A few days ago, I received my instructor jacket and certificate proving that I passed my instructor certification. I never could have accomplished any of it without support from my parents and mentors…

Many times I think the parents of the newer students look out at the floor and see the instructors and black belt kids and say, “Man, I wish my kid tried that hard and looked like that!”

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.

Philip and Raylan have been taking karate classes since they were four and two and a half. Believe me when I say there is seriously nothing cuter than a preschooler dressed in a tiny karate uniform!

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.

A neighborhood boy, mad about being excluded from a game, went home and got a pocket knife out of the drawer of his father’s toolbox. He then went back to the girls and brandished the knife in a threatening manner.

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.