There is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem. —Booker T. Washington Becoming a Black Belt involves more than just…

The coolest part about teaching [martial arts] is when I’m prepping a team of advanced students and I start to see integration at work. It’s…

Ripple Effect Martial Arts instructors have a knack for keeping spirits up (even when they seem to have a slightly sadistic tendency to make your…

Number one rule at Ripple Effect Martial Arts is: Have Fun. (It’s true. Mr. Robinson said so.) But Mr. Robinson makes you do slow kicks.…

The Power of Words When demonstrating combinations or forms, you may have heard students and instructors yell out the moves. “Front punch, reverse punch!” “Backfist,…

This month we’ve been talking goals and their importance to growth in the martial arts, as well as in life, school, work and family. (Check…

Hello martial artists and welcome to the official blog of Ripple Effect Martial Arts. My name’s Mark. I’m a student (currently a red belt) and…