My two favorite hobbies in the whole wide world are quite different from each other, but they're more similar then you'd think. Martial arts and playing the guitar are two hobbies that take skill, patience, and practice.Both take will power, technique and a positive mental state of mind.
And both can be found on two ultra-cool forum sites like Martial Arts Talk and Jemsite, where users can focus on discussion about their experiences with their totally nifty hobbies
Jemsite, a guitar and music site for the ultimate musician, also has a blog where interviews with the latest guitar stars, practice tips, and personal stories, are shared.
Interested in trying out Karate, but don't know what to look for, or questions to ask? We put together 5 tips when shopping around for a martial arts school.
Health and Safety is important in literally all aspects of life, both personal and professional. However, due to the nature of what we do, it is especially vital in the martial arts.
As responsible instructors, we need to ensure the security and safety of our students as effectively as possible, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (This article is written from the UK perspective, but should be of use to everyone)
As with any physical activity safety should be your first consideration. Especially in the case of throwing a pointed, and/or sharp edged weapon like a knife. Anytime we deal with weapons there is a certain level of danger and risk involved, by following a set of rules or guidelines we can minimize that risk.
