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Articles about Kids Martial Arts (0-50 of 197)
- Nothing Good Happens After 11pm
By: Matthew McKernan | - Years ago when I began doing security work I remember one of the veterans telling me "Nothing good happens after 11:00 pm." Since that time, there has been little to prove him wrong.
On October 18th at approximately 1:00am, Star University of Connecticut (UConn) cornerback Jasper T. (Jazz) Howard was murdered following a stellar performance on the gridiron against the Louisville Cardinals only hours earlier. Howard, who was in attendance at a student dance late Saturday night, wa ...
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- A Quiet Legend/champion Among Us!
By: TheTraveller001 | - If you met him in the streets of San Antonio, you would never guess what he does for a living or who he really is. Dr. Lockhart received his Black Belt in 1974 from Attlee Chittum, The Father Of Texas Karate, and as a result began embarking thus far on a 35 year journey of self-discovery through the Martial Arts. Having spent the majority of his career as a childrens advocate, promoting safety and education, Dr. Lockhart believes that we can make a difference in our community one indiv ...
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- Karate For Kids - Hawaii Martial Arts Classes
By: John Mayer | - Are you tired of your kids tantrums? And think its high time your kid gets trained to channelize their energy and effort in some worthwhile direction. Then you are heading in the right direction and enrolling your child in Karate Classes for Kids, might prove a good solution for solving their behavioral problems.
One might wonder, how a sport like karate could impart Life Skills in kids. Karate, as a sport, teaches self-discipline, builds self-esteem and a level of commitmen ...
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- Karate Birthday Parties For Children
By: TheTraveller001 | - Watching programs like Power Rangers, Naruto, Avatar, Dragon Ball Z and other cartoon or action movie characters kick and punch their way out of trouble has made karate "cool" in today"s kids" eyes. It also explains why Martial Arts has become a popular birthday party theme throughout the community.
The question arises as to just what is a Karate Birthday Party? It is more than just a party with pizza and cake. It adds an additional flair to a child's birthday party "" participati ...
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- The Most Important Reason To Do Martial Arts Training
By: Matthew McKernan | - It seems martial arts can do everything from help people lose weight to help kids overcome ADHD, and it can all be done with minimal effort, but anyone who really trains knows the truth about martial arts knows there is more to it than that. Sure if you train a few times a week you'll get into shape, but you can do that by just doing thirty minutes of exercise daily. As to helping kids discipline and structure has always helped kids learn, but there are no quick fixes. Sure you should have fun a ...
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- Abduction Of Jaycee Lee Dugard
By: Matthew McKernan | - Jaycee Lee Dugard and her daughters, 11 and 15, were kept in a "hidden backyard within a backyard", police say.
After almost two decades, a young woman walked into a San Francisco Bay police station on Wednesday and identified herself as Jaycee Lee Dugard, who had been abducted from South Lake Tahoe 18 years ago. The young woman was abducted by a registered sex offender while she was walking to school, according to reports on CNN.
After interviews and DNA tests it i ...
Tags: bullying in schools, kids martial arts, self defense for kids
- Local Martial Arts Academy Wins Nickelodeon's 2009 Parentsconnect Parents' Picks Award!
By: TheTraveller001 | - Karate Plus Martial Arts Personal Development Center in San Antonio, Texas WINS 2009 Nickelodeon's Parentsconnect Parents' Picks Award for Best Martial Arts Class.
Votes are in for Nickelodeons Second Annual Parents Pick Awards in 2009. ParentsConnect is an online resource for parents with children of all ages that offer unique features focused on the individual parents needs.
The awards identify winners in 52 major U.S. cities with categ ...
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- How Yoga And Martial Arts Create Successful Studios
By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Some people think Yoga and Kung Fu are polar opposites, but nothing could be further from the truth. Many of today's martial arts can be traced back to Yogic origins. At the same time, both of these systems develop human potential far beyond normal expectations.
Having seen children develop in Karate, Kung Fu, Ju Jitsu, and Yoga classes, there is no denying the benefits of mental, emotional, and physical training. When my family owned a 4,000 square foot wellness center, with thre ...
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- How To Help Your Child Deal With Back To School Time!
