Read about one woman’s journey through her Black Belt test at Naga in the art of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen. Below, watch part of Mas Twila’s board breaking sequence. This is a test we will always remember. Twila being celebrated at the end...
Am I too Old for Martial Arts? People often seem surprised that adults train martial arts. YES! martial arts training is great for people of a certain age, and, no, it’s not just for kids! As adults, we can get stuck inside our comfort zones, so while we...
In our art and school, it takes much more than physical ability to successfully make it through a black belt test. Sure, we raise incredible fighters at Naga, but our Black Belts must also demonstrate fortitude, resilience, and strength of character. Confidence,...
Why should you take a self-defense class? When you are ready, how do you distinguish between the various self-defense programs out there? In this blog, I’ll talk about why self-defense training is important, and what to look for in a great class, so you can be an...
There are lots of reasons why learning self defense is important! One day, women and children will be safe at all times, no matter what. Until then, all of us deserve to know how to stand up for and protect ourselves. You owe it to yourself to know what your options...
The Art we train The art we train at Naga, Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen, is based in self-defense. What does that mean? It means we don’t go out looking for trouble and we don’t broadcast the fact that we train. Instead, we keep our skills close, “in our back pocket”,...
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