There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, you’ll find them here Read on to find out more. […]
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, […]
Happy Halloween….here’s your weekly news for October 25-31 1. Where are we? This week we will be finishing up White Cycle. A white stripe shows that you can demonstrate your designated movements and/or forms for your belt level. Blue cycle is right around the corner. Parents, if you want to know what is needed to […]
Every parent wants their children to be safe. On any social media outlet it can seem like the world is nothing but danger. We worry that our kids are vulnerable, and we wonder what we can do to keep them from being hurt or taken advantage of. One risk that kids face is stranger danger. […]
It’s amazing that there are so many activities that separate boys and girls. For example, boy’s basketball, girls basketball, softball, baseball, boy’s track, girls track, etc…. Admittedly, there are some benefits to single-sex activities, but later in life, we all need to know how to interact with and more importantly, respect one another. One question […]
Hollywood has a funny effect on film stars. Even on those from halfway around the world. Hollywood puts international celebrities on its own big screen, and suddenly they’re bigger than life. Martial arts films may have originated in the Pacific Rim, but the degree of cult following they attained was pure Hollywood. There, film directors […]
Summer is coming 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. Especially, under these circumstances! A common problem is that what excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely […]
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 the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one in four students has reported […]
We all know how important it is in school and in life for kids to learn how to work well with others. While in school, they have to collaborate with fellow students on group projects – and play with them at recess. And when they grow up, they’ll need to know how to work with […]
Monday Kickstart August 30-September 6 Here’s your Weekly News for August 30-September 6 1. Where are we? Test Week!! This week we will be reviewing test material in preparation for our color belt test this Friday. 2. When are we testing? Our next Color Belt Test will be this Friday, September 4th. The timeline is […]