By: Steve Doss | - After a summer of sleeping in or doing things on your own time, the alarm bell announcing that first day of school can be a rude awakening. Whether you're an anxious new freshman, or confident martial arts Black Belt, heading back to school signals a time of transition: new classes, new teachers, new schedules, and a new social scene.
Dread it or love it, you have to go to school. Here are some ways to make the transition from summer to school a little easier.
First ...
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- Get Your Toddler Involved In Martial Arts
By: Lee Hagan | - We've all heard how beneficial the study of martial arts can be for teens and adults, but did you know that the earlier you start your child with martial arts such as karate or Tae Kwon Do, the more it can help him or her through some important developmental stages? Putting your child into a martial arts class can encourage social interaction, increase motor skill coordination, concentration and self confidence. In addition there is the whole Eastern philosophy of uniting body, mind and spirit f ...
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- Self Defense Information For Everyone: Save Your Life Now
By: Tom Callos | - This piece is about an anniversary of sorts:
This year I will turn 50 years old.
My birthday will also mark 30 years of life without being in a position where I have had to physically defend myself. The last time that happened was when I stepped between a man and his wife as he was threatening to assault her. It was over quickly, as I simply took him to the ground and restrained him as she left the scene. Nobody was hurt.
I have, however, continued to ...
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- Feeling Stuck? Find Your Mission And You Will Find Your Profit: A Mental Martial Arts Lesson
By: Tom Callos | - I'm going to write this lesson for martial arts teachers, but you may replace everything "martial arts" with your profession.
Martial Arts Teachers, Feeling Stuck?
A sense of mission, beyond profit, beyond image, beyond "agenda," and beyond anything but a call to duty is THE factor to search for if you want to work in a martial arts school (or any career) and feel like you're doing something important. You have to work "for the world."
A "Sense of M ...
Tags: Martial arts business, life coaching, consulting, tom callos, black belt, mission
- Middle Age And The Martial Arts
By: Calasanz Martinez | - How many football, baseball and basketball players do you see playing professional ball way into their 50's, 60's and 70's? The answer is none. Now, I'll tell you that many martial art masters are still going strong in middle age and well into their senior years.
Most of my student body is in the age range of 35 to 70. Many of them show up at the school looking for lessons for younger families members and initially wouldn't dream of taking up the martial arts. That's until I'v ...
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- Don't Raise A Couch Potato - Get Your Kids Interested In Martial Arts
By: Ethan Alexander | - Is it possible that your children are more pumped up about text messaging than they are about physical fitness. Who can blame them? Normal arranged athletics for teenagers leave much to be desired, and can frequently impress youngsters to give up out of boredom. Martial are are an enthralling and exciting way for your kids to get involved in athletics. Martial arts have received a bigoted reputation for being hazardous and violent; this however, is extremely untrue. Not only are the martial arts ...
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- Self-defense Lessons, For The Everyday Man Or Woman, From A Sixth Degree Black Belt
By: Tom Callos | - I'm 50 years old and took my first martial arts lesson in 1969. I have fought, studied, practiced, twisted, punched, kicked, and grappled through four decades of time; in other words, I am a "martial arts expert."
To save you a LOT of time and energy, many bruises and sore muscles, I'm going to give you what is the ultimate lesson in self-defense. I'm going to hand you, in the next few paragraphs, the ultra-condensed version of the most important lessons I've learned. After you r ...
Tags: Martial arts advice, black belt thinking, tom callos, self-defense
- Brazilian Martial Arts
By: Charlie Reese | - With the victories of many different Brazilian mixed martial arts champions in national competitions in recent years, Brazilian martial arts have really come into their own. From professional street fighting courses to Brazilian martial arts for kids, the fighting skills of Brazil have a truly international audience and the fame and fortune that they deserve. Not only martial arts enthusiasts, but also casual fans, people looking for a good workout, and even dancers are getting excited about som ...
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- How To Use The Martial Arts In Your Business
By: Tom Callos | - It doesn't matter what kind of business you're in; it doesn't matter if you own a laundry, do financial planning, charter fishing boats, or sell insurance, you can use the martial arts to gain a tactical advantage in your market. No, you won't be side-kicking anyone in the breadbasket, after all you're not Chuck Norris, but you can use martial arts knowledge and ideas in a way that give you the upper hand (or foot).
