It’s hard to imagine that our children can get stressed or anxious over anything. What would they possibly have to be stressed about anyway? Think about it… Getting good grades, being liked at school, performing in their extracurricular activities such as dance or football, or worrying about mom and dad being sick or having a […]
In the age and time that we are in, being a “fighter” can be associated with negativity and violence. If you watch movies, you often see people fighting for obscure or nefarious reasons. In the news, you may read about fighting involved with domestic abuse or public intoxication. Additionally, we hear about people pitting animals […]
Summer Break is almost over, and it’s time for kids to go back to school. Back to school time is not only rough on the students, but it also affects the parents too. From helping with last minute homework assignments to fears of bullying; there are numerous struggles that a student can go through each […]
By Peg Rosen (Read the full article here) There are lots of reasons martial arts can be a good match for kids with learning and attention issues. Here are nine potential benefits: They focus on individual growth, not on team competition. Many kids with learning and attention issues struggle with the pressure of having to compete with […]
What Makes a Good After school Program Shared from the American Psychological Association. Read the full story here. A recently released policy report written by Columbia University psychologists Jodie Roth, PhD, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, PhD, concluded that good afterschool programs “are best characterized by their approach to youth as resources to be developed rather than […]
by Coach Gina, Jay’s United Karate My daughter started practicing karate three years ago. As a parent of an elementary aged child, I felt pressured to put her into an extracurricular activity despite my original declaration that we would only put her into an activity if she expressed interest in wanting to do so. […]
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 […]
A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be able to put their children in programs […]
If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts could be the fitness solution that you have been searching for. Discover the benefits of martial arts for men’s […]
When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that the martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms of martial arts that are […]