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Carlsbad Students- No Class this Thursday.

By Swiftkick Staff | October 24, 2011

FOR CARLSBAD FAMILIES ONLY Due to the Harvest Festival, there will be NO CLASS on Thursday 10/28/11 at North Coast Calvary Chapel. Please be sure to attend class on Tuesday 10/25/11 this week. We will move the Explorers class that normally takes place on Thursday at 3:15 PM to TUESDAY 3:15 PM 10/25/11. If you are a member of this class, please …

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Three Week Women\’s Self-Defense Course!

By Swiftkick Staff | October 19, 2011

We wanted to make sure you knew about our upcoming women\’s self-defense course coming up!  You will be trained in three 2 hour weekly sessions beginning on Saturday, Oct. 29th.  Continues 11/5 & 11/12. This training is designed to equip you with valuable know-how so that you can protect yourself in various self-defense situations. During …

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Key Training Dynamics for Women

By Swiftkick Staff | October 19, 2011

I really love the no nonsense, tough mentality I have seen continue to grow among women the past few years.  More and more women are joining boxing and martial arts gyms, joining task forces and even the military.  Even with this empowering mindset, women are still different then men and certain dynamics are needed for …

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The Power of Focus (part 2)

By Swiftkick Staff | October 17, 2011

Focus is the defining factor between someone training in the martial arts and someone who is a martial artist.  Being a martial artist is not directly related to the skill or belt one has achieved but a mindset that is consistently maintained. A famous Russian painter, Vitaly Komer, attributed focus as being the number one …

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Womens Self-Defense One Day Seminar

By Swiftkick Staff | October 5, 2011

We are excited to announce our women\’s self-defense seminar! In this course you will learn: How to stop an attack before it happens. How to break free if someone aggressively grabs you. How to effectively fight from the ground if someone takes you down. The importance of exhibiting self-confidence in how you carry yourself. Psychological …

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The Power of Focus part 1

By Swiftkick Staff | October 4, 2011

In our present day culture focus may well be the paramount discipline that will determine if we are successful or not.  The speed and multi-faceted nature of digital media as well as the multitude of options available to us in any given day, the demands of everyday life, and the intricate and fragile composition of …

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Empower Yourself: Women\’s Self-Defense Course begins October 29th, 2011!

By Swiftkick Staff | October 3, 2011

SwiftKick is offering a highly practical Women\’s Self-Defense course this fall. I truly believe this is a valuable course that you will all thoroughly enjoy and find highly beneficial. It provides that next step in training you simply cannot get with just a one day seminar. The dates for the Three Week Course will be …

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The Importance of Self-Control

By Swiftkick Staff | September 8, 2011

The importance of self-control is paramount. Without self-control we will end up hurting ourselves, hurting the people around us, and making our lives a mess! Sometimes a lack of self-control can take more of a passive form. A river without banks will not flow in any specific direction. Over time it will turn into a …

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Right Now: Perfect Chance to Jump Into Martial Arts!

By Swiftkick Staff | August 30, 2011

FREE two weeks of classes!   If you have been considering training in the Martial Arts, now is the time to go for it! We are running two promotions, one for our adult class and one for our kids. Champion Special! Be at the top of your game!   FREE  Two Weeks Classes FREE  Swiftkick …

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SwiftKick at Northrop Grumman Health Fair August 31st!

By Swiftkick Staff | August 25, 2011

SwiftKick is participating in a Health and Fitness Fair at local company Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo. I\’m very excited about attending this event there! If you work at NG or know someone who works there tell them to stop by and check out our booth. Martial Arts is a tremendously beneficial outlet for working professionals. Our …

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