This week we’re talking about Progress Checks. Have you set your goal to Black Belt? How much progress have you made toward that goal? Start…

Some teachers assign their kids homework; others don’t. Some even say they “believe in” homework (or that they don’t “believe in” it, which gives the…

Recently, Ripple Effect’s “Read with a Black Belt” series featured “Growth Mindset Ninja,” part of the incredible (and growing) collection of Ninja Life Hacks children’s…

Long ago (some seven years back, when I was working on the first issues of the Ripple Effect Martial Arts newsletter), Master Macy asked me…

No one becomes a martial artist in a vacuum. Your friends, your parents, your teachers are always present, and even when that presence is virtual,…

We’re not born with the power to reflect. But we hone it on the journey to Black Belt. Do your kids have the power of…

Martial arts is all about learning blocks, counters, punches, holds and kicks, right? The answer is yes, but it’s only the beginning. The goal of…

It's hard to think in terms of strength sometimes, especially when the times are unsettling. But as a karate school we're always building strength, in…

Are you signed up yet for the upcoming karate tournament on October 10? Will it be your first? Are you nervous? Well, here are a…

By Kris Louis Black Belt Readers: We're fortunate to have Kris Louis, a mom, martial artist, and host of the blog site parentingwithkris.com (check it out…