The Power of Purpose
People have an amazing ability to rationalize or make a myriad of excuses for their behavior. We come up with convincing explanations of why we are or are not doing something. Some of us have perfected the art by the time we reach adulthood and are so convincing we even deceive ourselves. Life can be […]
The Power of Integrity
A terrible poverty known to man is when their name is no longer any good. A person can go through rough times–their physical health in ruin, their emotions a mess, their finances a disaster–but if they maintain their integrity they will still be prosperous and respected. Having people trust you, believe in you, people who […]
Martial Arts Offers Extreme Life Fitness
Martial arts is not usually first on the list when people think of fitness programs. The typical person usually thinks about jogging or getting a membership in the local gym. The fact is, martial arts should be at the top of the list for physical fitness. Boxers and martial artists are some of the most […]
Have a Great Spring Break! (No Classes)
No Classes next week April 2-6! Get Some rest and enjoy your spring break! Classes will resume on the ninth.
Take Your Sparring to the Next Level
Rethink your sparring game: are you predictable in your strikes, footwork, and defense? If so you are a perfect candidate for the next knockout! I learned a lot through my training by bringing a video camera and filming my training sessions. Sobering, yes, but very helpful. While relaxed and watching I began to notice what […]
February Champion of the Month
Congratulations to our Champion of the Month: Scott Smith!! If there is one word to describe Scott, it\’s unstoppable. Nothing stops Scott from accomplishing what he sets out to do; he can accomplish anything he puts his mind to. Scott is an incredibly hard worker and pushes himself beyond his limits at every […]
Feb. Karate Kid
Congratulations Karate Kid of the Month: Mikayla Mayou!! (clap, clap, clap, whistle, clap) Mikayla has grown tremendously in her training at SwiftKick Martial Arts, starting off in our young Explorer\’s class years ago and now flourishing as a blue belt in our PathFinder Program. What impresses me most about Mikayla is her willingness to learn, […]