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How Karate Helps Children Improve their Grades
Nowadays, the average American child spends the majority of the day at school, returning home only to face more hours of homework…
How Karate Develops Courtesy in Kids
Although a fair amount of mayhem and lack of unity might be apparent in some karate class segments – particularly with very…
Establishing Leadership Traits in Young Children
Leadership skills are highly valued in today’s competitive and fast-paced society. Whether it is being captain of a sports team, managing a…
The Confidence to Shut Down Bullies
If you have watched the ‘80s film ‘The Karate Kid’ or its 2010 remake, there are many life lessons to be learned,…
Always Try Your Best
Always Try Your Best “Do your best and hope for the rest.” A common quote that most of us have heard at…
The Mysterious Origins of Kung Fu
In Chinese ‘Kung’ means energy and ‘Fu’ means time. Kung Fu is any practice that requires time, patience, and energy to master….
A History of Taekwondo
A Korean martial art, Taekwondo is a combination of self-defense and combat skills. It is used as a form of defense and…
A History of Mixed Martial Arts
As the name suggests, Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of martial arts and combat sports. The term was said to be…
A Brief History of Judo
Judo, meaning “gentle way,’ is a popular and venerable Japanese martial art that has spread in popularity so far as to become…
A Brief History of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that was developed from judo and involves grappling and ground fighting. Although Carlos…