Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tai Chi for Health and Rehab

If you've had the pleasure of trying a taichi class at the California Martial Arts Academy located in Irvine, CA, you'll understand what I'm talking about. With so many taichi instructors teaching at parks, houses, community centers, it's hard to distinguish if what you're doing is correct. Just take note, if you're mobility is not improving after taking your taichi class, something may be wrong. Tai Chi instruction at CMA will teach you how to move (correctly). Some of our students re drenched with sweat after a class of 8 pieces of brocade and other tai chi exercises.

WebMD just posted an article on the effects of Tai Chi and Arthritis Pain. http://arthritis.webmd.com/news/20090604/tai-chi-may-ease-arthritis-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC.

The tai chi classes here at CMA are offered twice a week. You'll focus on Yang style tai chi and 8 pieces of brocade. A great alternative to breaking a sweat, increasing stability and flexibility for someone that is looking for something slower paced.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

CMA and KBOC Team Up

California Martial Arts Academy and Kettlebells Orange County partner up to offer you the best in physical, functional and martial arts training. CMA's vision is to offer their students and the community the best in physical wellness. "Yes there is always a risk in training in martial arts but if it's done methodically with strict focus on form and functionality, you minimize those risk," said Jon Kurtz, Chief Instructor of CMA.

KBOC offers the methodology behind the functional movement patterns. Many of our students come to kettlebell class as a last resort to rehab their injuries. After a few weeks of training, shoulder, knee and back problems are a thing of the past. "I'd say come check out with the RKC system of kettlebells has to offer...sometimes seeking out kettlebell training after you've tried everything else is too late," says Kingston Heng, RKC.

KBOC will host their first class at CMA on Thursday, June 25, 2009 in their Irvine facility. This course is the first of many on going kettlebell and fitness classes offered at CMA.