When we talk to parents about their motive for bringing their child in to try out our programs, one of the #1 things we get asked about helping with is confidence. Parents often feel that their kiddo is too shy and they worry that this lack of self-esteem is going to cause them problems making friends and […]
Time is the one resource that almost all humans are equal in. There are only 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, and 365 days in a year. While some people’s lives do get cut short, the time that we are given is equal to all. Five minutes to me is five […]
Every person alive have moments where they achieve something noteworthy. Perhaps is a college degree, an executive-level position, or finding success in your dream job. Maybe you written a book or created a small business that is successful beyond your wildest dreams? It seems like those moments should be the happiest of our lives, […]
It is no surprise to any adult that the world is a tough place to get by in. At times it is wonderful, but during other times it can feel like everything is going wrong all at the same time. As a parent, we want our children to understand this and be prepared to […]
Being a martial artist who’s trained for over 20 years, meditation has and continues to play a major role in my life. Although a bit difficult to initially get into, it has proven invaluable and has helped me overcome many obstacles in my life that I’m not sure how I would’ve overcome otheriwse. All […]
Very few of us are strangers to the toxicity that our minds like to create during our lives; negative thoughts can be a real drag. They can consume our minds and hold us back from reaching our potential. They can make us feel anxious, stressed, depressed, and keep us from experiencing joy and happiness in […]
It happens to even the best of people. Maybe it’s chores to be done, work to complete, or maybe its a long-term dream of yours that’s been put off for years. In any case, none of these tasks are important to you at this time. The day has been long and your stress levels are […]
Dear Mom and Dad, I wanted to start by saying that I finally understand how difficult life is. I am in my mid-twenties now and even though I’m not as emotional as I was when I was a teenager, this whole “adulting” thing is incredibly hard. I’m already finding it difficult to balance working, hobbies, […]
I can already hear you asking: “This is a martial arts school. What does this particular topic have to do with martial arts?” Quite a bit, actually. True martial arts is about conquering our inner demons – learning to find balance in a world full of chaos. Sometimes that balance comes from disciplined decisions, such […]
The human brain is a complex thing, especially children’s brains (which are constantly changing and developing). As such, one of the best resources we can share is one that talks about how to give the brain what it needs to properly develop and flourish. In this post, we have compiled and walked through the basics of the […]
People are not always the best when it comes to relating to each other. I know that I oftentimes will look at things that my fellow humans are doing and ask myself “what the hell was that?” Despite this, I think all humans understand that there are a couple of fundamental forces in life that […]
The concept of ‘ranks’ in martial arts is actually one I find intriguing. Martial arts is one of the only sports in the world to use a visible ‘ranking’ system. Why is that? I’ve never seen a group of shaolin monks training with a belt on, so where did this system come from and what is […]
Check out one of our other recent blogs by clicking here! As an adult, I’ve become a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Something that is interesting in hindsight, since I was never a fan of American superheroes or comics growing up. Something about the way they tell the stories in the MCU and […]
In order improve ourselves, in any form, we must first look within, and find a desire and passion to learn. Many people’s reaction to the idea of having to ‘learn’ something is usually not positive. This is fairly understandable, since we spend most of our childhood years being forced to learn many things that we aren’t necessarily […]
Almost every person has a list of things they would change about themselves if they could. Maybe you wish you were more fit, or smarter, or not such a perfectionist? There are hundreds of traits that describe each person. While some are good, others are not. If I had to sum up martial arts in […]
Routine is difficult to establish, especially in the beginning. If you ask anyone who has created a successful routine for themselves, they will tell you that falling out of sync now and again is inevitable. They will also tell you that whether or not you fall off doesn’t matter – what’s important is that you […]
Most people have two categories of activities: things that help with your personal growth but take energy, and things that don’t help with personal growth but are relaxing. Most people often search for a way to balance the two out. “I will spend 10 hours working, doing school work, and/or doing chores around the house. THEN […]
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