Every month during our karate classes at American Family Martial Arts, we focus on a life skill. This month’s life skill is patience. Definition: The ability to endure waiting or delay without becoming annoyed or upset, to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties; the ability to tolerate being hurt, provoked, or annoyed without complaint or […]
Why You and Your Kids Should Do Karate—It Fights Anxiety, Prevents Bullying and More written by Parade magazine For most people, the word karate conjures up images of martial arts flicks and Ralph Macchio’s famous tournament-winning Crane kick. But for those who practice the ancient discipline, it’s about so much more. “It’s a mind, body […]
I enjoy sports and [am] a martial arts enthusiast says Vanessa Bell. My 7-year-old son has been training in martial arts for 3 years. The benefits of karate for kids includes great characteristics and life lessons and I recommend the various practices to anyone I chat with. During this time, I’ve also watched young girls […]
If your child is being bullied at school, there is so little a parent can do, that we often feel helpless and powerless. Perhaps the school administration is aware but that 5 minute session in the guidance counselor’s office hasn’t done any good. October is National Bully Defense Month and American Family Martial Arts has […]
As well as increasing physical fitness and mental health, martial arts can boost brain cognition too written by Ashleigh Johnstone for The Conversation We are all aware that exercise generally has […]