Category: Kids Martial Arts

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our goal is to help our students balance both physical and mental development. We want all of our students to be well-rounded individuals. To do so, each month we focus on a new character word that will help our youthful students become better citizens. Having a strong character is an important part of leading a […]

This month we will be working on the character lesson: COOPERATION. Cooperation is a skill that must be learned. We are in a unique position to help children learn how to build cooperation. When this skill is present, the child understands how to balance his or her own needs and wants with the needs and […]

Sharing… It’s a life skill that often overlooked as life long skill. When our kids are little, we encourage our kids to share and we often teach them the importance of sharing as they get older. However, we often do not consider how learning to share is the building block to many of the life […]

This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Goal Setting. Learning how to set reasonable and attainable goals is a valuable lesson for children of all ages. All children should set goals periodically so they build the habits necessary to achieve important goals as adults. In this month’s lesson plan, we will teach […]

by Melody Johnson 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 […]

By LifeSkillz expert Melody Johnson Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we […]

“Learn confidence!” You see it on every Martial Arts website and ad that you see. It’s a staple Martial Arts value that we teach and it’s absolutely true! Adults and children that practice Martial Arts do gain self-confidence through setting and accomplishing goals and changing their thought patterns to focus on positive and forward thinking, […]

One of our frequently asked questions in the studio is, “how can I help my child do better in karate?” We love this question! In fact, it’s our favorite question that we get from parents! Here are three tips that you can use at home and in the studio that will help your child grow […]

Thanksgiving is this coming in a couple weeks. While many Americans look forward to Thanksgiving Day as an opportunity to eat whatever they want without counting calories, it’s important not to lose sight of fitness – even as you face down a plate of turkey with all the fixings. Here are some ideas to help […]

Our goal is to help our students balance both physical and mental development. We want our students to be well-rounded individuals. To do so, each month we focus on a new character word that will help our youthful students become better citizens. Having strong character is an important part of leading a fulfilling life. We […]

As we approach October and bully awareness month, now is the perfect time to reflect on bully behavior and how it impacts on community. Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in […]

by Gina Cabb, Jay’s United Karate Today is a special day at Jay’s United. After all, today is the day that three of our students officially receive their first black belts. It seems fitting to take this time reflect upon what a “black belt” truly is. Being a “Black Belt” is a mindset. All who […]

Trying to decide between Taekwondo or Karate for your child? Here are the basic differences between these two martial art styles. Taekwondo Martial art style that emphasizes spectacular kicks. Punches & hand/arm strikes can sometimes receive less focus. Developed in Korea. Often taught by Korean immigrants (in America). Your child is likely to learn some […]

Written by: Gina Cabb, Jay’s United Karate Today is a big day for United Karate Studio Students! After all, today is the day that students from all over the United Karate Organization will come together and prove that they have trained physically and mentally to earn the rank of a black belt. This is no […]

Students and parents alike are often intimidated to learn that students spar with one another as a form of practice in karate. Fear is often due to the unknown nature of that which one is afraid of. Allow me to explain…. The first thing that you need to know about sparring is that sparring is […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jay’s United partnered up with Flowery Branch Elementary School PTO for the last Parent’s Night Out of the school year! Over 30 kids joined us for a night of fun, games and pizza to raise money towards the FBES PTO. Total success!! Because of the awesome FBES parents, we were able to donate $300 to […]

The day that you hear you child say they are “too dumb,”  “too stupid,” or  is “not good enough” really pulls on a parent’s heartstrings. Or maybe your child is not as vocal but is instead getting stomach aches whenever he or she has to go to school or do a certain activity. As a […]

April 2nd was Family Day, and it’s the ideal time to talk about how to find family activities. If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely to bore your 7-year-old son – and […]

Last month, we partnered up with Flowery Branch Elementary School PTO for our largest Parent’s Night Out yet! Almost 40 kids joined us for a night of fun, games and pizza to raise money towards the FBES PTO. Total success!! We raised $500 to donate to Flowery Branch Elementary School! We love our partnership with […]

It might not seem possible, but summer is almost here. The kids will be out of school – and you’ll be wondering what you can do to help them fill their days with something other than endless rounds of video games. We have the ideal solution in our martial arts summer camp for kids. The […]

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 […]

The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are comprised of most types of fighting […]

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, […]

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 […]