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10 Things You Can Do Outside the Dojo to Become a Better Martial Artist
Oct. 04, 2011 By: Filed in: Health, Nutrition & Safety | Physical Conditioning & Drills | Psychology & Success
1. Train Your Balance.
Improving your balance helps your kicks, throws, takedowns,
stances, and many other techniques in the martial arts. Try
standing on one foot while you put your shoes on and tie
them, one foot at a time. While you’re waiting in a
check-out line or for a bus, you can also train your
balance simply by standing on one foot. If you’re going to
do this, however, try to do it inconspicuously, unless you
don’t mind people thinking you’re a bit strange! Below are some extra tips for training balance. (more…)
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