Addicted to Technology??? Lots of kids these days are addicted to technology. And for good reason: It’s constant stimulation, at the click of a button. But is it healthy? Many psychologists don’t think so. It tends to isolate kids, and make ordinary life seem dull and boring. It also tends to reduce imagination. After all, […]
Why You Need Upper-Body Strength and Power It’s no secret that for strong punches, crisp strikes and total body fitness— and the martial artist’s need for speed—it’s essential to build powerful arms. Of course, strong arms affect the efficacy of your punches and blocks—not to mention to fluidity of your form—but did you know that […]
Good Friends Are Good for Your Health Every single day, Sr. Master Janelle Gleisner talks to good friends she’s made in ATA. Now that she is a member of the ATA headquarters staff, she has the luxury of talking to even more. But it’s not just about doing her job. She says the personal relationships […]
ATA Martial Arts’ Self-Esteem Life Skill Cycle is coming to a close, so I wanted to end it with a word of encouragement to all of you. We all struggle with Self-Esteem from time-to-time and that struggle can often result in negative feelings that not only bring yourself down more, but also bring down […]
Use Life Skills to Keep Your Device in Check As a martial artist, courtesy and respect should be second nature. “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir” roll off the tongue without hesitation, and you don’t think twice about holding the door for an elder. But what happens when you step off the mat and pick up […]
Executing Control of Techniques Under Pressure Want to look your best at your next testing? Maybe you want to be a World Champion one day? Along with the gear, the practice and the perseverance, you’ll also need balance. No matter where you are in your Songahm training, keeping tuned to your body and mastering control […]
Self-Esteem is one of the important ATA Martial Arts Life Skills that we must maintain in our daily lives. A positive self-esteem is the provider of belief in our abilities and keeps us motivated to navigate life which makes it a crucial necessity for our overall well-being. Many times, we associate positive self-esteem with physical attractiveness, […]
Take Steps to be an ATA STRONG Family The new school year is just around the corner, and this is a time when families begin establishing schedules and building routines. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to get drained, but one way that you can keep your goals for this school […]
Give It to Get It Respect, as they say, isn’t given. It is earned. But to earn it, you have to show it. Respect is one of the six life skills taught in the ATA Leadership Program and is also the life skill for July and August. Like the other life skills, respect is developed […]
Summer Break Doesn’t Have to Mean a Break from Training Summer break is here, but that doesn’t mean a break from the healthy habits you’ve been practicing in your daily life as part of your Taekwondo training. As a martial artist, you should stay focused on fueling your body with the right nutrients and maintain […]