When the kids come home from school, they do their homework and quickly look for something else to keep them busy. Instead of playing video games and snacking on junk food, get the kids involved in something educational and fun. Discover six benefits of after school programs, such as martial arts. Move the Body Martial […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Dear Parents, This month your child will be studying the character word: CARING. Children show signs of caring and empathy at a very young age. Caring is not just a way of feeling, it’s a way of behaving. This month’s lesson plans will teach children that what makes us caring people is doing caring things. […]
It’s not a myth that martial arts can help children improve their self-discipline and self-control. In fact, parents often turn to martial arts to help teach their children self-control. Now, it may not be obvious how learning kicks and punches can develop self-control. However, students of martial arts know that it’s not just about learning […]
Dear Parents, This month we will be working on the character lesson: SELF-CONTROL. Self-control is an important character skill for all children to learn. Children that have self-control show that they can control their actions. They also know right from wrong. Children that do not make choices for their own behavior, but instead rely on […]
Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. Be attentive to what your […]
This month your child will be studying the character word: Loyalty. Loyalty is the willingness to make an emotional investment or personal sacrifice to strengthen a friendship or relationship. Both friends and family require loyalty from each other, and lack of loyalty is one of the major causes of failure in friendships and relationships. It […]
As you know, our goal is not only to train our students in martial arts but to help them become well rounded individuals with strong morals and a firm understanding of what is right and what is wrong. Each month we will focus on a new skill that will help to develop their character. We […]