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Dive into our rich collection of articles, tips, and stories from the martial arts world. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, our blog offers valuable insights to inspire and elevate your training journey.

Graphic that shows Grandmaster Stephen Del Castillo pointing and the words "The Lesson of the Week" and "What's Next?"
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September 29, 2026

What’s Next?

First, congratulations! Most of you are wearing a new rank this week. You worked hard for it. You showed up, Read more...

A large group of martial arts students and instructors pose together on blue mats in front of an American flag and a sign reading "This is a black belt school".
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September 28, 2026

The Lesson Doesn’t Stop at the Dojo

One of the most important things about martial arts is that the lessons don't stay on the mat. This week, Read more...

In a bright martial arts dojo with blue floor mats and mirrored walls, a teenage or young adult instructor wearing a blue uniform top, black pants, and a black belt is kneeling on the floor. She is gesturing with her hand while talking to two children standing across from her. On the left, a young boy with curly blonde hair wears a black t-shirt, white uniform pants, and a green belt. On the right, another young boy with dark hair wears a black t-shirt, white pants, an orange belt, and blue hand pads. Other students and instructors are visible in the background out of focus.
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September 28, 2026

The Next Rep Is Where Leadership Happens

As testing week comes to a close, I want to leave you with a simple idea.      The next Read more...

Inside a martial arts dojo, a young male student in a blue t-shirt and white pants with a black belt practices a defensive guard stance. He faces an instructor wearing a blue martial arts top who holds up his fists in a sparring posture. To the left, another student holds blue kick shields, while a younger child practices in the background on blue mats.
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September 24, 2026

You Already Know About the Next Rep

If you've trained at KMMA, you've heard instructors tell you to get back on the mat and keep going. You Read more...

Inside a martial arts training studio, a senior instructor in a blue uniform and black belt stands defensively with raised hands while another practitioner in a black t-shirt guides him. To the left, a student in a blue t-shirt and black belt holds up red Century focus pads for partner training. In the background, other students train under an American flag hanging on the wall.
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September 23, 2026

What Happens After the Mistake?

When most people think about martial arts, they think about techniques — punches, kicks, blocks, and self-defense.   Those things Read more...

Inside a martial arts dojo with blue mats, a group of students in white uniforms and blue or black shirts practice stances. An instructor in a blue top and black pants stands in the center observing, while other students train in the background.
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September 22, 2026

Testing Week: Don’t Chase the Last Rep

Testing week is here. If you're testing, you've already done the most important part: you prepared.   Now it's time Read more...