by Melody Johnson Do you ever feel like you can read your child’s mind? You know what they are going to do or say next because they have had the same reaction before? This is attunement. Improving your attunement skills will allow you to create a more patient and understanding relationship with your child. Modify […]
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 […]
Do you want to join a gym or a fitness class but feel nervous about being the “new kid” in class or not knowing how to perform the class curriculum? This is actually a common reason for why many people choose to try a fitness program from home instead of a gym or a fitness […]
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, […]
Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front of a crowd and take […]
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday for […]
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 […]