What is Martial Arts, and How Can it Help You as a Parent? ~Coach Clarenza~ Many people have heard about martial arts before, but many do not know how expansive and exciting the world of martial arts is! As a parent, it is possible that you’ve seen specific martial arts programs when exploring activities for […]
The Importance of Choosing the Right Summer Camp for your Child –Coach Clarenza- As the days get warmer, many children are becoming more and more excited for summer break; however, children often become bored during summer break due to the lack of routines or activities that were present during the school year. Enrolling your child in […]
A Spook-Tacular Month October was filled with spook-tacular events held by Grants Chesapeake Taekwondo and After School Center! 2020 has been filled with new challenges and obstacles for us to overcome together. However, despite these challenges, the staff at Grant’s have been working eagerly to ensure everyone is safe and COVID-19 guidelines are being […]
Effective Strategies for Helping Mom’s and Dad’s Become the Best Parents Possible by Melody Johnson Connection One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else. Here are a few ways that you can begin […]
Many martial arts practitioners began taking martial arts classes at an early age. Maybe their parents thought they needed the discipline, or maybe the child wanted to try an extracurricular activity. No matter the reason, martial arts is a great after-school activity for children. However, since so many people begin martial arts at such a […]
With the School winding down and the start of summer is just around the corner, it’s time once again for parents to consider signing their kids up for summer activities. There are a lot of options to choose from, and parents may be tempted to just go with whatever seems the most convenient. Some activities […]
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, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Kids can learn many valuable life lessons and gain a set of traits from training in martial arts, from confidence to self-defense. In addition, Taekwondo helps kids develop a sense of respect, both for authority figures and their peers. Showing respect for people is a skilled child need to learn early, as they’ll use it […]
A rapidly growing number of individuals are participating in martial arts competitions. This is especially evident in the art of Taekwondo where matches are being held all over the world. Effective performance requires a combination of strength, speed, stamina, and strategy. In order to compete at the highest level, one must be at the top […]