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Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do: What Martial Arts Can Do for Women and Girls

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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 …

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Why Swiftkick Martial Arts Instructors Set the Bar High

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In the world of martial arts, the path to mastery is a journey that demands dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement. At Swiftkick Martial Arts in Carlsbad and Rancho Bernardo, California, we understand the significance of this journey, and we believe that it’s essential for our instructors to have earned a black belt …

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Unleashing the Hidden Gems: Exploring the Exceptional Benefits of Martial Arts

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In our fast-paced world, finding a way to achieve physical fitness, mental well-being, and personal growth has become an increasingly challenging endeavor. However, nestled within the realm of martial arts lies an age-old practice that offers a multitude of remarkable benefits. From enhancing physical strength to cultivating discipline and focus, martial arts serve as a …

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The Three Phases of a Martial Artists’ Life Cycle

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Although defining three phases that apply to every person that tries martial arts is impossible, those who continue in martial arts, whether training or making a career out of it, will agree these three phases are consistent with their journey, and some may have occurred simultaneously. The three phases are loosely defined as an introduction …

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The Importance of Testing in Martial Arts

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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 …

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The Ego’s Role in Martial Arts Training

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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 …

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Three Ways Martial Arts Instill Character in Young Children

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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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After-School Programs Focus on Overall Health

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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 …

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Celebrating Another Anniversary: SwiftKick Martial Arts Turns 16!

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It is hard to believe that SwiftKick Martial Arts has passed another milestone, celebrating sixteen years this month. It has indeed been a team effort, with the vision and leadership of Brian Cowell steering the ship. As more students grow up in the martial arts programs at SwiftKick, many continue to follow their journey beyond …

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Martial Arts Help Children and Teens Manage Stress

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As adults across the nation feel more stress these days, it is no surprise that children and teens are also feeling the effects. Stress is expected in life, and our bodies are designed to handle stress when threats arise. The \”fight or flight\” survival response is intended to help the body survive and escape danger. …

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