Karate Helps Kids Gain Momentum (Part 1): School
Momentum and motivation go together, especially for kids. Or donkeys. (Stick with me here.) The classic logic goes that if you want that donkey to…
Momentum and motivation go together, especially for kids. Or donkeys. (Stick with me here.) The classic logic goes that if you want that donkey to…
We hear a lot about positivity these days. Seeing the good in things. Striving to find the silver lining. As parents, positivity couldn’t be more…
Master Galloway is a consummate martial artist, with a 6th degree black belt in American Freestyle Tae Kwon Do, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the title of Guru in Pekiti Tirsia Kali. He’s also a respected teacher, with hundreds of students spanning generations of black belts who still call him their inspiration. Listen to Master Galloway share his thoughts on helping families who suffered from the recent Colorado wildfires, how martial arts helps kids expel negative energy, and how his program at Success Martial Arts in Louisville, Colorado helps build strong relationships and community.
Anyone who’s ever been in a karate class or even just walked into the karate school knows that courtesy is at the forefront. You’re greeted…
Parents enroll their kids in karate because of one thing (basically): Discipline. Kids enjoy karate because of one (basic) thing: Fun. Where does the twain…
Zac Chase holds a Masters degree from the School of Education at Harvard, a Principal's license, and currently serves as librarian of the St. Vrain public school system. But his most vaunted accomplishment is in the parenting of his two kids, ages 10 and 12, who have recently earned their green belts in karate. Zac talks about his kids' motivation, the promise of a safe environment for kids to grow, learn and thrive, and how karate instructors serve as partners for parents who want their kids to become great role models.
How do I build strength? What are my routines? What can I focus on to do better? These are important questions for every martial artist…
There’s more to karate than punches and kicks. That’s a phrase we use a lot. And it’s true. But no one takes karate to not…
Kids get physically stronger through karate. Anyone who’s seen a class of kids holding push up position or sidekicks on the wall knows this. Days…
Author Mary Nhin conceived her children’s series of “Ninja Life Hacks” books by telling stories to quell the fears of her sons when they were little. These are extremely relatable tales, helping kids to face fears, charge out into life and lead others out of dark, small places into the bright, wide world. In teaching kids how to develop leadership traits and black belt character, we use Mary’s Ninja Life Hacks books to help bring abstract concepts—bravery, respect, greed, anger—into context. Hear Mary talk about the influence of storytelling on developing strong character in kids.