Category: Kids Martial Arts

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are for celebrations, togetherness, and relaxation. It’s a magical time and all the fun activities, shopping, and baking keeps everyone busy. And with all the excitement comes a great deal of preparation and scheduling. It’s easy for parents to get caught up in it all […]

Kids love martial arts classes because they learn how to do fun things like punching, kicking, and even breaking boards with their hands. They’re living their fantasies of becoming ninjas and superheroes. What we love (as parents and teachers) is that martial arts training is also a terrific way to teach kids leadership skills without […]

Goal-setting is an essential life skill, one that we all need to learn – and the sooner we learn it, the better off we’ll be. While participating in any sport or physical activity can help, when it comes to goal setting martial arts training is powerful because the techniques to set goals and work toward […]

Even those who have never learned martial arts are familiar with the term “black belt.” It’s a symbol of great accomplishment and mastery. However, most people are unaware of the process, requirements, or time commitment of a martial arts belt test. Rank Evaluation: What is it? The way we gauge a student’s progress in the […]

Enrolling your child in a martial arts class can help them in a variety of ways. Children in our classes get the physical activity they need. There are mental and emotional benefits as well since martial art instruction fosters a healthy mind-body connection. One of the biggest benefits of martial arts classes for children is […]

  You may already know that studying the martial arts is a positive way for children to learn key physical, emotional, and social skills. What you may not know is that the learning environment in martial arts training is defined by the five tenets. The five tenets are core principles that define the essence of […]

Martial arts classes are a popular activity for children because they provide a healthy outlet for kids’ energy as well as an opportunity to socialize. What some parents may not realize is that one of the biggest benefits of martial arts for kids is that it helps them form the fitness habit from an early […]

Martial arts classes can do a lot for your child. Children who study the martial arts learn key skills that will help them throughout their lives. One of the most important things they learn is discipline. Discipline is a skill that can help kids face challenges that arise at any stage of life. Martial arts […]

In the martial arts, students learn more than the physical skills associated with Taekwondo or Karate. Each one of the martial arts has core tenets that students must learn and apply both to their martial arts training and to life. The most important of these — because it relates to all the others — is […]

The benefits of martial arts for kids include physical, intellectual, and emotional lessons that will serve them well at every stage of life. However, one benefit that is sometimes overlooked is the social aspect of martial arts. Social interaction might not be the first thing you imagine when you think about martial arts. Movies and […]

When you bring your child to a martial arts class, you know they’re going to get a good workout and burn off some energy. Kids who are young athletes — and that’s a descriptor that applies to kids who study the martial arts, even if they’re not training for “sport” — need the right fuel […]

Studying martial arts is a great way to provide kids with the physical activity and social opportunities they need to be healthy. For a lot of parents, the biggest question to answer about martial arts classes for kids is this: When should my child start martial arts training? It’s an important question to ask. If […]

All children have their own unique way of interacting with the world around them. And while much of this is contributed by their temperaments, the degree of emotional nurturing plays a significant role. This essential piece is how attachment is formed. The emotional bond between a child and their parent lays the foundation for how […]

All parents want their children to exhibit positive behaviors that will help them transition smoothly through the different stages of their development. And while parents have the best intentions, they often don’t use the most effective discipline strategies to achieve that goal. Granted, parents do their best to implement the knowledge and experiences that they […]

Getting children to behave how we want them to can be tricky. Even with the best intentions, parents often fall short when trying to enforce positive behaviors in their children while also extinguishing negative ones. Understanding reinforcement schedules and strategies for implementing them can be beneficial to parents and create positive behavior outcomes while improving […]

‘Tis the season! A season of giving, a season of patience, a season of all things warm and inviting. Doesn’t it all sound magical? As we go into this time of year, the excitement fills the air and the anticipation of gifts and fun activities encompasses our very being, no matter what age. And while […]

DEFINITION: To push forward regardless of the obstacles. To not give up easily. “The difference between impossible and possible lies in a man’s determination.” ~ Tommy LaSorda ~ Dear Parents, This month we are covering the character word: DETERMINATION. Determination is a positive character trait. A person with determination Is someone that sets goals and […]

Today’s world is busy; people are rushing here and there to get to work, school, the store, or the next activity. Even our “leisure” time is filled with busyness. And during all of it, we are distracted by our devices. This not only leads to us missing important moments in our lives, but it also […]

The moment a student receives their uniform and belt is the moment they truly begin their martial arts journey. It’s a special moment, usually marked by visible excitement, that sets the foundation for the future of their training. Here are just a few reasons why:   The Purpose of Uniforms For centuries, uniforms have been […]

The recent closures of schools and businesses are widespread and have led to major disruptions in the daily routines of our families. Kids are trying to adjust to navigating school at home and parents are now trying to balance their new work from home life with their role as teacher to their kids. To cope, […]

The tween and teen years often feel to parents and teachers like they are back at the “terrible twos” stage. The challenges of working with kids at this age can be frustrating. They are very smart but their emotions are all over the place. This can make it difficult for adults to be patient and […]

The golden years for kids are between the ages of 8 and 11 years old. At this age, kids can grasp new information quickly. They start seeing the world in a new and exciting way and, because of this, they are beginning to develop their morals and values. And while they are making leaps and […]

Kids between the ages of five and seven years old are no longer “little kids.” They’re in a very important transition in their lives. They’ve developed skills that make them appear to have things more together, so they are often approached by adults as an “older kid.” However, they still don’t have the basic skills […]

Kids between the ages of 3 and 4 are at a very unique growth period in their lives. They are growing at a rapid rate in all areas of development and are discovering new things daily, while also learning how to cope with new challenges. Additionally, they’re in pursuit of autonomy, which can lead to […]