“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Going, going, going… ALL. DAY. LONG!” Oh the years of 5-6! Abounding energy at a level that could power New York City, as my husband and I often joke about our youngest, […]
5 Ways a Parent Can Encourage & Guide their child in Martial Arts Martial arts is an activity that can provide children with a range of physical, mental and social benefits. As parents, it is important to provide encouragement and guidance to ensure that children get the most out of their martial arts classes. […]
How Does Martial Arts Improve School Grades Martial Arts is an ancient art of self-defense. It has been around for centuries and is still practiced today as a form of self-improvement. From physical to mental benefits, martial arts can be a great way to help improve overall health and concentration levels, which can lead to […]
The first level of COMMUNICATION is how we see ourselves and others. Appearance can be our posture, facial expressions, and even having a freshly pressed uniform. Your first impression can leave a last impression. How do you practice the LOOK of communication in your everyday life? Share, like or tag us in a post so […]
Communication is the link between the world and me! That’s our life skill this cycle, and it has never been more true! Our world has so many ways to communicate! We can e-mail, text, chat, tweet; and yes, (heaven forbid) even talk! As parents, we really have to step up our game and monitor our […]
Communication as a Self Defense? This is a great share for parents and your teen. Passwords are a wonderful strategy for families to use when your child is away from home and your child needs to communicate they need to feel safe. Although this article speaks from the perspective of a young teen this […]
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 […]
Having the Right Mindset at any Rank Your sister is annoying you. You’ve door poorly on a math test. You forgot to take out the recycling. Now, you’re at Taekwondo and you have to do a difficult board break that you’ve never done before. What’s an ATA student to do in the face of all […]
The Best Medicine It’s amazing how infectious a little humor can be. The sound of a chuckle, snicker, giggle or hearty guffaw is more contagious than that bug that is going around the office. And when laughter is shared at one of your Taekwondo events, it really brings everyone together and creates a source of […]
Tweak Your Summer Taekwondo Travel with These Tips Whether you’re driving three hours across the state to Districts or flying five hours across the country for the World Expo— traveling can be stressful. And add a few kids, lots of Taekwondo gear and all other necessities to the equation and you’ve just compounded the stress […]
Getting and Giving the Message Communication. Colleges and universities offer degrees in communications. Major businesses and corporations devote entire departments and staff to managing their message and getting it out to the public. It is a complex and vital life skill but what makes communication so important? As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary of American […]
R.E.S.P.E.CT The Life Skill that Empowers You and Others When you look at the Leadership life skills, one stands out for being important—not just in your own Songahm journey— but it also affects those around you. That life skill is RESPECT. “It’s not what you say; it’s what you do.” There are many levels to […]
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