The Centurion | Self-Defense

9/17/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Way of the Knife: Self-Defense at Close Quarters

By Guest Blogger: William Tresten

The knife is as old as civilization itself, and still is the best tool for close-quarters self-defense. When I state this, I sometimes get some pushback from gun owners, usually along the lines of, “Well, if someone came at me with a knife I’d just shoot them,” or “Don’t you know what they say about bringing a knife to a gunfight?”

6/25/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Tips to run a Successful Women’s Self-Defense Seminar

By Guest Blogger: William Tresten

One of the most obvious universal benefits of learning martial arts is self-defense. Many martial arts instructors, whether they teach traditional styles or focus on modern arts, will offer self-defense seminars or classes specifically for women and girls. In principle, this is a great thing and instructors mean well. However, there is a right and wrong way to hold these seminars. Remember, the material you teach can potentially save a life – you need to make sure you are delivering it as effectively as possible.

6/13/2019 7:00:00 AM

Martial Arts in the Military

By Century Martial Arts

When you imagine a soldier in combat, what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture military personnel in head-to-toe tactical gear, carrying the most state-of-the-art weapons afforded to them by the government. Maybe you imagine mortars, grenades, tanks and machine guns leading troops to victory.

5/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

Don't Buy the Weapon; Be the Weapon!

By Guest Blogger: William Tresten

Many times over the years, I’ve heard many a new student’s perspective on self-defense. When it’s not an excuse like “I don’t have time to train” or “I just don’t have the money right now,” I hear the old phrase: “I’ll just grab my gun and shoot them if they try anything.” They’re always surprised then by my next question: “So how often do you train with it?”

3/5/2019 7:00:00 AM

How Martial Arts Conquers Bullying with Confidence

By Century Martial Arts

Anti-bully campaigns are becoming more and more prominent with every passing year, as parents become more attuned to the difficulties children face when they head off to school or out to play. While many parents think that there’s little a child can do to avoid being bullied if they aren’t the biggest or strongest kid in their grade, in reality, so much of beating bullying is about building confidence.

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.

8/10/2018 5:10:00 AM

Do Martial Arts Work in Street Fights? 5 Common Myths Examined

By Guest Blogger: Jordan Bryant, BookMartialArts.com

One of the most common questions about martial arts training is whether the techniques work in real situations such as street fights. The answer isn't simple, and it depends on several factors.

6/15/2018 7:35:00 AM

Survival Knife Essentials

By Century Martial Arts

If you’ve spent much time in the great outdoors, then you know the value of utility. You can’t afford to lug around everything and the kitchen sink; preparation requires careful planning, and what you carry needs to be practical.

6/11/2018 6:30:00 AM

You Can’t Say “A Tactical Martial Art” Without “Attack”

By Century Martial Arts

Online, you can find any number of active debates as to which martial art is the best for self-defense. As long as more than one art exists, it’s unlikely a consensus will be reached. However, if you ask us “Which art should you learn for self-defense?” the answer is just “Yes.”

6/1/2018 3:46:00 PM

I Watched the Original "Karate Kid" Movie for the First Time, and I Have Some Thoughts

By Sarah Lobban

You may be wondering how I went through nearly 30 years of my life without ever watching a classic such as The Karate Kid. I will be totally honest with you – I don’t know. It falls into several genres I ordinarily like (underdog story, action, martial arts), and I’m also pretty sure that working in the martial arts industry without having seen it is tantamount to a fireable offense.