Martial arts teaches kids the discipline and respect that bullies lack—helping them manage frustration, control emotions, and respond calmly under pressure. Students learn that real strength isn’t about dominance, but composure and leadership, turning conflict into confidence.
Helping your child through grief can feel impossible—especially when you’re grieving too. Kids don’t always cry; sometimes they shut down, lash out, or seem fine until they’re not. This post explores how kids process loss, what to say (and not to say), and how structure and movement—like martial arts—can help them heal, rebuild confidence, and find strength again.
What happens after you earn your black belt? Masters Macy sit down with five seasoned martial artists preparing to cross into the rarified air in the martial arts world—fourth-degree black belt. From the martial arts school to college essays, from corporate careers to community impact, these long-time members of the Ripple Effect community share how the lessons of discipline, service, and perseverance continue to shape their lives.
Master Macy sits down with Miss Chrissy, Miss Dana, and Miss Alison—Ripple Effect staff members and moms of black belt students—to talk parenting, perseverance, and the power of martial arts. Through personal stories of discipline, failure, growth, and grit, they reveal how training side-by-side with their kids shaped not just strong martial artists, but stronger families.
Master Macy welcomes an inspiring panel of black belt moms—Mrs. Ogle, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Clark, and Master Bono—to reflect on how martial arts shaped not only their children’s lives but their own. These women share personal stories about overcoming hardship, healing family dynamics, and finding their voice. Whether training alongside their kids or watching from the wings, these moms reveal how martial arts has empowered them and created lifelong bonds that extend far beyond the mat.
Master Macy sits down with three remarkable moms—Miss Kris, Miss Crystal, and Miss Chirstina—who are not only dedicated parents but also committed martial artists. Each shares her unique journey of stepping onto the mat alongside her children, discovering unexpected strength, battling self-doubt, and embracing the shared challenges of training. From postpartum struggles to sparring seminars, these moms reveal how martial arts has strengthened their families, inspired personal growth, and turned everyday parenting into a black belt-worthy pursuit. A must-listen for any parent wondering if it’s too late—or too hard—to join the journey.
In this special Mother’s Day edition of the Ripple Effect Martial Arts Podcast, Mr and Mrs Master Macy sit down with the two most influential women in their lives—their mothers, Master Jan Lappin and Clara Macy. Together, they explore the often-unsung but crucial role moms play in a martial artist’s journey, from childhood discipline to black belt perseverance.
Johnstown, CO — This summer, families in Northern Colorado have an exciting new option for keeping kids active, focused, and thriving: Camp Ripple, an all-day…
Master Rachael Macy welcomes Ms Sophia Latino, a martial artist and instructor with a rich background in Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss her journey from training and teaching in Florida to moving to Italy, where she continued her martial arts education, and her upcoming role as head instructor at the Fort Collins location.
This episode of the Ripple Effect Martial Arts Podcast dives into the transformative journey of students preparing for their black belt tests. Mr and Mrs Master Macy and our prep cycle coordinators discuss the impact of martial arts training beyond physical skills, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
