Kids love taking martial arts classes because they learn how to do fun things like punching, kicking, and even breaking boards with their hands. What we love (and what parents love, too) is that martial arts practice is also a terrific way to teach kids leadership skills without making it feel like a lesson. What’s […]
There’s an undeniable link between fitness and nutrition. Any time you exercise, your body needs the proper nutrients to recuperate and repair your muscles. That’s just as true of martial arts training as it is of any other kind of exercise. Eating healthy is essential if you want to get in shape, lose weight, or […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying 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 […]
Teaching kids how to move through life, both as children and as adults, is an essential goal for any adult working with children. That includes parents, teachers, and coaches. One of the trickiest things to teach is conflict resolution. Kids of every age, from toddlers to teenagers, may struggle to develop conflict resolution skills, which […]
One of the most common questions people ask when calling a martial arts school is: “How Much do Martial Arts Classes Cost?” An article by Michael Evans of Skillz Worldwide Any time one is considering a new venture, the cost is certainly an important consideration. But, it is important to recognize that martial arts training […]
It’s common for parents to enroll their kids in a martial arts class because they want their children to be physically active. Adults take martial arts classes for the same reason. In fact, if you want a full body workout, martial arts training is one of the best ways to get it. To be fit […]
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Great for Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It was developed in Brazil and passed along by a Japanese immigrant to the Gracie family. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids is becoming increasingly popular because kids can learn self-defense, learn to control their bodies and […]
Goal-setting is an essential life skill that we all need to learn–and the sooner we understand it, the better off we’ll be. While participating in any sport or physical activity can help, when it comes to goal setting martial arts training is powerful because the techniques to set goals and work toward them are built […]
One of the questions martial arts instructors hear most frequently from prospective students or their parents has to do with injuries. Specifically, they want to know if there’s a risk of injury if they learn the martial arts. The truth is that there is a risk–as there would be with any physical activity—but there’s a […]
Learning a martial art is an effective way to improve your physical and mental health at any age. In a martial arts class, students exercise their bodies and minds, whether they’re engaged in Karate training or Mixed Martial Arts. While it probably won’t come as a surprise that martial arts practice can get your body […]
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