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Redirecting Behavioral Concerns through Martial Arts

By Swiftkick Staff | August 12, 2021

All parents can relate on some level. A child’s behavior can be frustrating at times, and we struggle to figure out the best way to address negative behavior when our child is defiant, disrespectful, or impulsive. Providing children an outlet to vent their emotions can make a significant impact on their development and behavior. Get …

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8 Ways Martial Arts will Improve Your Adult Life

By Swiftkick Staff | November 9, 2018

8 Ways Martial Arts will Improve Your Adult Life We all  love watching the child we care for take martial arts class, not only because they’re having a blast but because we know it’s good for them (it’s like asking our little ones to eat veggies only way more fun!).  Often, we don’t think about …

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How to Improve Your Martial Arts Skills Faster

By Swiftkick Staff | October 29, 2017

Martial arts training is a fun way to stay physically fit and build mental strength through discipline and conditioning. If you strive to get better at it, it will make you feel more motivated and confident. Here are a few tips on improving your martial arts skills faster. Pay Attention You need to focus on …

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How Helpful Is Martial Arts Training to Kids?

By Swiftkick Staff | October 16, 2017

It’s not very common to see children engaging in martial arts as you would find with other kinds of sports. Probably, parents, teachers, guardians, and other people who constantly interact with children are yet to encourage them to engage in this kind of sport. There are many reasons kids should participate in martial arts training …

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Self Defense Classes Helps Instill Discipline in Your Kids

By Swiftkick Staff | September 25, 2017

Learning self-defense will help your kids protect themselves in the middle of danger. Not only will they be able to secure their safety, but they will also be able to think clearly in cases when their lives are in danger.  Self-defense classes such as those taught at Swiftkick Martial Arts in San Diego will not …

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SwiftKick Martial Arts: Yoga Classes

By Swiftkick Staff | September 14, 2017

SwiftKick may be known more for its mixed martial arts training, self-defense classes, and Ninja Camps for kids, but this gym founded by Brian Cowell also helps you improve your physical and mental well-being through the ancient practice of Yoga. At the Rancho Bernardo studio, SwiftKick Champion member Elisa leads classes that improve focus, as …

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SwiftKick Martial Art’s Founder

By Swiftkick Staff | September 11, 2017

Meet Brian Cowell, head teacher and founder of SwiftKick Martial Arts of San Diego. In addition to his Fourth Degree Black Belt, earned in Tae Kwon Do, Brian is also licensed as a Trainer for the International Monkey Defense Program. From spending more than 15 years training in various forms of martial arts, he has …

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MMA’s Mental Strength

By Swiftkick Staff | September 7, 2017

SwiftKick Mixed Martial Arts training teaches a lot of things. One of these things is the power of positive thinking. R.B., from Carlsbad, found that focusing on positive thoughts helped to reach new physical challenges. Instead of worrying about areas that were lacking, positive thoughts helped R.B. strive to reach, and meet new limits. It’s …

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After School Self Defense Classes

By Swiftkick Staff | September 4, 2017

SwiftKick Martial Arts in San Diego, now offers after-school programs, including “Boxing in Self Defense.” There are many benefits for children who train with SwiftKick, including improved confidence, improved health, and increased focus. Not only does greater confidence increase one’s mood and sense of self, it can also prevent bullying before begins. The martial arts …

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A Fun and Enjoyable Program

By Swiftkick Staff | June 30, 2017

A lot of people go to the gym because they have to. If they do not go, they feel guilty about not working out. This happens as well with people who sign up for classes or workout programs where they end up feeling committed to going because they already paid in advance for those classes …

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