What does kids' sparring actually require, and is it safe?
Your child's school mentioned sparring is starting soon and you want to know what it actually involves before saying yes.
4 min read
Training
How often to train, what to practise at home, and how to start as a teen or adult.
Training
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What are Xtreme martial arts and weapons programs really teaching?
Your child saw a demonstration team flip and spin a bo staff, and now the word 'Xtreme' appears in every conversation about classes.
3 min read
Is it too late to start martial arts as a teenager or an adult?
You are fifteen, thirty-five or sixty, unathletic or long out of shape, and quietly wondering if a beginners' class would take you.
5 min read
What should a child practise at home between classes?
Your child enjoys class but the form falls apart by the next lesson, and you want home practice to help without turning the kitchen into a dojo.
4 min read
How often should a kid train each week?
You are building the family calendar around a new martial arts membership and want a realistic rhythm.
3 min read