How to excel in Martial Arts – outside of the Dojo
The problem seems to be that students are not shown the simple idea behind home training. Hours and hours of training at home is not what the instructor is asking of the student. The key to home training comes back to the same idea mentioned at the top of this article, repetition. This can be a simple 15-minute training session at home done daily or even every second day but it’s this repetition that is key!
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School Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
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Self defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
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How to decide which martial arts school to join?
Martial arts schools are everywhere these days and choosing the right one can be daunting and confusing.
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Picking a martial arts school can be hard
I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years now and the challenges faced by parents back then are the same today. You want your child to do martial arts because you believe that it will help them in an aspect of their life. Maybe it's confidence, fitness, protection or interpersonal skills. These tips will help you choose the best martial arts school for your kid.
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How to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
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Karate for your Kids
Looking for activities for kids that exercise mind, body and spirit? Why not try karate!<br>With its emphasis on self improvement and non aggression, it is a great activity for kids and adults alike!
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Taekwondo for Kids
For a martial art that can build kids? confidence and self esteem why not try taekwondo?<br>It has evolved into a form of self defence and even an Olympic level game!
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What is bullying?
If someone disagrees with you, or gets mad at you, does that mean they are a bully? Not usually. Sometimes people just have disagreements. If you meet someone for the first time and they say “you’re ugly,” is that bullying? The answer is no. For it to be bullying behavior, it has to be repetitive.
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How to choose a self defence school
Not every martial arts school teaches what they say they do. There are many definitions of what is taught - this article looks at what these definitions are, popular misconceptions, how you can get the most out of your training and what to look for when selecting a self-defence school.
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10 big mistakes people make when choosing a martial arts school
Ten mistakes that people often make when engaging a martial arts school can impact how you see the industry and easily be avoided. This article points out where you can easily make these mistakes and how you can do things differently to ensure your kid's experience of Mixed Martial Arts is enjoyable and safe.
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Why should you think about taking up traditional Taekwondo?
The mental aspects of Taekwondo, such as memorizing forms and executing precise techniques, can enhance your ability to concentrate and maintain focus in other areas of life.
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Kung Fu for Kids
Teach your kids self respect and confidence by taking them to Kung Fu!<br><br> Kung Fu can develop kids’ self confidence and teamwork and may help prevent bullying at school. <br>Your kid could be the next Bruce Lee!
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How to help your kid find their balance in life
There are many ways in which we try to balance our busy lives, and keeping a balance between our physical, mental and spiritual selves is an important start to maintaining overall balance in life. This quick tip will help your kid to find more balance in their life.
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5 benefits children may gain from learning Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is primarily the Korean art of self defence. It is also a lot more than just learning kicks, punches, blocks and dodges. It can help to improve a person's physical strength, mental concentration and self confidence just to name a few. This article outlines five key benefits children can access by practising Taekwon-Do.
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How to pick the correct martial arts school for your children
I was once told by a School Teacher that “Leisure should be pleasurable” and I always remembered that when I designed and taught my classes. I have been teaching karate to children and running my karate school for over 30 years and I know that most parents have absolutely no idea about martial arts. In this article I tell you how to find the best school and instructor for your kids.
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