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Building Strength & Stamina
Martial Arts Training What separates a good martial artist from a great one? Strength, stamina, and the ability to keep pushing when…
Staying Motivated
Overcoming Goal Fatigue in the New Year “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun…
The Power of Discipline
Building Habits for Martial Arts Success in 2025 “Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun Discipline…
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…
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…
Celebrating Your Success
What Achieving the Next Rank Means for Your Martial Arts Journey Testing for the next rank in martial arts is a big…
Testing for the Next Rank
Building Character Through Martial Arts In martial arts, testing for the next rank is a big step in your journey. Every time…
Martial Arts CAN Help with Discipline
The Importance of Discipline and Structure in a Child’s Routine As the summer comes to an end and a new school year…
Character in Action
The Role of Martial Arts in Character Development At Crabapple Martial Arts Academy, we understand that martial arts is much more than…
From Classroom to Dojo
Martial Arts as a Summer Learning Experience When school doors close for the summer, learning doesn’t have to take a hiatus….