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Class Bowing In
October 17, 2025

The Parent’s Martial Arts Guide

What to Expect When Your Child Joins A Dojo   When parents first consider enrolling their child in martial arts, they often…

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Kids practicing stances
October 10, 2025

Ultimate Anti-Bullying Program

Martial Arts: The Ultimate Anti-Bullying Program   “You don’t need to fight the world. You just need to stand tall in it.”…

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September 26, 2025

Sparring Is Scary

And Why That’s Okay “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” — Nelson Mandela Let’s be honest—sparring…

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Student breaking board with a kick
September 19, 2025

The Power of Yet

Growth Mindset on the Mat “I can’t do it… yet.”That one little word changes everything. In a world that celebrates quick wins…

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September 12, 2025

Martial Arts & Mental Toughness

Training Your Mind to Be Tougher Than Your Body “The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the…

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black belt testing blocks
September 5, 2025

Perfecting the Basics

White Belt Techniques Still Matter “Advanced techniques are just basic techniques mastered.” – Saulo Ribeiro   It’s one of the quiet truths…

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August 29, 2025

Role Models on the Mat

How Advanced Students Can Be Role Models “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader…

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Student bowing to show respect
August 15, 2025

Teaching Kids Accountability

Accountability Through Martial Arts “You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel.” In a world where kids…

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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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