That kick sent me crashing to the ground. I remember looking up at him and he had this smile on his face.

Becoming a black belt is not easy. It takes hardwork and commitment. Being a black belt means to me that you have to have good leadership, high self esteem, and to have a good attitude.

Often people with power abuse it. Power can inspire or it can cause fear. As a powerful Taekwondo student you should be the one that inspires others to perform and not to quit.

On my journey, I have become stronger and more flexible. I learned to work with others by going to black belt club. I have earned eighteen belts and the black belt will be the best one yet. I have loved sparring and different challenges…

From the increasingly young age at which girls are made to feel self-conscious about their bodies, to concerns about risks of assault, martial arts offers a solution to many of the problems young girls face.

Do you ever feel like you can read your child’s mind? You know what they are going to do or say next because they have had the same reaction before? This is attunement.

Sometimes all you need to do is think about responding in the most patient manner to help re-direct your child. A few seconds can make a big difference.

One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else.

You can take all the advanced classes and have the highest GPA in your class, but if you do not have the confidence to apply the knowledge and yourself, it will only get you so far.