Here are three relatively-easy ways to use black belt skills in ...
Tags: Tom Callos, martial arts, life coaching, business advice, consulting, black belt
- To Mom And Dad: Your Child And The Martial Arts
By: Tom Callos | - I took my first martial arts lesson at the age of 9 (in 1971), received my first degree black belt at 19, and this year I will celebrate my 30th year of teaching the martial arts. My goal is to give what I have learned as a result of my training, and what I know your child will learn, should you decide to make the martial arts a part of his or her life.
In some ways, martial arts schools are all the same. Each is contained in some kind of space, like a shopping mall, free-standing ...
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- Martial Arts - How To Learn To Improve Self-discipline
By: Phil Washington | - Self-discipline is perhaps one of the most difficult traits to cultivate not just in others but especially in ones self. Children naturally find it harder to learn self-discipline because they lack the experience and maturity to fully understand its value. But if you enroll your child in a martial arts school, self-discipline and a lot more positive traits are his to conquer in no time!
Why Its Important for Kids to Learn Self-Discipline and Self-Control Early
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- Tips For Improving Your Child's Study Habits
By: Steve Doss | - Parents need to be as active in their child's education as any teacher or tutor. You can help your children excel in school. All it takes is a little creativity and some cooperation from your family. There are lots of simple things you can do every day. Here are just a few:
Turn off the TV! -The television is a huge distraction. No matter what channel is on, it will grab your child's attention, especially if their homework assignment is especially challenging or boring. Even just ...
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- Martial Arts: How To Learn To Improve Concentration
By: Phil Washington | - As adults also have problems paying attention at times, it is therefore unsurprising and altogether natural for kids to have similar difficulties in concentrating. Unless your kid is suffering from ADHD, those problems can be easily rectified when you enroll him or her in a martial arts workshop.
Martial Arts Are Good for Kids
Many parents are reluctant to have their kids enroll in martial arts classes because they suffer from the same mistaken assumptions shared by the pub ...
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- Benefits Of Martial Arts Training For Kids
By: John Parke | - Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, weve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry.
But when your five-year old yells at you Mom, Kids Rule! or your ten-year old horrifies you with language that would make a sailor blush, you realize there must be something amiss with what these family programs really teach our kids. And sadly, its happ ...
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- Why You Need To Know How To Fight: It's Not A Choice, It's A Responsibility
By: Matthew McKernan | - Most people try to live their lives without violence or having to fight someone. This is a noble pursuit and if you're able to avoid violence you should always try to do so, but that doesn't mean to abandon the idea of learning to protect yourself. In fact, failure to do so will put you and your loved ones at risk.
On average you deal with rational and calm people. When conflict arises, the majority of the time you can always workout your differences, but what do you do when you'r ...
Tags: Martial Arts, Self Defense, Martial Arts Training, Self Defense Training, Teach Martial Arts, Teach Self Defense, Judo, karate
- Can Martial Arts And Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children For A School Shooting?
By: Matthew McKernan | - The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence. Imagine, there you are, going through your every day routine, thinking about your next class, upcoming test or joking with your friends and then all of the sudden you are in the middle of a war zone, your world is turned upside down as you try to put your mind aroun ...
Tags: Martial Arts, Self Defense, Martial Arts Training, Self Defense Training, Teach Martial Arts, Teach Self Defense, Judo, karate
- Respect The History Of Martial Arts
By: Madison Greene | - There are millions of people all across the world who practice martial arts. Some are masters of the arts while others are first-time students, but one thing that all martial arts pupils share is a respect for its history. This is because they respect how spiritual and sacred all forms of martial arts are.
The history of martial arts goes back thousands of years. Its history is one that is full of various different martial art styles and techniques, one in particular being Tai Chi ...
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- Haitian Martial Arts Is A Big Part Of Haiti's Culture
By: Madison Greene | - There are many different forms of martial arts that are taught around the world. People tend to be most familiar with the far-east styles and Bruce Lee movies, but there are many other places in the world where martial arts is just as significant as in Asia.
One of these places is Haiti. And in Haiti, as well as places like Asia martial arts are deap rooted in the region's history and culture.
