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Wonder Woman – Summer 2021 Self Defense Series

Posted on May 21, 2017June 2, 2021 by Sensei Stefan

Women's Summer Self Defense Series Empower Yourself! This class covers miscellaneous scenarios from an "attitude and mindset not to be a victim", as well as developing a plan of action, and specific techniques to resist and escape an attack from a predator...and yes, they are PREDATORS! >>Recognize, and avoid dangerous situations. >>Learn practical self...

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,...

Black Belt Excellence Worksheets build Great Character!

Posted on March 4, 2017February 24, 2021 by Sensei Stefan

Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage and confidence in the doing... As a martial artist, each time you step into one of our classes, you are building confidence. Just bowing and stepping into the dojo takes courage and every time you do it, you get stronger. Every time you push yourself to train, you are building confidence and a stronger you-on the inside...

Make Time For Fitness!

Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 by Sensei Stefan

When do most people want to start and exercise program? What time of day do most people want to exercise? If you answered Tomorrow and Later you are probably right. All kidding aside NOW is a best time to start. Design your fitness program - It's easy to say that you'll exercise every day. But you'll need a plan. As you design your fitness program, keep...

Warning Signs Your Child May Be A Target of Bullies

Posted on January 23, 2017January 24, 2017 by Sensei Stefan

Warning Signs your child may be a target of bullies. In just the past two weeks, we have had several parents contact us about issues their child is having at school with bullies. This is here, in our peaceful town, in our children's schools, and more often than not, our children don't want to tell an adult they are getting bullied. The effects of bullying can last a lo...

Raising Fit Kids – Free Beginner Workshop

Posted on January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 by Sensei Stefan

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...

9 Things Martial Arts Teaches Kids

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

9 Things Martial Arts Teaches Kids I’ve been involved in teaching children and training instructors to teach children for 40 years. I seen martial arts have a huge difference on thousand of kids. Literally life impacting differences. 1. Coordination and motor skills. Kids with good balance and coordination excel in games and sports at a young age. This creates ...

Fitness Success for Teens and Adults!

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

Fitness Success Are you thinking about fitness goals before the holidays? Here are a few easy success tips. We are told not to shoot for the moon but rather set our sights on the stars. Problem is that for fitness, this simply doesn’t work. 1. The problem with long term goals is you don’t have to do anything today. To motivate yourself to get started begin wi...

Cyber Bullying: A 24/7 Nightmare For Many Kids

Posted on October 18, 2016October 27, 2016 by Sensei Stefan

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...

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...