Knife Hand Blocking in Rhee Tae Kwon Do
It is for this reasons that many Instructors will use Knife Hand blocks with junior belts and beginners, to simply deflect and guide their techniques away.
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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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The Empowering Choice: Krav Maga as an Effective Self-Defence System for Kids and Teens
Krav Maga places a strong emphasis on teaching essential self-defence techniques that are easy to learn and apply, even for children and teenagers. These techniques include simple strikes, escapes from common holds, and defensive tactics against various types of threats. By mastering these fundamental skills, kids and teens can develop a strong foundation in self-defence that can be built upon as they grow and progress.
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Why Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
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5 Martial Arts Tips for Beginners
As a parent or caregiver, your support, encouragement, and guidance are invaluable in making this journey a success. Be actively involved, communicate with instructors, and motivate your child to embrace the values and teachings of martial arts.
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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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Benefits of Rhee Tae Kwon Do for Children:
Rhee Tae Kwon Do provides children with milestones of achievement and goals to aim for, instilling in them a sense of Focus and Purpose.
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Self defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
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Karate for Life
This article has been written to shed light on the multitude of other life enhancing benefits martial arts and, in this case, karate has on any individual who commits themselves to training.
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Karate 101: Introduction to Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts, including karate, are renowned for instilling confidence and self-esteem in children. Through consistent training and overcoming challenges, your child will gain a sense of achievement, boosting their self-confidence.
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Benefits of Karate Classes & Lessons for Kids
Karate classes offer a holistic approach to children's development by nurturing physical fitness, mental focus, emotional well-being, and essential life skills.
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Choosing the Right Karate Dojo for Your Child
Many dojos offer trial classes to allow potential students to experience the training firsthand. Take advantage of these opportunities to see how your child responds to the environment and teaching style. Trial classes can help you make an informed decision about whether the Karate dojo is the right fit for your child.
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What is Rhee Tae Kwon Do?
Rhee Tae Kwon Do is most assuredly a dynamic and extremely effective martial art, more valid in the violent times we live in than ever before. But the art reaches much further than mere combat effectiveness. The discipline, mental training, and varied techniques of Rhee Tae Kwon Do also provide the ground for engendering in the practitioner a strong sense of justice, fortitude, compassion, humility, and resolve.
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Martial Arts and Children’s Fitness: A Path to Confidence and Well-Being
The dojo environment emphasises respect for instructors, peers, and oneself. These values extend to everyday interactions, fostering better social skills.
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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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The Pinnacle of Martial Arts
All the people in this world wish to reach the pinnacle or the summit. It is no easy task to achieve but takes a lot of hard work and dedication in order to reach there. Well, it is what defines us, and why we are known as ‘Pinnacle’. Have you ever wondered how we landed up with the name? Then let us tell you the story.
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Unleashing the Power Within: How Karate Helps Your Child Mentally
The shared journey of learning karate and the support from peers create strong bonds and friendships. This sense of belonging and support network promotes positive mental health, as children feel accepted and valued within the karate community.
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