Complete Kata Reference

Complete Kata Reference

This post contains links to videos and PDFs of all the kata in the Living Sword Karate curriculum. Under each video is a download link for the step-by-step instructions for each kata. Taikyou Shodan TaikyokuShodanDownload Taikyoku Nidan TaikyokuNidanDownload Taikyoku...
Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Phillip Smith

Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Phillip Smith

Phillip Smith, third degree black belt under Roberto Traven and Owner/Head Instructor of Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Atlanta will be joining Living Sword for an afternoon seminar on Saturday, January 25th from 2pm to 4pm Smith is an exceptional instructor and...
5 Tips to Make the Most of Martial Arts Training

5 Tips to Make the Most of Martial Arts Training

Here are five tips to help you make the most out of training with Living Sword Karate whether you are enrolled in our Karate program, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or our Muay Thai Kickboxing classes. Listen to you instructors – Maybe you’ve come in after a long day at work or...
Better Mood: Health Benefits of Martial Arts

Better Mood: Health Benefits of Martial Arts

It’s no secret that participating in a regular exercise program is a great way to improve your mood. Performing martial arts is not only a good way to relieve stress and frustration, but may actually help to make you happier. The endorphins released by physical...
Dropping a little science

Dropping a little science

There are a lot of claims out there about martial arts from boasts about effectiveness “on the street,” to accusations of simply being a stable for training violence. Well, it seems that there may be some truth to the accusations as well as some...