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Students getting ready to break a board
August 1, 2025

Hidden Power of Martial Arts

Growing Grit in Every Child “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.” — Angela Duckworth If you’ve ever watched a…

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student doing a speed break
July 25, 2025

Speed vs. Precision

Which Matters Most in Martial Arts? “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” — Wyatt Earp The quote may come from the…

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Students working on kicks and balance
July 18, 2025

Balance First

Balance on the Mat and Beyond “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert…

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July 11, 2025

Training Partners

What Being a Good Training Partner Really Means “Success in martial arts, as in life, is rarely a solo act. We rise…

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child wins stripe contests
July 3, 2025

Black Belt Champion

How to Think and Train Like a Champion “A black belt is just a white belt who never gave up.”   This…

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Two kids helping demonstrate karate for O'Sensei
June 27, 2025

Traveling to Martial Arts Conferences

More Than Miles, It’s a Mindset Shift “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt…

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Student Traveling
June 6, 2025

The Martial Artist’s Summer Bucket List

Complete Skills. Embrace Challenges. Grow Inside and Out.   “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” — Jim Rohn   Summer…

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May 30, 2025

Stay Cool and Train Hard

Tips for Safe Summer Workouts “Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” – Noel Coward   But martial…

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May 23, 2025

Vacation-Proof Your Progress

How to Stay on Track While Traveling   “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a…

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May 16, 2025

The Importance of Respect

Martial Arts and Everyday Life   “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” – Laurence Sterne Step…

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