Parents who are looking ahead to the school year may be trying to figure out the best after-school activities that work with a busy back-to-school schedule. Having an overview of martial arts may provide insight into the flexibility and incredible benefits martial arts offer school-aged children. The top reasons parents enroll their children in martial […]
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There is no shortage of activities for school-aged children today. Whether it be academics, sports, music, art, or robotics, the number of activities children can engage in today is not only impressive but can be overwhelming. Until your children can drive, and often beyond, parents are on the hook for transport and financing. Here are
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Although martial arts are an individual sport for the most part, there is still an element of teamwork that must also be mastered in order to be the best martial artist possible. Individuals who participate in martial arts training set their own goals, achieve them, and are accountable to themselves for doing so. However, there
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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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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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If you have a tween or teen seeking a way to get them involved in something physically active that can help build positive values, doing some work ahead is worth it. Spending time upfront helps ensure success as children are involved in the choice and are more likely to stick with it. Tweens and teens
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