By Jocelyn Davidson Whether your goal is health and fitness, competition, self defense, or personal development, there's a class to meet your needs and interests. There are hundreds of different styles and systems. Although most people think of traditional eastern systems, martial arts Portland Oregon includes western forms such as wrestling, boxing, and kickboxing. Ranking systems vary among and between the many styles of martial arts. Eastern styles use a colored belt structure to show skill level. Western styles tend to be competitive.  Tournaments award Titles. Sometimes a symbolic and decorative belt is presented to the winner. Although hard contact sports have injury rates to be considered, many of today's martial arts use soft contact training. The physical and mental benefits of training are many: aerobic fitness, stamina, strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, self control, focus, self discipline. Training also teaches respectful cond...

By Jocelyn Davidson Long Island NY is a dynamic place to live, with a mix of urban excitement and rural tranquility.  It seems the perfect place to work with a holistic health coach for women and get the most out of life. This kind of direction from a health and lifestyle professional is a way to overcome past and present obstacles to happiness and move forward. It's also a very exciting career for those who want to help the many, many people who are in distress in this society. It's true that money can't buy happiness. Nor can higher education, a busy social life, or a seemingly perfect family situation. Leading a life of quiet desperation can deceive onlookers, but those who hide their pain most definitely need help. Others may be battling health problems that drain the hope from the future, or feeling inadequate to life's demands. Help is available from psychotherapy, social workers, doctors, and spiritual counselors. However, holistic coa...