How Kids Gain Strength through Punches and Kicks
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…
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…
The December word of the month is “perspective.” What does this mean, and why do we teach it in a karate school? Martial arts teaches…
When we think of bullies, we think of Biff from Back to the Future. Bullies have a certain “hard” look (buzz cut or not). They’re…
Every black belt candidate, prior to the date of their final test, is assigned an essay. It’s an exercise in reflection, in thought, and the…
Self-defense for women is something that Ripple Effect Martial Arts takes very seriously. Instructors and students train daily to be ready and able to defend…
It’s back to school season, and for most parents and kids (not to mention the teachers and school staff helping them grow and learn), it’s…
What should parents of karate students expect as their kids gear up for school? In a word, excellence. But it’s an excellence defined by the…
When you first started karate, what was a hope you had about earning your Black Belt? What did you imagine that would be like? How…
When you first started karate, what was a hope you had about earning your Black Belt? What did you imagine that would be like? How…