<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Preservation of the Ancient Arts ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preservation of the Ancient Arts, Inc]]></description><link>https://www.preserveancientarts.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:23:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.preserveancientarts.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Neither walking nor running: Harvard’s top recommended activity to keep people over 60 fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do some seniors seem full of vitality while others slow down? It’s not just luck or genes. It’s about choosing the right kind of movement —smart, mindful exercise that honors the body’s changing needs. Let’s take a closer look at what Harvard experts  suggest for living not only longer but better. Why martial arts are the ideal exercise for seniors When you hear “martial arts,” you might picture fast punches and high kicks, like in action movies. But many traditional martial arts are...]]></description><link>https://www.preserveancientarts.com/post/neither-walking-nor-running-harvard-s-top-recommended-activity-to-keep-people-over-60-fit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce03dc40e74dbec4fd2bdd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/075dae_33ade66386bd4adca0e7cc0f824b8bd4~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tigeronthered</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Resilience With Childhood Training in Martial Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health in kids is positively impacted by traditional, structured martial arts training. Psychological resilience and life meaning augment each other. Body movement and the environment in which training occurs interact to help enhance mental health. The Importance of Integrated Action Across the Lifespan This study has importance in both understanding the contextual value of martial arts as holistic physical education  and in helping to frame such value in a Western context. Martial...]]></description><link>https://www.preserveancientarts.com/post/raising-resilience-with-childhood-training-in-martial-arts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce0069535e7bcd2696ea6f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/075dae_aee7aa3eff0745438b9e5b312f762c19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tigeronthered</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martial Arts &#38; ADHD/ADD - For Kids and Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADHD and ADD don’t disappear with age — and neither do the benefits of martial arts. Research shows that structured martial arts training can help improve focus, attention, self-regulation, and confidence in both children and adults. This is one of the reasons martial arts has long been respected not just as a sport, but as a lifelong practice for mental and physical health. At Tiger on the Red Kung Fu Academy, this understanding is at the heart of our mission. Martial arts supports:  Focus...]]></description><link>https://www.preserveancientarts.com/post/martial-arts-adhd-add-for-kids-and-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cdf9012a4608ae001bacfd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/075dae_ecee0fd48fb54518b957eefde216e457~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tigeronthered</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>