I used to do karate and currently do other martial arts. Over that time I’ve been learning about the pros and cons of the different martial arts. And I thought I’d put together to explain the advantages and disadvantages of karate. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of karate? The advantages are: You can …

I did karate for a few years and noticed that after new students have been training for a while their personality changes.  They become more calm and confident, so I thought I’d write this article to explain how karate helps with anger. So, how does karate help with anger? Karate helps with anger by providing …

I’ve been learning about karate and wondered whether it’s good for toddlers. I did some research and here’s what I found. So, is karate good for toddlers? Karate isn’t good for toddlers until they reach about 2 years of age. Kids can begin to run around and do things like kick a ball at about …

Playing lacrosse has so many fantastic benefits – team camaraderie, tactics, fitness, health benefits…the list goes on and on. However, like all sports, it can sometimes hurt! Though not a particularly dangerous sport, there are several key risks. The most common injuries in lacrosse are lower extremity injuries which are primarily ankle and knee sprains, …

One of the most common questions people have when getting into lacrosse is what time of year is it played? Lacrosse is usually described as a spring sport. In the majority of the states in America, Lacrosse is played during the spring. The NCAA, the national collegiate athletic association, categorizes both male and female lacrosse …

There are so many different types of drills for lacrosse. You can practice with a whole team, in groups, with a partner, and of course…by yourself! This is brilliant because it means that you can practice pretty much whenever you want to. All you need is a ball, a stick, a little bit of space …

I’ve been learning about the karate tournament circuit and wondered who the best karate fighter in the world is. I did some research and here’s what I found. There is a Karate World Championship held every year, and according to the most recent standings provided on their official website the best karate fighter in the …

I’m a little curious about the ways that karate chops are effective. So, I did some research, as well as drawing on all my karate experience, and here’s what I found. Karate chops are effective in the following ways: When the hands are strengthened you can strike the temple which can knockout your opponent You …

In the many years that I have played lacrosse, I have spoken to many people – fans and players – about what’s the best position. Is it the glamor of the attackers, taking the kudos of scoring? Is it the crucial role of defenders, shoring up attack after attack, and reverting defense back into attack? …

The position of a goalie in lacrosse requires a lot of courage, skill, speed, and most of all…practice. But how can you best practice without getting injured? When it comes to making a save, goalies invest their whole body in the face of each shot. In my years of lacrosse training, I have heard many …