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Knowledge and Instruction Center

The knowledge center contains a wealth of documents, web links and articles on everything from staying fit, proper exercise routines to nutrition information.  If you are a member of LifeForce Karate & Fitness be sure to sign in to view all the member documents as well!


Important Karate Articles:
Training Items Table : What you will need for each belt ranking.
Understanding Belt Rankings : What do the colored belts in karate mean?



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Make Anger Your Ally
 

LifeTime for Women suggests five ways to harness your anger for positive change. [Health/Exercise/Fi...   read this article

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Electrifying Abs
 

This WebMD article says that Muscle-Stimulating Gadgets won't provide six-pack abs (abdominals). [Ex...   read this article

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BBFC Tournament Rules & Divisions
 

BLACK BELTS FOR CHRIST OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES AND DIVISIONS; ALSO REGISTRATION FORM (for BBFC web...   read this article

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How to Choose a Martial Arts School
 

HOW TO CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL So many martial arts schools and so little time! How does one...   read this article

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KARATE FOR CHRIST
 

Serving Christian Martial Artists of all styles. KFCI now has over 20,000 total members, and has see...   read this article

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Exercise Keeps You Younger
 

TheStar.com/World Updates Tu...   read this article

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Psychosocial Benefits of the Martial Arts: Myth or Reality?
 

Psychosocial Benefits of the Martial Arts: Myth or Reality? Click on above link for article. Arti...   read this article

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THE CHRISTIAN MARTIAL ARTS NETWORK
 

The Christian Martial Arts Network: Fighting God's Battles through the Lord Jesus Christ [ chris...   read this article

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Common Diet Blunders
 

This WebMD article shows how it can be easier to stay motivated as you diet if you watch for and avo...   read this article

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Jumping Rope: Not Just for Kids Anymore
 

This American Council on Exercise (ACE)article has great tips on jumping rope for fitness. (Jumping ...   read this article

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Obesity: Epidemic
 

This WebMD Health article says "The prognosis for the nation is bad and getting worse as obesity tak...   read this article

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SportMartialArts.com
 

SportMartialArts.com - The Premier Sport Martial Arts Website [Tricks / Tricking / Tournaments]...   read this article

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Karate Kids: Children and Martial Arts
 

KARATE KIDS: CHILDREN AND MARTIAL ARTS. This USA-DOJO article adresses the benefits of martial arts ...   read this article

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Kickboxing: Kicking Your Way to Fitness
 

This article on the WebMD web site has some great information on Cardio Kickboxing. This group did ...   read this article

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Save Yourself
 

This MSN Lifetime article explores options for self-defense that could be helpful to both men and wo...   read this article

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Spring Back Into Your Exercise Program
 

Web MD says, "After a long, lazy winter, the key is to start off slow." [Exercise/Fitness]...   read this article

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MARTIAL ARTS AND CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ARE THEY COMPATIBLE?
 

As a Christian martial artist, I am often asked two questions regarding my martial arts study and my...   read this article

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Belt Tips Explanation - UPDATED 3/06
 

TIP REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BELTS* (Except Mighty Mites. Mighty Mite Parents see "Mighty Mites Program...   read this article

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A Letter to Parents About Martial Arts Lessons
 

To Mom and Dad A letter to parents - from an old martial art teacher - about martial arts lessons...   read this article

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Staying Safe in the Surf
 

This WebMD article gives you 10 things you'll need for a safe time at the beach....   read this article

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Even Babies Need Exercise
 

To maintain their lifelong health and your sanity, WebMD says make sure your infant or toddler is ge...   read this article

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Mighty Mites Program: WHT thru YEL Belt Requirements - UPDATED 10/07
 

MIGHTY MITES PROGRAM - Updates 12/06, 10/07 The Mighty Mites Program is primarily for 4 to 6 year...   read this article

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Bible Word/Passage LookUp
 

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JC Parent Zone - News & Notes for Parenting Families
 

Parenting Solutions, Articles, Blogging, Spiritual Q & A, Fun for Kids... [christian]...   read this article

