In all martial arts training, students will test as they progress. Testing is considered to be how instructors measure a student’s growth and determine their rank within the structure of the dojo – the most common is a stripe on their belt or achieving a darker belt once all necessary stripes have been earned. The …
By the time people are considering martial arts training, in the final stages of decision-making and taking that first step, they are asking questions to see if they should eliminate the option from their list of possibilities. Many realize that the way martial arts training is designed can be a fit for just about anyone …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
It is no surprise that martial arts training studios compete with other facilities that offer a workout outside the traditional gym. The competition between options is why martial arts studios must deliver the highest quality experience for students and stand above the others. Creating an exceptional customer experience is something every business in America strives …
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Starting anything new is challenging. Martial arts are no exception. This sentiment was echoed this week by a 12-year-old girl from Brooklyn who surprised the martial arts community when she won the adult martial arts title at an American Tang Soo Do tournament. After dominating the sparring match at the American Tang Soo Do tournament, …
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The art of sparring, a critical part of martial arts training, allows students of all ages to engage in competitive play. Healthy, competitive play allows those in martial arts training to practice what they learn week to week. Sparring is when students, at a certain level of achievement, practice techniques and skills on the mat …
Martial arts are not only an effective physical fitness option but are also rooted in tradition, rich culture, and profound philosophy. Included within the many martial arts disciplines are the focus, respect, and the ability to defend oneself. To become a master of a martial arts style, those choosing this path must continue and persevere …
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