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…

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…

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…

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…