Karate Summer Camp 2024

Welcome to the best Martial Arts Camp in the Triangle! Make sure to let your child experience the peace, discipline, respect, self-control, self-confidence, and more that Martial Arts teaches each student. It doesn't matter what your experience level is, everyone is welcome to join and learn how to believe in themselves on the mat.    At Karate Camp, we d...
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Stay active with us! Build confident kids!

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,...
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Raising Fit Kids – Free Beginner Workshop

  Raising Fit Kids This time of year we all want to get fit, lose weight, and better ourselves.  This goes for kids too!  Martial Arts is a great way to get healthy, and be fit while learning confidence, self -defense, and respect!    Here is a great article I am sharing from WebMD that has 7 awesome tips for getting your family in the best shape ever for 2017! Mark your cal...
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Cyber Bullying: A 24/7 Nightmare For Many Kids

 Cyber Bullying - a 24/7 nightmare for many kids Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or em...
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A Message to Our Kids: You Can STOMP Out Bullying™!

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...
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What Age is Right for Kids to Take Martial Arts?

What age is right for kids to take Martial Arts? by GM Greg Silva, president of Black Belt School International. Author of the Silva Solution, "Building Black Belts from the Inside out"   Martial Arts has so many benefits that parents are looking for.                                                                                                                Paren...
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Coping Skills for Children

  Helping Children Develop Coping Skills I can’t say it enough: teach kids problem-solving, coping skills from a very early age. If your child has developed problem solving skills but lost access to them because they are depressed periodically, you have to help them regain access to those skills. So how do you do this? Here are some suggestions for ways to help ...
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Martial Arts Classes for all Ages

Try Your First Class Free!  Have you wondered if Karate was for you? Are you looking for a workout that engages your mind and strengthens your spirit? Are you curious what martial arts is all about? Then NOW is a great time to discover Balance Martial Arts! Why Choose Balance Martial Arts? From the moment you begin, you will feel like part of our community.  Exp...
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How to Tie Your Belt

How to Tie Your Belt
Instructions on how to tie your belt (obi) properly: Take about 12-18 inches of the obi on your left, and hold the belt on your left hip at that point. Wrap the belt around and behind, and over the same point on your hip. Wrap around again a second time. Center the belt. Take the top end of the belt and go under both layers at once. Loop the bottom layer upward, take the...
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Karate for Kids

From the very first class, Balance Martial Arts has direct application into the everyday lives of our students. While our children's program promotes physical fitness and a practical method of self-defense, we foster a greater appreciation for self-control and mental awareness. The physical aspects of your child's training will improve balance, endurance, range of motion, co...
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