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 […]
Being a teenager is tough, with unfamiliar changes to your body and emotions and all of the insecurities that come with them. Anything that can make growing up easier and more fun is certainly welcome. If you have a teen in the house, you can support their journey into adulthood by enrolling them […]
You’ve just finished a long, grueling workout, and you’re ready to head home. The last thing you want to do is stay those extra few minutes to finish off with a post-workout stretch, right? Well, skipping your stretch may not feel like a big deal, but for an athlete, especially a martial arts athlete, […]
Fortnite Battle Royale is by far the most popular video game right now, so chances are, you’ve heard plenty opinions. We’re here to share a different perspective. But first, let’s cover the basics behind Fortnite. If you’re anything like me, your knowledge of current video games may be somewhat limited, so here’s the gist. […]
According to a dictionary definition, a leader is a person who leads or commands a group or an organization. Did you know as early as children and teenagers acquire qualities of a leader? The past few years there is an emphasis on how effective this leadership role is on a student in a school environment. […]
The martial arts are known to enhance the abilities of students beyond just physical and athletic aspects. Growth in students is spurred in many categories such as self-esteem, confidence, focus, self-defense, self-control, and discipline. The positive changes students achieve in martial arts is significant, yet it is easy to forget who is responsible for instilling […]