Is your child being bullied? Are your complaints falling on deaf ears to teachers, administrators, and other parents? Consider enrolling them in a martial art. Despite what you might have seen in movies, you won’t be throwing them into a violent free-for-all. Martial arts are ancient and respected traditions that emphasize things like discipline, perseverance, […]
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The benefits of discipline in our day-to-day lives are numerous, and those who practice the martial arts get to learn how to be greater disciplined and enjoy more of this benefit. This is because students learn how to do things like engaging in greater self-control, follow required rules and establish goals that are attainable and […]
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The human brain has evolved over many millennia to keep us out of trouble. The scatterbrain nature of our thoughts is a way of keeping us on our tip-toes for preserving our well-being in any situation that may arise. However, it is very difficult to grow as a person and achieve any goals in life […]
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Business leaders report that millennials and Generation Z cohorts are a new breed of workers that they are having trouble getting a handle on. They feel as though these latest two generations in the workforce have less tenacity, seem to believe they must become major successes in record time and are easily crushed by things […]
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Bullying is a nationwide epidemic occurring throughout all grade levels in schools across the entire United States. The effects on children can negatively impact their wellbeing. Not only can these effects be emotionally damaging to a child but also long-lasting. As parents of school-aged children, you can help disrupt the course of torment and intimidation […]
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Martial arts is essentially the study of self-defense. There are a number of different disciplines to choose from when you decide to study it. Some of the most popular options include karate, jujitsu, and taekwondo. Many people worry about putting their children into martial arts, fearing it will be dangerous or encourage fighting. However, the […]
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Many parents find it hard to relate to the many avenues of possible entertainment going into their kids’ lives. Today, television has to compete with streaming services, mobile games, and various devices that seek children’s undivided attention. This only gets worse as they go into their teenage years and their sources of entertainment broaden. Because […]
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Self-discipline isn’t something that comes naturally to most children. No matter how hard you might try as a parent, you’ll find that actually teaching a child this skill requires a great deal of outside intervention. Martial arts have long been considered an excellent tool for helping children learn the confidence and discipline necessary for becoming […]
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For centuries, various forms of martial arts helped to shape the bodies and minds of warriors. Culturally, martial arts carry numerous tenants making it significant for the developing of health, a strong mind, self-esteem, and self-defense. It is a popular misconception that the practice of these sports is just for fighting and violence. While combat […]
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There is often a misconception in the minds of those that have not trained in the martial arts that we are dealing with a brutal and ruthless ritual that encourages violence and aggression. Meanwhile, parents rush to sign their children up for football as soon as age permits. Let’s look at this paradox and examine […]
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Your goal is simple but important. You’re trying to raise your child to be confident and self-disciplined, to have a sense of self. There are so many unique advantages that martial arts can offer that other sports and disciplines simply can’t. Most sports are based on competition, and in the worst cases, youth sports can […]
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Martial arts has been touted as an excellent strategy to enhance physical strength, improve overall health and enhance the well-being of practitioners especially the children and teens. As an after-school, extra-curricular or recreational activity, it remains one of the perennial favorites for families because of the valuable lessons in discipline and self-esteem that are at […]
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