Welcome to the Martial Arts Way of Life Blog...
At Progressive Martial Arts Academy we believe in a holistic approach to teaching and training martial arts.
One of the martial arts at the core of our academy is the art of Kenpo. We trace our lineage back to James Mitose, and the Kosho Kenpo system. The Kosho family crest includes an octagon that represented the eight aspects of their Kenpo system. We have modified these slightly to fit modern times, but these will be the topics covered in this blog:
Health/Fitness
Meditation
Philosophy/Mindset
Yoga/Stretching
Nutrition and Health
The Stand Up Arts
The Grappling Arts
Self Defense
Below you will find all of our blog entries in chronological order in case you are a new reader here and want to catch up on previous posts! We've placed a star next to some of our most popular posts too.
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August 2016
How to Choose the Martial Art For You - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/choose
5 Steps to Handling a Bully - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/bullying
The Art of Fighting without Fighting - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/fighting
Most Common Mistakes - Incorrect Fundamental Technique - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/8/21/most-common-mistakes-incorrect-fundamental-technique
Home Dojo - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/home
* I am a woman. I am empowered. - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/empowered
September 2016
Martial Artist or Student of the Martial Arts? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/artist
* Madelyn Fowler: Why I Train Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/madelyn
It's What You Do That Defines You - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/9/14/its-what-you-do-that-defines-you
Let’s Start with Choices - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/choices
Remember the Environment! - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/environment
October 2016
Plateaus - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/plateaus
6 Tips to Block Stress from Your Life - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/stress
* The Perfect Fighter - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/perfect
So Awkward - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/10/19/so-awkward
How Many Calories Does Martial Arts Training Burn? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/11/2/how-many-calories-does-martial-arts-training-burn
November 2016
Goals: When to Use Them and When to Lose Them - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/goals
Why I Train Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/david
The Real Octagon - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/11/16/the-real-octagon
Fitting Down the Chimney Is Overrated Anyway - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/holidays
* Gracie Hall: Why I Train Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/gracie
December 2016
What Style Do You Teach? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/karate
* Women Should Train Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2016/12/14/women-should-train-martial-arts
Look Up - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/lookup
Purpose - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/purpose
January 2017
Life is Life - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/life
The Most Effective Way to Learn Jiu Jitsu - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/learnbjj
Bottoms Up - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/water
The Importance of the Black Belt - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/blackbelt
February 2017
The Black Belt Problem - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/theblackbeltproblem
Meet the Candidates - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/2/8/meet-the-candidates
Confidence vs. Overconfidence - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/confidence
Bunkai and Me - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/2/22/bunkai-and-me
March 2017
Zen and the Martial Arts Way of Life - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/3/1/zen-and-the-martial-arts-way-of-life
Self Perfection: The Key to Enjoying the Journey - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/self-perfection
* 3 Things to Avoid Saying to Your Training Partner - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/3-things-to-avoid-saying
Using the “10,000-Hour Rule” and the “20-Hour Rule" to Your Advantage - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/hours
Who Should Train Martial Arts? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/who
April 2017
Size Definitely Matters - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/size
* Is Jiu Jitsu Dead? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/4/12/is-jiu-jitsu-dead
You Are Normal - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/normal
If at first you don't succeed, try again. And again. And again. - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/4/26/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-again-and-again-and-again
May 2017
Maximize Your Repetitions - 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Every Training Session - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/5/3/maximize-your-repetitions-5-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-every-training-session
* The Importance of Martial Arts Training for Children - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/5/10/the-importance-of-martial-arts-training-for-children
The 5 School Principles - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/5schoolprinciples
Loyalty and the Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/loyalty
June 2017
My Trip to Rio - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/rio
Mindfulness & No-Mindedness (Mushin) - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/mindfulness
Becoming a Martial Artist - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/6/14/becoming-a-martial-artist
Train Strong to Remain Strong - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/train-strong
* Evolve to Remain Strong - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/evolve
July 2017
Ranks and Titles, Part 1 - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/ranks
Ranks and Titles, Part 2 - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/titles
* Demian Maia vs. Tyron Woodley - What the Commentators Left Out and Why the UFC Doesn’t Deserve Him - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/ufc214
August 2017
* 3 Reasons Martial Arts Training is the Perfect Fitness Alternative - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/fitnessalternative
How Brittany Lost 38 Pounds and 8% Body Fat This Year - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/8/16/how-brittany-lost-38-pounds-and-8-body-fat-this-year
Leave Your Ego at the Door - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/ego
5 Paradigms Adults Believe About Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/paradigms
September 2017
* Should We Teach Children How to Fight? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/9/6/should-we-teach-children-how-to-fight
5 Reasons Martial Arts Training Is The Best Activity for Your Brain and Memory! - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/mind
Let Me Tell You About My Greatest Enemy! - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/age
The Underlying Reason We Never Change - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/ambivalence
October 2017
4 Types of Meditation/Visualization for Martial Artists - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/10/4/4-types-of-meditationvisualization-for-martial-artists
5 Key Health Benefits to Martial Arts Training - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/health
Does Size Matter in Martial Arts? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/does-size-matter
Martial arts and combat sports. Which is better? -
http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/sport
November 2017
Tournament Breakdown (Videos) - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/tournament-breakdown
The Benefits We Can't Measure As Easily - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/benefits2
The Dynamics of Our Kenpo - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/dynamics
December 2017
Grafting - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/12/6/grafting
Break the Enemy without Fighting: The Avoidance of Battle and How to Win by Losing - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017/12/13/break-the-enemy-without-fighting-the-avoidance-of-battle-and-how-to-win-by-losing
The Slow-Moving Plague - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/plague
2017 PMA Year in Revie -
http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2017
January 2018
Don’t Get Bent Out of Shape When Getting In Shape - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/1/17/dont-get-bent-out-of-shape-when-getting-back-in-shape
The Triumph of Human Intelligence Over Brute Strength - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/intelligence
february 2018
Get Worse to Get Better - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/get-worse
FAQ - What is a Red Belt? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/redbelt
Choki Motobu - Brawler, Ruffian, Master. - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/motobu
The Reality: Routines, Time, Priorities, and Your Life - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/reality
March 2018
Jiu Jitsu Thrives in the Championship Rounds - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/3/1/jiu-jitsu-thrives-in-the-championship-rounds
Confidence Developed Through Training - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/confidence2
Listen - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/listen'
April 2018
FAQ: Why Do We Train Barefoot? - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/shoes
Let Your Guard Down: Don’t Be Afraid Of Imperfection - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/4/12/let-your-guard-down-dont-be-afraid-of-imperfection
The Rules of Normal Eating - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/eating
May 2018
Tournament Recap - NAGA Atlanta 2018 - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/nagaatl18
The Dangerous Risk of Not Training - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/5/31/the-dangerous-risk-of-not-training
October 2018
It Really Is a Way of Life - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/iain
November 2018
A Special Thanksgiving Message for PMA Parents - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/11/22/a-special-thanksgiving-message-for-pma-parents
DEcember 2018
How martial arts impact the mind - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/12/6/how-martial-arts-impact-the-mind
Happiness and Long Life through the Way of the Fist: Successful Aging and the Martial Arts - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/Molony
2018 PMA Year In Review - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/2018/12/30/2018-pma-year-in-review
January 2019
An Overview and Implementation of the Muay Thai Clinch - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/Thomas
Martial Arts Library - http://www.pmaoakridge.com/blog/library