Respect : Begins with Self Everyone has a choice and that choice results in a consequence. The consequence invokes an emotion and a behavior is developed. Repeated behaviors turn into habits and habits are patterns that become part of our routine character that others notice. Let’s Start with the 2 most common Questions: How […]
Practicing Martial Arts by applying knowledge from class to daily life is essential in learning and developing positive behavior and habits to become a good martial arts practitioner. Positive Attitude Attitude sets up the mind and body to absorb and retain information. Before stepping on the mat, students mentally prepare by bowing in and expressing […]
Martial Arts culture and structure is the environmental set up for self-awareness. Structure reduces stress and opens trust communication between instructors and students thus becoming more vulnerable and increases the capacity to think and learn. Active participation in a safe environment allows students to understand that clear instruction, expectations, and assessment creates an intrinsic purpose […]
Have you ever noticed a child walking with his chin up, smiling, and responsive to those around him? While playing and learning, his body language is relaxed, and he speaks up when spoken to. There is a bright positive energy from his eyes because he’s actively engaged in activity and enjoying the interaction with his […]
There are a wide variety of reasons families want their child to practice discipline. This is a list of common reasons parents look for Martial Arts to help their child learn discipline: Homework, chores, listening, interrupting conversations, lack of focus, and self-control. Even children whose parents are pleased with the current level of discipline, want […]
Discipline is important in understanding consequences from actions by choosing a behavior that leads to positive traits. Self-Discipline is a key to success by individuals being aware and controlling their emotional responses to different situations, environments, and challenges So how do parents help children practice discipline at home to establish good behaviors, positive emotional control, […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
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 […]
Is It Rude, Is It Mean, Is It Bullying? With October being National Bully Prevention Month, we believe it’s important to help remind our families the difference between kids being Rude, being Mean and being Bullies. Due to an alarmingly number is kids, youth and teens harming themselves in response to their experiences, Bullying […]