A great martial arts academy should feel safe and welcoming. Some people are intimidated by the idea of getting physical with near-strangers, but the right training gym fosters a welcoming atmosphere where participants know that they will be safe even when they feel vulnerable. The Facility and the Instructors Of course, the facility itself matters too. Who would want to …

A couple of generations ago, Having a tutor or a teacher was the only efficient way to have our doubts solved. Being in school and asking our doubts to get our questions answered was the best way to clear them. If not that, flicking through page after page of a pile of books was another method, but it took away …