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Class Act: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If you're looking to try a martial art for both fitness and self-defense, you may want to give Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a try. Jiu-Jitsu stands for "flexible art" and is considered by some to be the oldest form of martial art. It originated in India, spread throughout Asia into Japan, and eventually landed in Brazil.
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Exercise Safety Tip: Take a Self Defense Course
I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and I've been giving you all sorts of tips on how to make your outdoor exercises safe.
User nikodarling shared her own great safety tip that I wanted to make sure everyone saw:
"Ladies - if you do go out running or walking at night, or even during the day I hope you will take a self defense course. I took one when I was in college at the urging of a friend.
Have You Ever Taken A Self Defense Class?
There are many classes out their designed just for women to learn self defense skills. I have even seen boot camps designed especially to train women with defense skills. These classes seem like a good idea and I am wondering if you have ever taken a self defense class.
Burn a Few More Calories: Take a Self Defense Class
Some of my favorite kinds of workouts are the ones that kill two birds with one stone. For example, I love getting in 30 minutes of cardio while watching the last episode of TopChef (yes, I watch that show too). I also love doing pull-ups and dips on the monkey bars while I am at the park with my kids.
Swank Worthy: Krav Maga
On the red carpet yesterday, Oscar veteran Hilary Swank mentioned she was keeping fit with Krav Maga. The name sounds a little like a spell from the Harry Potter series, but the health and fitness nut seems to be expanding her workout repertoire.
Krav Maga is a form of self-defense used by the Israeli army, and "Krav Maga" translates literally from Hebrew to mean "contact combat."
Have You Ever Taken a Self-Defense Class?
In making the transition from playing Jane Austen to super agent/action hero, Anne Hathaway decided to buff up. She told Self that she wanted her character, Agent 99, to have muscles and curves.
After wrapping the movie, Hathaway was inspired by her tough character to take a self-defense class.
Martial Arts Explained
I am always looking for a new way to exercise and keep myself healthy. I've always thought about trying martial arts, partly to learn self-defense skills, but more for the mind and body strengthening aspect.
There are many styles including Stand-Up, Ground Fighting, Throwing, and Meditative.
Biggest Loser Families Recap: Alliances Prevail
There is always a point in the Biggest Loser where you are reminded repeatedly that this is a game with prize money involved. The show starts to seem like a character study to see what the possibility of winning $250,000 does to people rather than a weight-loss show. I know editing has a lot to do with it, but how many times did Vicky smirk right into the camera after brokering deals, stirring up tensions, and judging prizes not worth her effort.
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Exercise Safety Tips: Roundup
We've been focusing a lot on safety while exercising, especially since the days have been getting shorter. Just in cased you missed any of the great tips we've had so far, here's a roundup:
- Change Up Your Route
- Deal With Unknown Dogs
- Make Eye Contact
- Get a Personal Alarm
- Take a Self Defense Course
- Carry Your Emergency Contact Info
- Watch the Weather
- Invest in Some Blinky Lights
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