Crabapple Martial Arts
Mastering the Basics
Why Fundamentals Are Key to Martial Arts Success “Champions are brilliant at the basics.” – John Wooden In martial arts, success isn’t…
Staying Motivated
Overcoming Goal Fatigue in the New Year “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun…
Free Bully Prevention Workshop
Stand Strong “Empower a child with confidence, and they can face any challenge.” Bullying isn’t just a playground problem—it’s a widespread issue…
The Power of Discipline
Building Habits for Martial Arts Success in 2025 “Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun Discipline…
Planning Your Long-Term Martial Arts Goals
From White Belt to Black Belt “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Earning…
Setting Martial Arts Goals for the New Year
Start Planning Now! “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The start of a new year…
Overcoming Winter Blues:
How Martial Arts Boosts Mood & Energy “Physical activity is the best medicine for the winter blues.” It’s a simple truth…
Black Belt Throwback!!
Miss Claire’s Black Belt Throwback More than 4 years ago Miss Claire wrote the following essay in preparation for her Black…
Thanksgiving for Parents
How Martial Arts Teaches Kids Respect and Gratitude “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.”…
Honoring a Milestone
Shihan: A New Title Crabapple Martial Arts Academy is thrilled to share a momentous achievement in our dojo’s history. Last weekend at…
How to Choose a Martial Arts School for You or Your Kids
In the Martial Arts business, not all schools are created equal. Martial Arts instructors generally do not have to answer to a…
A Humble, Determined Martial Arts Attitude Spurs Growth
People gravitate to the Martial Arts for a number of different reasons. Some are obvious, like physical fitness and learning how to…