The Haitian martial arts style includes a few prominent styles:
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- Who Else Wants To Learn Extreme Martial Arts?
By: Madison Greene | - With the recent surge in popularity of UFC fighting, many people are curious about learning extreme martial arts. This type of self defense is a combination of many martial arts styles using a combination of philosophies, movements, methods and techniques.
It is also combined with gymnastics and acrobatics. Extreme martial arts is usually what is seen on TV in the UFC ring, movies and on the web.
Those who are involved with the sport of extreme martial arts bel ...
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- The Four Secret African Martial Arts
By: Madison Greene | - Martial arts in Africa? Yes, Africa, not Asia. It may seem unbelievable to some, but did you know that many African martial arts systems are actually over 50,000 years old? And today the applications are just as used and respected on the continent as they were when they first originated.
The Styles of African Martial Arts
There are four basic styles of martial arts that are practiced in Africa. They are:
* Hapkido
* Judo
* Ju-Jitsu
* Ta ...
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- Finding The Right Martial Arts School For Your Kids
By: James Liu | - If you have decided to enroll your child into a Martial Arts school, you may now be wondering which one to go for. There is usually more than one school available within an area so you should have a mixture of schools to choose from. This can be hard for many parents as how exactly do you know which ones are better than others?
Things to Look For With Martial Arts Schools
All Martial Arts schools are different and not just in the Martial Arts that they teach. The te ...
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- Mixed Martial Arts - The New Boxing
By: James Liu | - Today, martial arts have become very much popular among young kids and adults alike. Different types of martial arts are being learnt by people for many reasons like self-protection, weight loss and for physical fitness. Some of the most popular martial arts are judo, karate and jujitsu. Mixed martial arts are also becoming more and more popular these days. Mixed martial arts involve the use of a combination of martial arts techniques to overpower the attacker. Mixed martial arts (MMA) champions ...
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- Are Martial Arts Suitable For Your Toddler
By: Graham Johns | - Practicing the martial arts provides distinct advantages for older children and adults. Did you know that toddler-age children could also greatly benefit from the martial arts as well? Karate and Tae Kwan Do not only provide toddlers with exciting experiences with other children, but these arts also encourage motor skill coordination, concentration, and self-confidence. Add these skills with a touch of ancient Eastern wisdom, and your toddler will be learning life lessons that will serve him ...
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- Martial Arts Don't Turn Kids Into Bullys
By: Scott Taylor | - I began to learn Karate when I was just eight years old. I am stressing on the word "Karate", so please don't mix it up with Tae Kwon Doe, or Aikido, or Chung Moo Doe, etc. It was the 60's and in America we only knew Judo and a few styles of Karate.
As any new learner wants to practice his/her art, I too was curious to apply my karate knowledge to show how tough I was. So, I gave into my urge - and vented out at the age of 10 when I beat up a kid in the school playground. But til ...
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- Keys To Choosing The Right Martial Arts School
By: Javier Lozano, Jr. | - 1. Location
The key to learning any martial art is practice. To make this easy for you, look for a school near your home, work or school. The easier it is for you to get there, the more time you'll spend practicing and the better you'll get. Eliminate those Well, it's kind of a long ways away, so I'll just watch TV tonight excuses.
Note to husbands: Watch out for schools located in malls as they give you wife an excuse to shop while your kids are in class! (The lo ...
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- Rebounding To Better Health
By: TK Healey | - Ever heard of rebounding? Rebounding is a fun way to get great exercise using small controlled movements on a mini trampoline. By using a small trampoline and following a rebounding video, people of all ages can exercise on a rebounder. Rebounding is safe because your feet barely leave the surface and a stabilizing bar can be added which will help if you feel unsteady.
There are different types of rebounders on the market and some even fold for easy storage. Because of the size o ...
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- Top Reasons To Try Martial Arts
By: Javier Lozano, Jr. | - Just about everyone knows about the popular martial arts, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu and Tai Chi...some people have even thought about trying out a class. Bt have you ever actually done it? Do you need a reason?
Just about everyone has thought about taking up a martial art at some point in time. Maybe as another way to stay in shape. Possibly as a means to protect yourself from the school bully. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of reasons why people choose to take u ...
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