KarateMart Martial Arts Blog

Jump kicks are one of the most popular techniques in the martial arts. Undoubtedly, if you have ever attended a Taekwondo tournament or watched a martial arts movie, you’ve witnessed some spectacular jump kicks you wish you could perform yourself. While many martial artists have developed strong jump kicking techniques, few have developed a high enough vertical leap to bring the kick to its full potential.

Jumping higher is not rocket science, but you need the right plan in place if you want to be successful. Here is a plan you can follow to help increase your vertical leap and greatly improve your aerial kicks. Please consult a doctor before performing any of these exercises.

If you are a regular patron of the KarateMart website, you may have noticed a strange character hanging around some of the products lately. Last month, we were contacted by an authentic ninja from a small village in an obscure country who offered to review some of his favorite items on our website. We were hesitant at first and actually a little surprised that a ninja would be willing to enter into the public spotlight, but we decided to give him a chance. So far, we are noticing that his reviews are a little extreme to say the least, but they are pretty fun to watch. Here is an example of one of his reviews:

In order to get the most benefit from the martial arts, you need to choose the style that best fits your goals. Because there are so many great martial arts to choose from, finding the right one can be a daunting decision.

The first thing to consider when choosing a martial art is what you expect to gain from your time in class. Are you trying to learn self-defense, or are you joining a martial arts school for aerobic exercise purposes? If you are looking at the martial arts as a way to increase your fighting abilities, what type of strikes, throws, or defensive techniques do you want to learn? Let’s take a look at some of the more popular martial arts to help you get an idea of which style is best for you.

In general, the martial arts are a very serious activity. But, every once in a while, it is a good idea to take a step back and laugh at some hilarious martial arts videos that have been filmed over the years. I spent some time this morning scouring the internet for the funniest karate videos of all time. If you are aware of any other really funny martial arts videos, please let us know...because we love to laugh. Now, sit back and enjoy these funny karate movies!

One of the most frequent questions our customer service team hears is “What supplies do I need for my first martial arts class?” I’d like to begin by stating that it is always best to discuss this question with your instructor prior to purchasing anything, but we will cover some of the more common beginner supplies.