Self-Defense After 50: Why Striking May Beat Grappling
When discussing which martial arts are most effective for self-defense, the debate often comes down to striking versus...
How to Choose Safe Sparring Partners After 50
If you train martial arts long enough, you eventually realize that choosing the right training partners can be...
Sleep After 50: Why Good Sleep Hygiene Matters for Training, Recovery, and Health
When we talk about staying fit after 50, we tend to focus on exercise. There’s a lot of...
Why Walking May Be the Most Underrated Recovery Tool for Martial Artists Over 50
When we think about training for martial arts, walking probably isn’t the first exercise that comes to mind....
Why Men Over 50 Should Learn How to Fight
As we get older, we inevitably begin to notice signs of aging. Maybe we don’t move quite as...
Boxing vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu After 50: Which Is Better for Older Martial Artists?
If you’re over 50 and thinking about starting (or continuing) a martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing...
Why Men Over 50 Need Something Physically Difficult in Their Lives
There comes a point in life when comfort becomes increasingly easy to find. By the time we reach...
Kettlebell Training for Martial Artists Over 50
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become much more interested in training methods that give me a high return...
Can Martial Arts Help People Recover from Trauma?
While martial arts are not a replacement for therapy, growing research suggests they may complement traditional trauma treatment...
The Mental Benefits of Boxing After 50
When most people think about boxing, they picture defined muscles, fast hands, and well developed cardiovascular conditioning. Those...