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, […]
Bacho!! The sounds of paddles pop and echo across the room like a pack of firecrackers. Hands poised in loose fists, eyes narrowed in fierce concentration, 15 warriors move with each other beneath fluorescent light in a room lined with blue foam. The traditional war whoop of taekwondo, ki’ap, helps focus the mind, flex the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 want to be able to put their children in programs that going to benefit the child versus sending them to watch television all afternoon. They might go to tutoring, but that activity can […]
The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2021 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, […]
Valentine’s Day has just passed, but February is still all about the heart. 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 […]