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, […]
Teamwork and cooperation are huge life skills for kids to learn early on. As parents, we understand how important is for children to be able to play and collaborate together. When they grow up, they’ll need to know how to use this skill to work with coworkers and other coworkers. It’s not uncommon for people […]
This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is when individuals, teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Children learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents, coaches, and teachers. It is important that children learn how to persevere and behave […]
Your child needs to know that no matter what happens, you are always going to be a consistent parent. Maintaining consistency means that you are going to be patient, connected, adaptable, and edutaining with your child all the time so your child knows what to expect from you and you know what to expect from […]
Adaptability is about how you respond to your child, especially when things do not go as planned. Your child will have a variety of great days, bad days, and everything in between. Here are a few ways you can apply adaptability to your parenting and keep your child motivated: Intrinsic Motivation: Choices What do you […]
Martial Arts tournaments can be a fun and exciting way to demonstrate your skills but also grow your physical and mental skills too! Tournaments are like performances for martial arts. The best performers tend to take home the most trophies. This means that competitors have to learn to cope with performance anxieties, fear and self-doubts […]
New students to martial arts will often realize that it becomes so much more than just exercise or a sport – it is a way of life that changes you physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. One of the most amazing changes one sees is in your self-confidence. Last week, we talked about how martial arts […]
“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, […]
The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2020 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, physical benefits like getting in shape, […]
The holiday season always seems to bring a bit of magic to our communities and our families. Whether it’s the magic of Santa and elves working feverishly to reward the children on the Good List, remembering and reliving the Nativity of Christ, or just getting swept up in the the holiday spirit of the season, […]