Your Childhood Revolved Around These Movies
Who else remembers movie nights as a kid? Whether you were at a sleepover, with your family, or...
How to Pick the Right Nunchaku For You
So, you’ve decided to start learning how to use the nunchaku! Good choice. It’s one of the most fun...
Fighting Depression With Martial Arts
It is no secret that an active lifestyle has positive benefits to your physical health. Experts...
Why You Should Never, Ever Learn Martial Arts
Here at The Centurion, we usually try to put a positive spin on martial arts and training....
The Four Main Karate Styles and Their Differences
There are dozens of different martial arts, found all throughout the world. Within those arts,...
7 Amazing, Actually True Facts about Chuck Norris
When I was a sophomore in college, my roommate Natalie had a poster: “15 Chuck Norris Facts.” She...
Beating the White Belt Blues: A Beginner's Guide to Staying Motivated and Getting Better
Being a white belt can be hard. You see your higher-ranked teammates trying cool moves you’ve...