A common question that I answer frequently is; what is the best time to start martial arts? The reality is that it depends on what do you want to achieve. I personally started my kids training in martial arts when they were newborns. Of course this doesn’t mean that they were in a school as … Read more
I have personally been teaching different subjects for over 35 years. During all this time I knew that each one of my students were different individuals so I used different techniques and lesson plans to make sure they understood the desired information. Yet, it wasn’t until yesterday that I realized the wisdom of my approach. … Read more
Small children are our treasure and as a parent there is nothing we will not do to protect them. Yet we live in a dangerous world and there is only so much that we can do for them at any point in time. It is actually interesting when I hear of an incident where children … Read more
by: Caitlin Bassett Martial arts has been a defining influence in all aspects of my life. From the time before I was able to walk and talk, martial arts has been a big part of my world. I can’t tell you that it was an easy road to follow or that I coasted swiftly to … Read more
365 days of bullying – The Tao of Jose Introduction I continue to read and see that while we have made some progress to combat bullying we are still far from eliminating the problem. Actually in the last couple of weeks I have seen news about kids committing suicide or been beaten at school. Bullying … Read more
With the ever-increasing invasion of processed food, junk food, and fast food into our diets – combined with more sedentary lifestyles, children are now at risk of developing serious diseases at a much younger age than ever before. Consider these facts: They aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables – o 93% of children and adolescents … Read more
Yesterday was a good day, as I had the opportunity to share some experiences and information to a group of eager learners. While I truly enjoy teaching and seeing my students grow from my experiences and training; the most dramatic changes I perceive are from those taking our self-defense classes. The cycle is always … Read more
By: Ishmel Brown-Crawford Did you know that according to Dr. Michele Borba, about 160,000 students miss school every day because they believe that they will be bullied? Bullying is defined as “the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something”. This is a major problem that many children face. Today I will … Read more
By: Moriah Raymond Oh, technology. One of mankind’s greatest advancements. A great tool if used with caution and the right motive. But put into the hands of a careless or malicious individual, can be used for harm. Take a look at social networking sites, for instance: Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, all meant to connect friends … Read more
By: Joseph Connor What is Nutrition? Nutrition is the provision of materials necessary to support life. The cells in your body need these materials in order to keep your body running efficiently and effectively. And, of course, we get these materials from the food and liquids we consume. The first part that you have to … Read more