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 […]
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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 […]
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. By providing positive reinforcement, teaching proper techniques, and providing support during difficult times, parents […]
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 […]
MIND YOUR MANNERS Making Proper Behavior a Habit As parents, we start teaching our toddlers to say “please” and “thank you” very early on. And luckily, once they enter a Songahm classroom as an ATA Tiger or Karate Kid, they learn more about showing respect toward their peers and adults. Though the children recite the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]