Both in school and in life, kids need to learn how to work well with others. While they’re young, they must collaborate with fellow students on group projects – and play with them at recess. And when they grow up, they’ll need to know how to work with colleagues and clients to build success. You […]
A healthy weight means a healthier life There’s no denying that childhood obesity has become a problem. Kids spend their time playing video games instead of running around outside – and the lack of activity has caused many kids to gain weight. And the thing is, obesity isn’t just a problem in terms of kids’ […]
Any parent of young kids knows that their energy seems boundless. It can be a challenge to keep up! In fact, many parents end the day exhausted from running around after their kids. The exhaustion is real – and it can take over even when your kids are old enough to be in school most […]
Will studying martial arts make my child aggressive? I want to address one of the most common questions I get from parents about enrolling their kids in martial arts classes. They worry – and you may too – that putting their kids in a martial arts classroom will teach them that fighting is the best way […]
10 Most Effective Martial Arts for Self Defense by MMA Life There is no easy way to put this but there is a lot of bulls#!t martial arts out there. It’s sad to see people waste 20 years on a martial art only to get beaten up by someone with no training. It happens a […]
Summertime is coming to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They will also experience emotional stress from the fear […]
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness. They are most often associated with exercise since the release of these “feel-good” chemicals cause a state of euphoria and is usually known as a “runner’s high.” However, most any exercise will cause this state of happiness and it is also […]
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their form, or fly across the mat and break a board; everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT it is only a matter of time before our ninjas come across something that challenges […]
You may hear your child’s instructor talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a ninja’s ability to perform in class which will lead to more confidence. With more confidence comes the ability to achieve faster and farther! Another great benefit to practicing at home […]
Boundaries and discipline are the toughest part of parenting, according to many, many parents. Here are 2 tips that we use in martial arts to help your child develop a healthy relationship with both. 1. Simple Rules. Kids need rules – but they have to be simple. When rules have “ifs” “ands” or “buts”, […]