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Stay Strong, Stay Hydrated
The Importance of Drinking Water and Staying Hydrated in Martial Arts Training Hydration is a fundamental aspect of overall health and...
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Oct 4, 20243 min read


Staying Motivated in Martial Arts
Training Tips: How to Improve Your Skills and Stay Motivated in Martial Arts Our Friday blog at Cojalina Martial Arts this week focuses...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read


The Dual Nature of Sparring in Karate: Is it an Art and or a Sport
Introduction This week at Cojalina Martial Arts we look at the topic of sparring in karate and ask the question is it part of the art or...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Ninja History; fun facts that will kick you into the shadows
Did someone say ninja!!!!!!! Our 4- to 6-year-old karate class is known as the ninja karate class, so in our blog this week we are having...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read


Myths of Martial Arts
Common Misconceptions: Addressing and Debunking Myths About Martial Arts Martial arts have been practiced for centuries, evolving into...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read


Summer holidays are over, go back to class
The Importance of Attending Martial Arts Classes to Progress In our blog this week we explore the importance of attending classes, over...
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Aug 30, 20243 min read


Was that a side kick or a round kick????????
The Difference Between a Side Kick and a Round Kick in Martial Arts Introduction One of the things we often see, especially from...
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Aug 23, 20243 min read


What is a black belt
What is a martial arts black belt? This is a question we get asked a lot, the Journey to Black Belt is one that takes years of training...
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Aug 18, 20243 min read


Kick-Jutsu Explained
What is Kick-Jutsu ? As we are launching a new Kick Jutsu class in September we thought that in this week’s blog we would briefly outline...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


Discover the Power of Martial Arts
Discover the Power of Martial Arts: 15 Physical Benefits of Martial Arts Introduction Welcome to Cojalina Martial Arts! Whether you’re a...
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Aug 2, 20245 min read


Everyone is a beginner once
Your First Martial Arts Class: A guide to getting started and what to expect Introduction: Embarking on Your Martial Arts Journey Are you...
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Jul 26, 20246 min read


Wear your belt with pride
Wearing Your Rank: The Importance of Martial Arts Belts There are many students who turn up to martial arts classes without their belt,...
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Jul 19, 20245 min read


The Importance of the 'Kiai' in Karate
To Kiai or not to Kiai!!! The Importance of Kiai in Karate Introduction Karate, a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, and...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read


To grade or not to grade
Martial arts gradings are important for several reasons: Our blog this week ties in with our goal setting blog from last week and also...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
The Power of setting goals
Setting goals is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, in this week’s blog we explore the advantages, not just in martial...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read
A Guide to Choosing the Right Martial Arts Club
Introduction A question I have been asked many times over the years “is what is the best martial art and what is the best school” and the...
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Jun 21, 20245 min read
There is no such thing as too old
Introduction We get lots of enquiries from people who will say “I would love to start but I am just too old”, here’s the thing, you’re...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read
Invest in your child’s future, why wouldn’t you?
As parents we always want the best for our kids, getting then active in a modern technological world where there are an abundance of...
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Jun 7, 20243 min read
Staying ahead of the edge
If you’ve ever trained in classes that cover edged weapon attacks, be it in martial arts or self-defence workshops or other fields such...
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May 30, 20243 min read


The Fantastic Four
Well done to our fantastic four,they all did really well today. Thank you to 1%K1 for putting on a great event to allow our students to...
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May 26, 20241 min read
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