Tournament competition is about more than just winning trophies, it is an essential element of martial arts training. If you haven’t competed in a tournament yet, you don’t know what you’re missing. The benefits of tournament competition are so great, that if you asked me “What does
Read more →There is a reason why Oprah, Dr Phil, Dr Laura Schlesinger, Jillian Michaels (Biggest Loser), Tony Robbins, pediatricians, child physiologists, and educators the world over all have alluded to the fact that Martial Arts is one of the most valuable things you can involve your child in.
Read more →The Black Belt may be one of the most well known symbols of the martial arts, full of misconceptions and stereotypes. To those who have never trained, the Black Belt represents the highest level of martial arts skill. To a new student, a Black Belt becomes a
Read more →by Dawn Callan 1. Pay Attention. Stay in the present. It’s the only place anything real is happening. 2. Take Responsibility. This is your life, take it back. Either you get to own it or you get to blame someone or something else for it. Choose. 3.
Read more →Bowing is a very traditional way of showing respect, self control and discipline in the martial arts. A proper bow comes from the heart, and is done out of honor and respect, not out of necessity or obligation. Take the time to learn the correct way to
Read more →One of the biggest frustrations for parents of children in our program is when their child gives them a hard time about coming to class, or even worse, says they want to quit. What makes this even more frustrating is that when the child comes to class,
Read more →Merriam-Webster defines courtesy as “behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others.” As martial artists, we recognize the value of courtesy and know that it plays an integral part in our training. The rules of courtesy teach us how we are to interact with others both
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