Believe You Can and You Will
What do you feel when you hear the words “work out”? For many, getting in a workout feels like a chore or just checking some imaginary box that they went to the gym. For others, like San Diego-born athlete and fitness influencer, Demi Bagby, regular movement brings...
David Wins Belt as CKC Renews Youth Competition Focus
It certainly was his time to shine this past weekend. As we predicted in January, David Delapaz is on his way up in the muay thai fighting world, just recently earning the win and the belt, at the 4th Annual IKF Spring Eastern Muay Thai / Kickboxing Classic in Myrtle...
The Relationship Between a Coach and Athlete
It has been said that one of the most important relationships any fighter will have in their career is the bond they have with their coach. Beyond the technical skills being taught, it is the relationship that is almost just as important as the number of wins earned....
Growing, Fighting Through Adversity
Xavier Barker, who will have his 30th birthday this month, was born premature and grew up in rough neighborhoods in Detroit, Michigan. Subject to bullying, he started training martial arts at the age of 7. For Barker, his training gave him a much needed an outlet, not...