You may know this story. It’s martial arts inspiration. In the fall of 2012, Master Macy made his way up to Mile High Karate’s Black…

What is a “work ethic?” At its simplest, it’s essentially being able to summon the urge to do something you’re not inclined to do. Have…

Adults: Have you hit one of the evening (or Saturday morning) karate classes yet? No??? You’re missing out. Whether you’re in high school, college, in…

Nick Roussos, white belt, and his karate entourage. Exercising Discipline on Set Last month (May 2017) we were talking about discipline, both as a noun (“training…

Master/student relationships are legendary in the martial arts. We were honored to welcome 10th-degree Black Belt Grand Master Jeff Smith and one of his students,…

In the six months before their test for Black Belt, Ripple Effect Martial Arts students undergo a battery of training exercises known as “Prep Cycle.”…

When we applaud a performer, we pat him on the back from a distance.” —Desmond Morris Martial arts training is an endurance test, marathon upon…

Ripple Effect Martial Arts just released its updated schedule of karate classes. Not much has changed or shifted. But discerning eyes will note the addition…

Aside from joining along in a classic Tears for Fears song or yelling at your kid not to bolt across a busy street, you don’t have…

White belts and gold belts (and parents of white and gold belts) often ask, “why would we go to a karate tournament?” After all, it’s…