By Christina Major | 16 April 2020
When I trained in Japan, it was the middle of summer, and we were served hot green tea in the middle of the lesson and at the end of the two-hour class. Surprisingly, and against everything we thought we knew, having the hot green tea cooled us off. The Sweating FactorOne of the mechanisms to […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 April 2020
Is dubbed as the cultural capital of Japan. In the face of rapid modernization in the country, Kyoto clings to its roots and traditions with Fushimi Inari and its 10,000 Torii gates at the heart of the city’s serene gardens, customary tea houses, and traditional dojos. Built by the Hata family in the 7th century, […]
By Christina Major | 13 March 2020
Throughout the ages, the martial artist took care of his or her body because it was their most valuable possession. They chose to eat healthy foods in smaller quantities to avoid problems that came with overeating.One could argue that they were the original pioneers of The Fighter’s Nutritional Blueprint: Creating a Combat Arts Ready Body. […]
By Christina Major | 16 February 2020
Springtime brings cold, damp weather to most people. It’s a time when we want to get out and do something, train in the outdoors, and get started again. But, after a long winter we might be faced with stiff, achy joints and a little extra flab. These warming herbs can help get you moving again […]
By Christina Major | 9 February 2020
Maybe your goal was to lose weight this year, and you started off really well. You ate salads, had fruit for snacks, and cleaned up your diet. Even started to feel good, with more energy, your pants fit better, and your training improved. But… it’s so hard to keep it up… It starts with just […]
By Christina Major | 23 January 2020
High protein supplements and shakes dominate the bodybuilding, weight loss, and martial arts communities. However, many of these only succeed in stripping people of their money and giving false hope. At worst, they’re incredibly detrimental to a person’s health.And you don’t build muscle consuming these products!What is Protein? Supplement companies rely on people who want to […]
By Christina Major | 16 January 2020
What you eat before martial art practice can make or break that day’s training. If you’re too full, you won’t train well. If you’re too hungry, you’re going to think more about what you’re going to eat on the way home rather than the punch that’s flying towards your face. These three recipes here will […]
By Christina Major | 9 January 2020
What you eat has a distinct effect on how you train, how long you train, and your perception of your training. It can also affect your recovery time and your potential for injury. You really are what you eat. That’s why you want to eat the best foods for your body and make sure you’re […]
By Christina Major | 2 January 2020
Over half of all New Year’s resolutions involve weight loss, getting in shape, or eating better. Because we train in the martial arts, we have to take care of our bodies to a better degree than most. Keeping a healthy weight, keeping up with cardio and strength training exercises, and honing our skills is the […]
By Jordan Newmark | 12 December 2019
He won’t quit.Whether it’s during eleven hours of hard sparring for charity, ten years as a teacher and small business owner or nearly two decades of grinding to become a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt, Chris Civello isn’t going to quit.If anything, the founder and head instructor of Sakura BJJ in Dover, New Jersey is going to […]
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