9 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids with Learning and Attention Issues Exercise is great for every kid. But children with learning and attention issues can have a hard time finding a sport or physical activity that suits them. They may not have the social or physical skills to participate on a team. They may […]
Nothing feels better than knowing you can take care of yourself mentally, financially, and physically. However for a lot of people, the physical part is just exercise. Being able to protect yourself in all situations is a confidence booster as much as it is a reassurance. A reassurance that can only be gained through any […]
Charisma is the ability to attract people to oneself. It is a type of charm that can be seen in someone’s personality. American Family Martial Arts instructors have a LOT of natural charisma as they teach their students to learn the material! The ability to inspire others is an important characteristic for leaders. Charismatic leaders […]
*Copied from David Morris on Twitter Parenting is hard. Parents have to choose their battles. Here are 8 fights worth picking with your kids: The Reading Fight: Make your kids read. Because reading is tied to everything from cognitive development to the ability to focus. Make your kids read now. The Outside Fight: Make your […]
If there’s one man who can be credited with popularizing karate, it’s Gichin Funakoshi. This account by Richard Kim looks at how the shotokan founder went from sickly boy to respected master. From Black Belt Magazine: https://blackbeltmag.com/shotokan-karate-creator If there’s one man who can be credited with popularizing karate, it’s Gichin Funakoshi. Gichin Funakoshi was born […]
Won’t karate make my child violent? The quick answer is NO! We do get asked this question pretty often. REASON #3: Our age appropriate programs increase the “feel good” chemicals, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphines. This can actually help improve chemical balances in the brain. Our brand of martial arts for our 3 to 14 […]
A New Year or new school year arrives, lofty resolutions are set. Anything from working out daily to saving money to making all A’s to losing weight, our society knows how to dream big! However, when big dreams aren’t broken down into smaller, achievable goals, failure often ensues. And to make matters worse, our children […]
Did you know your pre-schooler’s (age 3-4) stage of development can be summed up by PIES? No we’re not talking about yummy pecan, blueberry or apple pie. We are actually talking about Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social Development of children through martial arts. Get it P…I….E….S…..:) At American Family Martial Arts we understand and work […]
Physical Development in children ages 3 & 4 using martial arts. PIES? No we’re not talking about yummy pecan, blueberry or apple pie. We are actually talking about Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social Development of children through martial arts. Get it P…I….E….S…..:) Children between the ages of 3 and 4-years old are in a very […]
What are the Stages of Development? Youngsters ages 7-9 Basically, stages of development are the stages in which children learn and grow Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially (PIES). A great way to remember these 4 categories is by spelling out the first letter of each word. Breaking down the way children learn and grow in […]