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General Requirements: LifeForce Karate Rules - UPDATED 3/06
 

LIFEFORCE KARATE RULES GENERAL > Please, treat everyone courteously and with respect. > No cu...   read this article

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FCMA Tournament Rules & Divisions
 

View the Rules View the Div...   read this article

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JC Play Zone - Playtime with a Purpose
 

Games: Word Search, Leapardy, Hypervelocity Racer, Match Game...Activities: Coloring, Crafts, Greeti...   read this article

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Secrets of Aging Well
 

This MSN Health article points out that you'd be surprised at how many factors are in your control. ...   read this article

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Martial Arts and Christian Beliefs
 

MARTIAL ARTS AND CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: Are they really incompatible? Because of the numerous scriptu...   read this article

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SKITA Rules and Divisions - NBL/SKIL
 

Sport Karate International Tournament Association Rules and Divisions - Governs National Blackbelt L...   read this article

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Telling Your Kids About War
 

This WebMD article advises to get your kids to open up, treat their fears as real, and to help them ...   read this article

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Keep the Weight Off
 

WebMD article: Losing weight was just the half of it. Now you have to keep it off, or those pounds w...   read this article

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MTV Show "Made" Features Martial Arts
 

John Corcoran, Managing Editor for Martial Arts Success Dear Martial Artists: Could I please ...   read this article

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Livin' It
 

Livin It is about finding a purpose for being on this planet, knowing there's a God who loves you fo...   read this article

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Kickboxing: Kick Your Way to Fitness
 

This American Council on Exercise (ACE) article contains great information on cardio or fitness kick...   read this article

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How To Keep Your Aging Brain Fit
 

An article by Sharon Begley tells us that the key to keeping intellectually sharp as we age may not ...   read this article

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United Christian Martial Arts
 

We at U.C.M.A. are dedicated in providing a martial arts training program that is simple but effecti...   read this article

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Martial Arts Equipment & Gear Approved for Use at LifeForce UPDATED 2/08
 

MARTIAL ARTS EQUIPMENT & GEAR APPROVED FOR USE AT LIFEFORCE SPARRING GEAR Headg...   read this article

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AACMA Tournament Rules & Divisions
 

Click on Above Link to All American Christian MA Website for Links to Registratin Form, Divisions & ...   read this article

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BLACK BELTS FOR CHRIST
 

At Black Belts for Christ our mission is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a Christian p...   read this article

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Hanshi Abele's Passing
 

Dear Fellow Martial Artists It is with sad news and a heavy heart I inform you of the passing of...   read this article

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Fighting Fatigue? Get a Better Life.
 

Take stock; set priorities; take care of yourself. WebMD's recommendations include exercise. [Diet/N...   read this article

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Karate Tournaments Central
 

The Yellow Pages of Martial Arts Tournaments - For many years now, Karate Tournament Central has bee...   read this article

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DOJO Organization
 

DOJO Organization - Martial Arts Circuit [tournaments]...   read this article

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Focus on Thinking Differently to Lose Weight
 

This WebMD article focuses on "thinking like a thin person." [Diet/Nutrition/Exercise]...   read this article

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Top Ten Fun Fun Summer Activities for Kids
 

This American Council on Exercise (ACE) article lists martial arts as the number two summer fun acti...   read this article

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White Belt Requirements - UPDATED 10/31/03
 

WHITE BELT REQUIREMENTS As soon as you can show us that you know everything on this sheet, you w...   read this article

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Martial Arts Guide for Parents - Excerpt
 

MARTIAL ARTS GUIDE FOR PARENTS - Excerpt (excerpted from Dr. Webster-Doyle's Martial Arts Guid...   read this article

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The Role of the Parent at LifeForce Karate & Fitness - UPDATED 3/06
 

THE ROLE OF THE PARENT AT LIFEFORCE KARATE & FITNESS Once again, thank you for considering/choosi...   read this article

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Ultimate Fitness Course Start Dates/Deadlines
 

2010 UFC START DATES UFC/2010 #1 - Monday, January 11, 2010 Registratio...   read this article

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