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From Kicks to Quality Time: How Martial Arts Training Can Bring Families Closer

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Looking for a fun and rewarding activity that can strengthen family bonds? Look no further than martial arts training! Beyond the punches and kicks, martial arts offer a unique opportunity for families to come together and grow closer. Whether you’re a parent looking to bond with your children or a sibling looking to connect with […]

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Most Frequently Asked Questions About Martial Arts Training

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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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How Sparring in Martial Arts Benefits Children

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When families first get their children involved in martial arts training, they want respectful, confident, and disciplined children with self-control. Very few families are enrolling their children to learn to fight necessarily, and that is because parents do not want their children to become more violent. Martial arts training will not make your child more

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Fun-Based v. Fear-Based Martial Arts Training

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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

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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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Parent’s Guide to Top Martial Arts for Younger Children

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Even if starting your child in martial arts seems intimidating, it is wise to consider the many options. Participation in martial arts interests kids, and every parent wants their kids to be excited about something! Basic knowledge of the martial arts best for smaller children helps families decide if they are suitable for them, will

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Three Reasons Martial Arts Students Yell

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There are three main reasons that those practicing martial arts will deliver a short shout during training or competitions. What often sounds like \”hi-yah\” or \”hee-yah\” is not just a fun sound. On the contrary, using what is called Ki in martial arts is purposeful and intentional. Using Ki helps those in training draw from

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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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Four Martial Arts Brain Boosters

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It is no secret that physical exercise has multiple benefits. Improving physical strength or losing weight tends to be the most popular reasons, but what about the natural boosts exercise does for the brain? Walking, running, and cycling keep the body moving and keep the body healthy. Yoga is said to improve mood, balance, and

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