Holistic Fitness Through Martial ArtsWestern films, novels, and popular culture are rife with images of martial prowess bringing mass destruction to enemies, but there is another aspect of the “war arts,” that many forget. Practiced for thousands of years, martial arts includes holistic training that establishes, maintains, and restores health, which makes martial arts a well-rounded fitness approach for the modern working warrior.
How a Rabbi Became a Martial Arts SensationRabbi Yossi Eilfort, an assistant Chabad rabbi from San Diego, California, recently made news when he fought his first amateur MMA fight, winning by TKO in the second round. Several publications covered the story, but much of coverage focused more on the oddity of a man of God stepping in to the MMA ring and less on the spiritual message he was trying to convey by doing so.
Houlton teacher inducted into Martial Arts Hall of FameFor New Richmond resident Tim Armstrong, martial arts has been a huge part of his life since he saw his first Bruce Lee film when he was 7. Now, 40 years later, Armstrong will be inducted into the United State Martial Arts Hall of Fame when he travels to St.
Nacogdoches seniors improving health with martial artsThe soothing sounds of nature filled the Nacogdoches Senior Center as students participating in a tai chi class took deep cleansing breaths while focusing on their strength and mobility. “People my age are falling and breaking their hip and everything I don’t want to be one of them,” said Nancy Dunn, student.
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