PHYSICAL FITNESS IS HAVING GOOD HEALTH AND STRENGTH ACHIEVED THROUGH EXERCISE. IT IS STRIVING TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND TAKING GOOD CARE OF OUR BODIES. WHEN WE ARE PHYSICALLY FIT, OUR ATHLETIC ABILITIES ARE STRONGER. IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY PHYSICALLY FIT FOR OUR HEALTH AS WELL AS FOR ACHIEVING OUR GOALS IN MARTIAL ARTS. Dear parents/guardians, This month we are learning about physical […]
Self-Assurance – is having confidence in your own abilities or character. It is being confident in what we say and do and not doubting ourselves. Dear parents/guardians, This month we are learning about self-assurance and why it is such an important life skill. Self-assurance is having confidence in your own abilities or character. Self-assurance can […]
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 Prevention Center, one in four students has reported […]
ORGANIZATION – Organization is an extremely important life skill to learn. Being organized means to have things arranged in a systematic way. When we are organized, we know there is a place for everything and have everything in its place. It’s also important to organize our lives and schedules so we know what we have […]
AWARENESS – Learning awareness is very important. When you are aware, you know and understand why something is happening. You should always be aware of yourself and your surroundings so you know what is going on around you. Dear parents/guardians, This month we’re learning about awareness and why it’s so important to be awareness and […]
Martial Arts in the Military When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms of […]
It might not seem possible, but summer is almost here! The kids will be out of school – and you’ll be wondering what you can do to help them fill their days with something other than endless rounds of video games. We have the ideal solution in our Karate Summer Camp for Kids! The kids […]
Martial Arts for Mother’s Day Flowers might be the traditional gift for Mother’s Day, but they’re also what’s expected. Giving your mom a Karate membership or enrolling her in a Kickboxing class might not be the usual choice, but there are several good reasons to consider giving your mom exactly that this Mother’s Day! The […]
TEAMWORK IS WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE A GOAL. FOR TEAMWORK TO BE EFFECTIVE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM NEED TO DO THEIR PARTS AND BE RESPECTFUL. IN OUR CLASS WE USE TEAMWORK TO HELP EACH OTHER GET BETTER AT NEW SKILLS. WHEN YOU WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM, THERE REALLY IS NO LIMIT ON WHAT […]
Valentine’s Day has passed, but it’s still important to take care of your 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 training of all types is great for your heart health! In fact, the cardiac benefits […]