The Ego’s Role in Martial Arts Training
The ego often gets a bad rap. However, in martial arts, the ego is a resource for students and instructors throughout the journey. Since our ego is how we see ourselves and think of ourselves when it comes to our value relative to the rest of the world, an unchecked ego can hinder a martial […]
Three Ways Martial Arts Instill Character in Young Children
Today, young children and teenagers have endured a time during the pandemic when they were isolated and forced to do things like learning and socializing online. As social media and other gaming interfaces allow children to behave impulsively and without consequences, it is critical to find a way for your child to learn positive characteristics […]
Summer is Here! Now, What Do We Do? Martial Arts Camps!
Students nationwide are celebrating or have celebrated the end of another school year. Often, the eagerness to be done, in combination with parents tiring of lunch making and waiting in the school pick-up lines, mark a celebration in many homes! However, when the dust settles, families scramble to sign up kids for camps to keep […]
Martial Arts Support Mental Health Awareness
This month, our nation focuses on mental health awareness. Mental health remains a concern as more violent acts and suicides make headlines. Thankfully, with national recognition, the entire month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness. This month, everyone is encouraged to stop, reflect, and take an honest look at their mental health. As […]
Is Martial Arts Self-Defense Training Effective When It Counts?
One critique you may hear about martial arts’ self-defense training is that it is good in theory, but it doesn’t really work when push comes to shove, literally. However, the techniques taught at a reputable studio that focuses on training students to balance mind and body can be incredibly useful in many situations. It also […]
Martial Arts Teach Valuable Skills in Self-Defense
You can count on more benefits in martial arts training than in any other sport, especially for children. The world seems to be growing more dangerous with violent acts, kidnappings, and human trafficking that the media says is on the rise. Every incident is tragic that we hear about, and that is growing the interest […]
Fun-Based v. Fear-Based Martial Arts Training
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 being better than everyone else. On the other hand, a […]
Girls Excelling in Martial Arts
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 can say for sure, the increasing number of families introducing […]
After-School Programs Focus on Overall Health
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 and physical activities to provide school-aged children with healthy alternatives […]
Four Significant Martial Arts Milestones
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 no different. It is critical that instructors and studios help […]