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Stay active with us! Build confident kids!

Posted on March 9, 2017March 25, 2019 by Sensei Stefan

How often does your child exercise every week? According to KidsHealth.org children 6 - 12 years of age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They're also gaining more control over how active they are. School-age kids should have many chances to participate in a variety of activities, sports,...

Raising an Athlete, and Why You Should

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

When I was a young teen, I trained in martial arts. As a older teen, I lived, dreamed, and thought about Karate all the time. All the cool kids in high school were martial artists. I didn't originally choose martial arts but my parents did. They worked crazy hours and it was tough on them to get me to organized sports practices and games. They wanted me to be active so the...

Bullying Stops Here Community Workshop

Posted on October 10, 2016October 27, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

This year, over 13 million American kids will be bullied, making it the most common form of violence young people in the U.S. experience. Click picture for video This is International Bully Awareness month and Martial Arts Schools world wide are doing something about it. Physical Bullying Physical bullying is a serious problem, affecting not only t...

A Message to Our Kids: You Can STOMP Out Bullying™!

Posted on September 29, 2016October 27, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

You Can STOMP Out Bullying™! REPORT It! Don't be afraid to tell an adult. Telling isn't tattling! You are helping someone. Who should you tell? You could tell your parents, teacher, school counselor, school nurse, coach or any adult you trust. Be sure to tell exactly what happened ... who was bullied, who the bully was, where and when it happened. Even if you sus...

International Bully Awarness Month

Posted on September 2, 2016September 26, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

Kids Against Bullying! Free Martial Arts Workshop Saturday, October 15th 12:15 - 1:15 PM Now that September has rolled around again, it can mean only one thing: back to school! In the excitement of meeting new teachers, getting back on the school schedule, carpools, and buses to catch, it is also a great time to help kids prevent bullying. Here's the Stats: ...