“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 […]
Learning Martial Arts is NOT Just For Kids Our lives are so stressful these days and often we lose track of what is primarily important, enjoying life. One of the ways to enjoy life is to learn something new. Martial arts is one of the things that can be very beneficial for adults to […]
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Our STORM Team, JR Instructors and Legacy members have to be showing upward trends of showing good grades to help in classes and camps. Their example in working through their challenges, struggles, setbacks, victories, and comfort zones are the center of their ability to positively influence and lead others. After Spring Break, there are more and […]
Practicing martial arts is not only a great way to stay physically fit, but it can also improve your mental health in a number of ways. Through the practice of martial arts, you can gain confidence, develop discipline, manage stress, and cultivate respect for yourself and others. The physical practice of martial arts helps to […]
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 […]