Statistics Don’t Lie: Martial Arts Benefit Lives
It is interesting how it somehow seems more believable when you mention statistics and research. Martial arts are commonly misunderstood as simply learning how to fight. Although fighting and subduing an opponent are components of martial arts training, at its core, it is much more profound. Many who practice martial arts choose it as a […]
Ninja Camps Turn Up the Energy and Make an Impact This Summer
Whether you watch America Ninja Warrior or have been feeling the draw to enrolling your child in martial arts, this summer’s ninja camps are the ideal opportunity for families! Parents always strive to find engaging and fun ways to engage their children over the summer, and having them be off the phone and doing something […]
Sparring Vs. Tournaments in Martial Arts: How to Prepare to Compete
In martial arts training, competitions are common events that many students enjoy and work towards. Organized competitions allow students to compete against others in studios with different training styles than a student’s home gym. Students enjoy seeing how their skills play against others in their age and rank group. Unlike training within the same studio, […]
Can Martial Arts Help Promote Weight Loss?
Martial arts are a dynamic way to approach weight loss. Many who begin martial arts lose weight without that ever being a specific goal. However, due to its nature, martial arts do promote weight loss and healthier lifestyles for students and their families. Losing weight and getting in shape are two of the most common […]
How Martial Arts Build Confidence in Kids
Martial arts are changing lives, and participating in training plays a significant role in building confidence in kids. The mental and physical training that kids receive in thoughtful martial arts programs, like those at SwiftKick, helps them develop strength, coordination, and focus, which all lead to increased confidence through higher self-esteem. When a program is […]
The Importance of Timing in Martial Arts Promotions
Martial arts should instill discipline, fitness, and self-defense in its students. Unfortunately, some studios cave to the pressure from families and students to move up the ranks quickly. Some of this pressure comes from knowing that specific activities are reserved for higher level students, and others just because people can be impatient when it comes […]
Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do: What Martial Arts Can Do for Women and Girls
Martial arts are an incredible outlet for women and girls to stay fit, learn self-defense, and connect with other like-minded individuals. People quickly realize that martial arts training offers countless benefits. Girls, ages three and up, through teenhood and into young adulthood, become confident and strong female figures through excellent martial arts training programs that […]
Safe and Beneficial Spring Break Activities
Spring break time for school-aged children is fast approaching. As traveling over spring break may be a thing of the past for some families, whether due to the expense or another reason, staycations have become the new way for children in school to spend time during the weeklong holiday. One way to keep children engaged […]
Self-Defense is Equally Mental and Physical
Self-defense is as mental as it is physical, and that is why it is good news for anyone wanting to learn how to protect oneself! Anyone, and that is all-inclusive, can learn self-defense regardless of their size or physical ability. One thing that most people who have never trained in self-defense overlook is that well […]
The Struggle is Real: Managing Multiple Children in Multiple Activities
There is no shortage of activities for school-aged children today. Whether it be academics, sports, music, art, or robotics, the number of activities children can engage in today is not only impressive but can be overwhelming. Until your children can drive, and often beyond, parents are on the hook for transport and financing. Here are […]