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					  <title><![CDATA[Choosing a Traditional or Eclectic Martial Art]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/31094/1/Choosing-a-Traditional-or-Eclectic-Martial-Art/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[If you're ready to study the martial arts, you have lots of choices.  There are many traditional styles out there to choose from.  If you choose a traditional martial art, you study one style where the techniques are taught in their original form.  These arts are typically rooted in ancient traditions and include styles like Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Aikido, Judo or Shotokan Karate.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Developing Your Natural Talent]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/30621/1/Developing-Your-Natural-Talent/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[I am writing on this topic to inspire you.  Everyone has some type of natural talent.  Some people are well aware of their natural talents and do all they can to cultivate them.  Some aren't and even go so far as saying that they have nothing to offer the world.  I have taught martial arts instructor for close to 30 years and I can tell you this is not so.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Review: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training, Volume 2]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/30165/1/Review-Bruce-Lees-Fighting-Method-Basic-Training-Volume-2/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[What is it about a man like Bruce Lee that has made him a martial arts legend?  While the fancy stunts of Jackie Chan and Jet Li provide us with heart stopping entertainment, most of these feats employ the use of trick photography, strings and trampolines.  What is so intriguing about Bruce Lee is that the man was real and so were his martial arts.  Regardless of who comes and goes at the box office, there will never be another Bruce Lee.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Next Level: Making Progress in the Martial Arts]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/28797/1/The-Next-Level-Making-Progress-in-the-Martial-Arts/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[One of the goals of a good martial arts curriculum is progress. Regardless of the style you have chosen to study, all of them begin with the fundamentals and can take you to the level of mastery.  Success however depends on two things: commitment on your part and a skilled instructor who not only teaches you the art, but also challenges you. <BR>
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To some, progression in the martial arts is about earning another belt or stripe.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and the Martial Arts: A Complete Package]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, October 7, 2008 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.  The goal is to encourage the American population to add some type of physical activity to their daily routine. <BR>
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Daily physical exercise is vital for achieving and maintaining a healthy body.  Scientific studies have proven that regular workouts help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Fitness Alternative:  Choosing Martial Arts for Your Exercise Routine]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/27482/1/The-Fitness-Alternative--Choosing-Martial-Arts-for-Your-Exercise-Routine/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[You paid good money to join a health club and what did you get in return?  Having to put your name on a sign-in sheet just to use the cardio machines, televisions blasting, cleaning up sweat off of some piece of equipment because the person who previously used it didn't have the courtesy to wipe it down.  A singles club atmosphere complete with uninvited attention, waiting to use the free weights because some clown is spending way too much time primping in front of the mirror?  This is hardly a refuge for most busy men and women looking to get fit!<BR>
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Have you ever considered the martial arts alternative?  Many adults are disgusted with the run-of-the-mill fitness centers and have looked to the martial arts as a way to get into shape.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Training the Martial Arts or Fitness Beginner]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/27005/1/Training-the-Martial-Arts-or-Fitness-Beginner/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Beginners want instant results.  They're used to getting what they want right now; microwaves, emails, fast food lunches, drive-thru services, gastric bypass etc. So they expect the same results in their martial arts training.  I have to constantly remind students that it just doesn't work that way.  Progress takes time.  If they've spent to many years at a sedentary job or haven't exercised in a long time, they cannot realistically expect results overnight.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Personal Training in Martial Arts]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/25471/1/The-Benefits-of-Personal-Training-in-Martial-Arts/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[When you explain to someone that you're working with a personal trainer, the image they get is of you working out one-on-one with a traditional fitness instructor who specializes in weight lifting and cardio.  With the increased popularity of the martial arts, however, more and more instructors are offering the personal training option. <BR>
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You may want to consider personal training with a martial arts instructor for a number of reasons:<BR>
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*  Individualized attention - this is why many people like working one-on-one.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Attributes of a Modern and Unique Martial Arts System]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/24272/1/Attributes-of-a-Modern-and-Unique-Martial-Arts-System/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The basic and founding principles of some martial arts systems are extremely straightforward, intuitive, and logical, yet, unfortunately, they are almost universally ignored in traditional Martial Arts training. All techniques must have three fundamental components to be effective: power, speed, and focus (a technique that misses the target, is easily avoided, or that is simply brushed aside clearly isn't very effective).]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Benefits and Considerations of In Home Personal Training]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.healthandfitnessonline.net/articles/23867/1/The-Benefits-and-Considerations-of-In-Home-Personal-Training/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[There are many things to consider when choosing a personal trainer for fitness, martial arts, or both.  One of the many considerations is having a personal trainer come to your home to take you through a workout.  There are many benefits to having an in home trainer, but there is also some things for you to consider.<BR>
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One of the benefits is the convenience.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Calasanz Martinez)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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