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Class doing basic push ups
January 31, 2025

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…

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Mom and Child after getting promoted
January 24, 2025

Staying Motivated

Overcoming Goal Fatigue in the New Year “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun…

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Children Warming Up
January 17, 2025

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…

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Basic Class after a disciplined promotion ceremony
January 10, 2025

The Power of Discipline

Building Habits for Martial Arts Success in 2025   “Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun   Discipline…

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Student Earning their White Belt
January 3, 2025

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…

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December 27, 2024

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…

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martial arts sparring
December 20, 2024

Overcoming Winter Blues:

How Martial Arts Boosts Mood & Energy   “Physical activity is the best medicine for the winter blues.” It’s a simple truth…

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Transformation 2020 vs. 2024 Miss Claire
December 6, 2024

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…

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Two kids helping demonstrate karate for O'Sensei
November 28, 2024

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.”…

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Matthew White shaking hands with O'Sensei Roensch
November 22, 2024

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…

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