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Explore practical martial arts guides, training advice and expert insights from Phoenix Martial Arts. From karate and kickboxing to fitness, confidence, mindset and personal development, our articles are here to help beginners, parents and experienced martial artists get more from their training.
Whether you’re looking for tips to improve your technique, advice on getting started, or a better understanding of the physical and mental benefits of martial arts, you’ll find useful, straightforward guidance here.
Martial Arts vs Gym: Which Workout Is Right for You?
Joining a gym is one of the first things many people consider when they want to get fitter.
For some people, it works brilliantly. The...
Learning to Stay Calm Under Pressure
It's easy to stay calm when everything is going well. The real challenge is staying calm when it isn't.
Have you ever noticed how diff...
How Martial Arts Helps You Become More Disciplined
Motivation is useful when you have it.
The problem is that it does not stay at the same level every day. Some weeks you will look forw...
What Martial Arts Teaches You About Patience
Why does everything feel so slow at the start?
Have you ever started something new and immediately felt like you should be better at i...
The Power of Small Improvements in Training
Are you expecting too much from yourself too soon?
Have you ever left a martial arts class feeling like you didn't improve at all?
Ma...
How Martial Arts Builds Mental Toughness
Your body gives up long before your mind does
Have you ever wanted to quit something simply because it felt difficult?
Maybe it was a...
Why Consistency Beats Talent in Martial Arts
The student who trains twice a week often beats the talented student who trains once a month
Have you ever watched someone walk into a...
Enhance concentration and focus in martial arts
Have you ever walked into training with your mind somewhere else?
Maybe you were thinking about work, school, stress at home, or somet...
Stopping brain damage in martial arts
Martial arts is about strength, discipline, confidence, and growth. But let’s talk honestly about something that doesn’t always get eno...
Still mind in martial arts
Have you ever noticed how difficult martial arts becomes when your mind is all over the place?
You forget combinations you’ve practise...
How meditation can help you in martial arts
When people think about martial arts training, meditation is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.
Most people picture pads...
How to deal with negative comments
Negative comments can stick with you longer than they should.
You could hear ten positive things, but it’s that one critical remark th...
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