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Builing confidence for the next school year

Build Confidence For The Next School Year Through Martial Arts

As summer unfolds, a new school year is quietly approaching. The mindset students carry into September can shape their confidence, focus, and ability to thrive all year long.

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How to Keep Kids Off Their Screens This Summer (Without the Struggle)

Summer break = more free time. And let’s be honest—when kids have too much time on their hands, screens become the go-to. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are some fun and practical ideas to help your kids stay active, try something new, and make the most of their summer—without being glued to a device.

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How to Take Responsibility Through the Help of Karate

Learning How to Take Responsibility Through the Help of Karate

Responsibility can be shown and enacted in many forms. However, in a very general sense, it refers to the act of being accountable, learning from your actions, and having the ability for others to be able to rely on you.

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Teaching Humility

Teaching Humility Through Karate: The Importance and Benefits

Having a sense of humbleness often too comes with a sense of self-awareness of one’s capabilities. What is meant by that, is an understanding and acceptance of our strengths and limitations.

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Exploring Respect & Its Connection to Mindfulness

Exploring Respect & its Connection to Mindfulness

Discover the link between karate and mindfulness, and why incorporating mindfulness and respect is a fundamental part of our karate programs.

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Managine Stress

How to Best Manage and Reduce Stress Through Fitness

As the new year unfolds, it brings many opportunities, including new goals, challenges, and events. However, it also often introduces new sources of stress.

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4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills

Karate training does not have to stop at the dojo doors! Achieving the dream of becoming a black belt takes years of determination, goal-setting, and of course, proper exercise. If you are looking to elevate your karate level, you can work on yourself both inside and outside of the dojo. Here are five easy and effective home exercises to help with your karate skills.

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Helping Others: The Greatest Lesson of Karate

December is here, and so is the biggest holiday of the year. For many young ones, this means one thing…presents. However…

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kids getting ready for class

Karate for Kids: Early Development and Creating Lifelong Skills

One’s level of success oftentimes directly relates to their level of self-confidence.

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Courage & Mindfulness Working in Harmony

Courage, mindfulness, and karate are deeply intertwined, as all three cultivate the inner strength needed to confront challenges with clarity and composure. Read our newest article and learn how they work together.

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