The benefits of martial arts for kids include physical, mental, and emotional lessons that will serve them well at every stage of life. One benefit that is sometimes overlooked is the social aspect of martial arts. Social interaction might not be the first thing you imagine when you think about the martial arts. Hollywood movies […]
Even people who have never studied the martial arts know what a black belt is. It’s a symbol of mastery and achievement. What most people don’t know is how a martial arts belt test works, what it involves, or when it happens. What is Belt Testing? In the martial arts, belt testing is the way […]
Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one in four students has reported […]
Fun without the Screens! Parents – how many times have you called your child at the dinner table or in the car, to absolutely no answer at all? Then you look over and they have their head down in their phone, neck bent (causing all sorts of future posture issues and a host of mental […]
What Modern Children Need (in my opinion), In my years of teaching martial arts, I’ve had the privilege of working with literally thousands of children and I continue to be impressed with the positive impact martial arts can have on them. In recent years however, I have become aware of a trend that concerns […]
The release of oxytocin is not automatic but rather, a learned response. It is essential for children to develop an effective oxytocin response. We find that when children are abused or neglected, they often have underdeveloped oxytocin responses. This is because they have been locked in the fight or flight response and have not developed […]
Now-a-days there are so many things to do indoors for kids… … like crazy-cool toys, video games, technology, etc… It can be hard to get your kids to exercise outside! In fact, there’s a real problem in our country right now with kids and weight issues. But exercise is so crucial for your child. – […]
Maybe you’re still not sure that studying martial arts is right for your child. That’s okay. I understand. There are lots of activities to choose from, and you want to pick the best. Of course, I’m biased. I started studying martial arts when I was very young, and I know first hand that martial arts […]
With all the flashy, cool-designed packaging on junk food that’s out there… It can be hard to get your kid excited about eating healthy. However, there are some snacks that kids really love – and they’re packed with nutrients and vitamins. Here are a few… ======= Apple Chips. ======= Prep […]
There are a lot of emotional benefits available to kids who study the martial arts. We’ve talked about some of them already, but today I’m going to talk about one that sometimes gets overlooked: Martial arts classes are a great place to make friends! Think about how most of us make friends. Friendships often start […]
Dear parents, with only a few weeks left before summer starts, here are 5 GREAT reasons to choose our Kids Summer Camp this year: 1) Avoid the Rat Race – the single biggest feedback we hear from parents is that the other summer programs around they’ve tried are kind of a free-for-all. In comparison, they […]
Today’s Training Tip is about the importance of keeping a Training Journal for your child to help them retain the mass amounts of techniques that the martial arts offers. I see many of you video tape class (which is awesome!), but I’d love to give some tips on how your child can keep a journal […]
4 Reasons you SHOULD enroll your child in Champions Summer camp. Fun, Fun, Fun and More Fun. Although most summer camps are fun to kids, it’s your responsibility to ensure your child also has a productive summer. Our Summer Camp is structured to teach children valuable life lessons and skill-building tools that will help […]