Kung fu training has numerous health and wellness benefits for the body and mind. For starters, it helps control the fight or flight response and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps alleviate the symptoms of stress. This helps the immune system strengthen, blood pressure to lower and sleep improve. In addition, it reduces anxiety and … [Read more...]
6 Amazing Benefits Of Grounding
So as the story goes Sije Jamie has been telling me about the difference Grounding has been making on her health. She has been at me now for a while to give it a try. Well, I did just that and I admit although i just started grounding I have to say I have noticed a difference. And in a future post, I'll revisit this topic with my personal experience. One … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Create More Mental Space For Your Martial Arts
More often than not people fail in their martial arts journey because they haven't focused anytime on freeing up mental space. This is a very important aspect of successfully training. When your mind isn't healthy it's hard for you to learn. There are a number of simple ways to create extra mental space. These include Mindfulness, Self-compassion, and … [Read more...]
Creating Good Habits That Last
Over the years I have taught people from many different martial art disciplines. Many of them don't come through the doors with good habits. The common thread among everyone is they developed bad habits. Some of these habits are common to everyone like lifting your shoulders up or flinching. Good habits are something that takes time to implement into your … [Read more...]
3 Reasons To Drink Water For Stress Relief
There are a number of reasons why you should drink water for stress relief. It increases your energy levels, lowers your anxiety, and improves your sleep. Another health benefit is, that water is a powerful tool for the production of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating our sleep. However, there are some important things to consider before … [Read more...]