Training Tips – Page 7 – Grace Martial Arts

Evade to Escape

16 Jun 201815 Jul 2021

What do martial arts instructors mean when they talk about evade to escape? As we've mentioned in previous articles, evasion is an important aspect of teaching at Grace Martial Arts.…

Your First Martial Arts Weapon

2 Jun 201814 Jan 2022

Weapons have long been an important part of martial arts. We often think of martial arts as mostly "hand-to-hand" (empty hand) defense, but weapons are also an integral part of…

Increasing Power, Speed and Accuracy in Martial Arts

26 May 201818 May 2021

You can increase power, speed and accuracy in martial arts. Here are three basic tips that will help in your training. 1. Defensive position … use the principle of the…

Self-Defense Advice For Children & Teens

21 May 201822 Mar 2021

We always appreciate receiving questions from parents. Here's one we've heard many times before. Question: What advice do you have for children and young teens about self-defense in public? or in…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 8

28 Apr 20184 May 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in about one week. We have been sharing the past couple of months about what's involved in a…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 7

21 Apr 20183 May 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in about two weeks. Training at this point becomes more intense – physically, mentally and spiritually. In…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 6

14 Apr 20182 May 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in about three weeks. Training at this point becomes more intense – physically, mentally and spiritually. Students learn…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 5

7 Apr 20181 May 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in about four weeks. Training at this point becomes more intense – physically, mentally and spiritually. Two of…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 4

31 Mar 201830 Apr 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in about five weeks. Training at this point becomes more intense - physically, mentally and spiritually. People who…

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Testing for Black Belt, Part 3

24 Mar 201829 Apr 2021

The best system of self defense is the one that works in a real-life situation. If it doesn't work, why learn it? Several of our Grace Martial Arts Brown Belts…