I have had several jobs and careers as a physician, researcher, scientist, psychology professor, life coach, hypnotherapist, artist, and personal trainer. But first and foremost, I am a martial artist ...

Every so often, in between the loud wacks and thuds emitting from the Rohnert Park studio of Affinity Kickboxing Studio, you’ll hear the occasional “Jack, inside!” yelled by the studio’s owner, Nick ...

Researchers say that there are two ways to improve attention, through attention training (AT) and attention state training (AST). AT is based on practicing a specific skill and getting better at that ...

Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an incredible amount of mental acuity, too. Mental strength is so important to martial arts that ...

Mindful martial arts is a unique combination of physical exercise and mental focus. The practice not only improves your ...

We are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength. But what do we know about the effects of specific types of exercise? Researchers have ...