Martial Arts Support Mental Health Awareness
This month, our nation focuses on mental health awareness. Mental health remains a concern as more violent acts and suicides make headlines. Thankfully, with national recognition, the entire month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness. This month, everyone is encouraged to stop, reflect, and take an honest look at their mental health. As …
Is Martial Arts Self-Defense Training Effective When It Counts?
One critique you may hear about martial arts’ self-defense training is that it is good in theory, but it doesn’t really work when push comes to shove, literally. However, the techniques taught at a reputable studio that focuses on training students to balance mind and body can be incredibly useful in many situations. It also …
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Martial Arts Teach Valuable Skills in Self-Defense
You can count on more benefits in martial arts training than in any other sport, especially for children. The world seems to be growing more dangerous with violent acts, kidnappings, and human trafficking that the media says is on the rise. Every incident is tragic that we hear about, and that is growing the interest …
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Fun-Based v. Fear-Based Martial Arts Training
Martial arts are what you make them. Suppose a studio wants to create a hyper-competitive dojo (Cobra Kai style). In that case, the owner and instructors will emphasize fear-based training where the focus is on the ego of the individual students, and their goals include being better than everyone else. On the other hand, a …
Girls Excelling in Martial Arts
Nothing is greater than watching your daughter or granddaughter grow in strength and confidence, excelling in life and leading others. San Diego is experiencing a surge of girls signing up for martial arts training. Is it a trend, word of mouth, or both? Although nobody can say for sure, the increasing number of families introducing …
After-School Programs Focus on Overall Health
The trend of 2022 that is going strong into 2023 is a shift from the improved physical health of school-aged children to their overall health. As mental illness and devastating suicides have broken families nationwide, today\’s after-school programs are broadening their focus to include mental and physical activities to provide school-aged children with healthy alternatives …
Four Significant Martial Arts Milestones
Long-term martial arts training has significant benefits that can only be achieved with an extended commitment. Although one-off training, like self-defense, can be beneficial, the longer commitments yield the most recognizable achievements. Like other activities, there are many reasons students quit something. Martial arts are no different. It is critical that instructors and studios help …
Celebrating Another Anniversary: SwiftKick Martial Arts Turns 16!
It is hard to believe that SwiftKick Martial Arts has passed another milestone, celebrating sixteen years this month. It has indeed been a team effort, with the vision and leadership of Brian Cowell steering the ship. As more students grow up in the martial arts programs at SwiftKick, many continue to follow their journey beyond …
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Parent’s Guide to Top Martial Arts for Younger Children
Even if starting your child in martial arts seems intimidating, it is wise to consider the many options. Participation in martial arts interests kids, and every parent wants their kids to be excited about something! Basic knowledge of the martial arts best for smaller children helps families decide if they are suitable for them, will …
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Three Reasons Martial Arts Students Yell
There are three main reasons that those practicing martial arts will deliver a short shout during training or competitions. What often sounds like \”hi-yah\” or \”hee-yah\” is not just a fun sound. On the contrary, using what is called Ki in martial arts is purposeful and intentional. Using Ki helps those in training draw from …