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Breathing Easy During the Pandemic
In late January of 2020, data suggested that COVID-19 was primarily a respiratory infection and those with asthma were at a higher risk for severe illness. Health care workers were told to look out for three primary conditions: high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. As a person who has had asthma since childhood, the…
Training for Life – A Slice of Kung Fu
This article originally appeared in the May 1987 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong. The broadsword was the number-one weapon in China before firearms made their appearance. Referred to in Chinese as don-do (single knife), the broadsword was carried primarily by foot soldiers, who used it both…
Don’t Call It a Comeback
Rest, recuperateration, and rejuvenation are part of any balanced workout regimen.
The Quick Guide to Healing Slow Injuries
Part 2 of Our Series on Injury Prevention & Treatment in the Martial Arts School Achy joints? Constantly stiff muscles? Long lasting pain? Chances are you’re dealing with a chronic injury. In Part 1 of this series, “The Major Problem With Minor Injuries,” you learned that acute injuries are part of the training process. You…
Getting Smart With Your Martial Arts Training
Do you ever feel stuck? Unmotivated? Frustrated? We can help you with that. It’s called a SMART goal. Most people avoid setting goals because they never really learned how to do it correctly. This often causes procrastination and the feeling that goal setting really isn’t worthwhile. However, when done right, setting goals will help build…
