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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As adults across the nation feel more stress these days, it is no surprise that children and teens are also feeling the effects. Stress is expected in life, and our bodies are designed to handle stress when threats arise. The "fight or flight" survival response...
As 2022 wraps, many find themselves contemplating life as we approach 2023. It is no surprise that getting physically fit or setting new fitness goals is often in the top ten of everybody's New Year’s Resolution list. Weightlifters set goals to do more reps or...
Few people feel they get enough sleep every night. Most adults look enviously at children who seem to be able to sleep just about anywhere and through all kinds of noise. Once children reach a certain age, sleep becomes critical to growth, and adults seem...