The Leadership Life Skill that Leads to an Abundant Life November is here and during the last two months of the year, we are practicing the Leadership Life Skill Honesty. Quite simply, honesty it is the process of recognizing, accepting and expressing your true, authentic self. We teach in our ATA classes that honesty is […]
As children, we have parents, teachers, coaches that are in our lives providing the support to empower our success. As we grow, it becomes a challenge for us to know what made us a success because of WHO we are vs what made us successful because of the influences in our circles. Sometimes we leave […]
There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, you’ll find them here Read on to find out more. […]
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 […]
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 learn. The benefits that we get from learning any […]
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 words, it is […]
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 […]
The Mayo Clinic, recognized by the World Report as one of the top health centers in the nation, recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. There a number of ways to fit this fitness regime into your schedule, whether that be by scheduling in a brisk half hour walk each day, […]
We want to learn like a White Belt, lead like a Black Belt, and live like a Leader. The Power of Humility is best led by our white belts. Sometimes as Leaders and Black Belts, we can follow the humility of a White Belt. Often we speak about how to move, think, and speak like […]
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 […]