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Martial Arts Embraced by Military

The heroic women and men serving in our nation\’s armed forces have all had some martial arts training in their military careers. Regardless of what you picture when you think of our front-line protectors, it is critical to have a variety of training in the military. As expected, those in military branches are trained in […]

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Top 3 Benefits of After School Activities

As children end their school day, regardless of age, finding outlets provides multiple benefits for both the kids and their families. Finding a safe place for children to go after school while staying active and productive allows them to process the day, get rid of extra stress and energy, and leaves room for a timely

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Meet the SwiftKick Instructors

The team of instructors at both SwiftKick Martial Arts locations in San Diego brings a wealth of experience. These instructors have been hired not only for skill but a welcoming and encouraging approach to teaching martial arts. The team understanding every person, no matter age or experience, who walks through the doors at one of

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Role Modeling Through Martial Arts

Gone are the days of \”do as I say, not as I do\” parenting. Today\’s youth are strong-minded and demand alignment of words and actions. Teenagers are not afraid to call out injustice or inequality, forcing those of us in older generations to take pause. These forced reflections can be beneficial instead of becoming agitated

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Belt Level Progress in Martial Arts – What Does it All Mean?

SwiftKick Martial Arts, San Diego, follows the traditional practice of working towards higher levels indicated by belt color. The inclusive programs, designed intentionally to incorporate an incredible repertoire of skills and techniques, continue to be the most well-rounded martial arts program in San Diego County. Combining elements of MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Karate, Taekwondo,

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Thankful for the Martial Arts Community

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, in addition to figuring out the menu, deciding what time to put the turkey in, and shopping for this particular meal, stop and remember what you are grateful for. Sadly, with the hustle and bustle over Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is not uncommon to lose sight of the purposes of the

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3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Martial Arts Training

Martial arts training styles are growing in popularity. The numerous reasons to begin training vary as much as the people that do. Martial arts are proving to be one of the top ways to get and stay fit while focusing and strengthening the mind to achieve goals. It isn\’t easy to talk about martial arts

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The Gift That Keeps Giving – Martial Arts

Please do not panic, but the holidays are right around the corner. Christmas is 58 days from today, Hanukkah is 31 days out, and Kwanzaa is the day following Christmas. Now that you have read this, you may be starting the endless searches through web pages, store websites, and lists of top gifts for (fill

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Four Reasons Children Should Train in Martial Arts

The popularity of martial arts has grown significantly with increased primetime of UFC and MMA fighting. Some schools hold assemblies with special guests to encourage young people to try martial arts to follow trends. Some studios will offer short after-school, on-campus programs to pique interest. Bringing martial arts to schools as a sport or club

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