Blalock Martial Arts

There is a tournament coming up. There is always a tournament coming up. We have one on average every six weeks. But why do we compete? What is the purpose and what are the benefits of competition? Besides being fun, tournaments help us to grow by challenging ourselves through competition. Competition gives us a chance to get together and compare notes, all while having fun and seeing old friends while making new ones. We get to see friends from our school who train at differ

Ranking Ceremonies have evolved over the years and each school has their own way of promoting students. Some schools don't even have ceremonies, the Head Instructor will simply hand the student their new belt when they are ready. Other schools have huge Ceremonies and make a big deal out of the promotion. Despite the different types of promotion, the history and reasoning behind them are very interesting. Tradition tells us that the first Black Belts were White Belts that

Sometimes martial arts are misunderstood, almost intimidating to some. However, it is quite the opposite. Martial arts can be one of the most peaceful and humbling sports in which you can participate. What sets martial arts apart is that it is so much more than a sport, it can change your life. Whether you're an adult or younger student, there are a lot of benefits that you get when you commit to learning a martial art. Physical Health Of course when you sign up for an ac