Independence comes along more slowly for some people than others. Parents see it at home and school and certainly in the at the karate school.…

You’ve heard it before: Black Belts (including black belts in training) take responsibility for their own actions. What you may not have heard (or seen)…

Karate board breaks are always exciting events, but not always because of the flying side kicks, cyclonic split-second breaks by black belt instructors, or Bruce…

It’s a tough idea to process, because in essence commitment is so abstract. It’s different than a ball and chain, partly because it doesn’t carry…

Real skill in karate builds slowly, like strength. There’s a cumulative effect in training. You don’t come out of your first week or month or…

Have you ever had to perform in front of an audience? On the basketball court (think the silence or taunts on the free throw line),…

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…

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…