Shoes Martial Best casual shoes for a taekwondo martial artist?
I was looking for some kind of shoe (not ma training shoes), just to walk around town with that is VERY light. I don't really care what the brand is. As long as the shoe is causual, light, and tight fitting. Walking around in my loose DC's won't do much if I want to spinnng hook kick someone haha.
Go to a sporting store that carries a large selection of shoes. Then go to the sport casual section, this is where you will find shoes that have the qualities of a martial arts training shoe with the ruggedness of a regular shoe. Meaning they can be worn everyday without falling apart.
Puma makes a good shoe for about $60 retail.
Drift Cat III
Repli Cat (personally have these, good quality)
En Route (another instructor likes these)
Take a look at these to get an idea to compare to other manufactures. These are good and won't drain your bank account.
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Practicing martial arts has several health benefits. I will discuss a few of them in the following paragraphs.
When you practice them correctly you use every muscle in your body. Done on a regular basis this will help keep your muscles toned. Of courseyou get out what you put in. So, if you only half heartedly "go through the motions" you won't get much muscle toning out of it.
Martial arts also provides an excellent aerobic workout. I equate it to running wind sprints because martial arts moves are sudden and explosive. Because of this long distance running doesn't seem to help to improve your wind in sparring. Some of the benefits of aerobic exercises include:
Keep excess pounds off
Increases stamina
Wards off viral illnesses
Reduces health risks
Helps manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and sugar
Strengthens the heart
Keeps arteries clear
Helps boost your mood
Helps you stay active as you grow older; thus helping you keep your independence
People that do aerobic exercises usually live longer than those that don't
I also heard a report recently that claimed a recent study indicated that practicing martial arts helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.
The next health benefit to be realized from practicing regularly is improved flexibility. Stretching exercises is a big part of martial arts. It is necessary in order to perform at your optimum, and to do some of the high kicks that some of the arts teach. I like to think that it is worth it to be able to put on and tie my own shoes when I do get old.
Then there is the mental discipline that is developed from martial arts practice. You learn how to ignore pain and push through to completion of your goals. You learn mastery over your emotions as part of this mental discipline development process. This is something that is sadly lacking in our society today at every level.
One very important health benefit is that those who practice them regularly usually enjoy more confidence and self esteem. These two things are crucial in order to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Lastly, martial arts gives us a higher moral code to live by. Whether you realize it or not this has a direct effect on crime rates. Qualities like honor, respect, and integrity are stressed in most martial arts schools. People of honor and integrity are less likely to commit crime than those who lack these qualities. People that respect others and authority are not the kind of people that are filling the prison houses in this country.
There are probably many other health benefits of practicing martial arts. I've touched on a few of the most obvious. I hope it is enough to motivate you to either start or to continue your journey down the martial arts path.
You can read other articles that I have written on martial arts subjects at: http://mykarateplace.com
About the Author
I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and received my black belt in Tang Soo Do in May, 1980. I currently practice and help teach at the oldest martial arts school on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Martial arts require fighting with opponents with hands. Punching is a very common tactic that is used in martial arts. A good thump is enough to put opponent out of action. Karate, taekwondo and muay thai-all depend on hard knocks for damaging the challenger. Obviously protection of the fighter’s hands needs a pair of good quality gloves. There are gloves for beginners and pros. Choose the one that is most appropriate for you and never mind the price. A good quality pair can be expensive. Along with it buy a spare pair in case you need it in an emergency. Gloves are used in contact sports like boxing also. Buy separate gloves for different uses. Don’t use the bag gloves for punches or mma gloves for punching bags. It does not make sense. Each has a separate use and task. If used rightly and maintained well, the gloves can last for a long time. Like any other accessory they need good care. After each use wipe them clean, and hand them in their place.
Gloves protect the knuckles, fingers and wrists from bruises, if punched by someone with bare hands. They minimize the actual damages caused by hard blows. Wearing gloves can reduce the extent of damage. Even during training and championships they play a safe role as protective gear. While buying gloves for contact sports, one needs to consider the comfort and safety elements. Without which the gloves are useless. Many branded gloves are used by professional fighters. They are usually made of leather or polystyrene, and there is a layer of foam on the inside to prevent resistance. These gloves offer protection and ensure a good grip. Gloves with double stitch are more durable and last longer. Padded gloves give lessen impact of injury to the knuckles. Another important factor is that they should not be very tight. Free movement of fingers is essential. A glove also acts as a good palm cover and is very essential during fights as they are open palm strikes. A good pair of gloves offers support to wrists to prevent from injuries and also from getting twisted in awkward positions.
No matter which techniques of martial arts is learnt, the accessories will assist the fighter in becoming a good martial artist. Gloves are necessary fighting gear. For any important competition, the right accessory makes the difference between the victor and the vanquished.
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