| For those who are big fans of the martial arts it | | | | keep you on your toes with the boundless energy |
| is a life long passion that motivates you to | | | | they seem to have. Make sure you work on |
| constantly be learning, developing techniques and | | | | flexibility daily. Leg stretches and splits can be |
| staying in shape. Unfortunately sometimes you | | | | done anywhere, but without constantly working |
| just are unable to make it to the the dojo, either | | | | on it, you will loss any gains you have made |
| because there isn't one close by or it just doesn't | | | | rapidly. |
| fit in your budget. But that is no reason not start | | | | Forms should make up a large portion of your |
| or not to keep up with your training. | | | | routines and training. With a little effort and |
| Working out at home and keeping in shape is | | | | patience you will be amazed what you can teach |
| relatively easy even without weights or a home | | | | yourself. Many online retailers sell a variety of |
| gym. But keeping up with your techniques, | | | | books on martial arts techniques that provide |
| developing new ones and maintaining your quick | | | | instruction on stances and correct strikes which |
| reflexes can seem challenging, though it does not | | | | where actually the main way martial arts where |
| have to be. In fact with a little dedication you | | | | taught and handed down for centuries. Most |
| may find in a lot of ways that you can achieve | | | | martial arts schools also sell DVDs teaching the |
| more without all the distractions and wasted time | | | | forms and katas which give easy step by step |
| to and from class. And no, it does mean you | | | | instructions. Lastly YouTube is a great resource if |
| have to turn into the karate kid, practicing wax | | | | you have a decent Internet connection and is full |
| on and wax off, although it is a great excuse to | | | | of instructional videos on just about any form of |
| get your kids to clean your car and house. | | | | martial art you could imagine. |
| Maintaining flexibility and speed are the first things | | | | Of course if you can afford to splurge, a couple |
| you need to keep on top of if not going to | | | | pieces of equipment can make things more |
| martial arts classes regularly. Create drills for | | | | exciting. If possible a leg stretching split machine is |
| yourself to keep up your speed and reactions. | | | | a great asset and a wave master or heavy bag |
| These are best done by laying or sitting and then | | | | can help you keep up your punching power. You |
| springing into action with a series of combos, | | | | can now even purchase UFC style grappling |
| making sure you can keep your explosive edge. If | | | | dummies online for practicing throws, holds and |
| you have kids these are great to do together, | | | | ground work. |
| they will enjoy the time together and will probably | | | | |