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Martial Arts Full Elite Sports Uniform Review
Check out our full review on the Elite Sports BJJ Gi! The quality you get for the price point is great, and the company has …
Martial Arts Update On The New Jiu-Jitsu Gis
A couple weeks ago I told you about some new uniforms that we were going to be trying out for our Jiu-Jitsu class. We just …
Martial Arts Checking Out Some New Gis!
Hey guys, I am so excited to be working with Elite Sports and Born Tough to try out their Jiu-Jitsu Gis! They have some other …
Martial Arts My Philosophy On Teaching Martial Arts
We have several new students, and I would like to take a quick moment to discuss my philosophy on teaching kids martial arts. First off, …
Discipline How To Build Your Child’s Confidence
I know we all want to have secure and confident children. But what if your child is not naturally confident? Can you help build their …
Martial Arts Are You A Black Belt In Courtesy?
Courtesy is a big part of the martial arts. We bow in before class, bow after class, bow to a partner before we spar, and …
Story Do You Want $20?
Here is a story I had come across years ago, I liked it then and I still do today. I hope you get something out …
Martial Arts Martial Arts Cross Training The Secret to Developing More Well-Rounded Athletes
An athlete is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.” …
Martial Arts Monday Motivation
Here’s some Monday Motivation to help you fire up your week! 10 Ways to become mentally Stronger: Take 15-minutes a day to reflect. Give up …
Kids Martial Arts Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 5- and 6-year old’s
Children between the ages of 4-6 years old are no longer “little kids.” They are in a very important transition in their lives. They have …
Kids Martial Arts ENDORPHINS: The Key to Effort and Focus in Children and Teens
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness. They are most often associated with exercise since the release of …
Discipline Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 2-3 year old’s
Children between the ages of 2-3 are at a very unique growth period in their lives. They are growing at a rapid rate in all …
Kids Martial Arts Training Time with your Karate Kid
You may hear me talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a Karate Kid’s …
Discipline Fostering a Positive Growth Mindset
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their kata, or fly …
Discipline Summertime Parenting Tips
By now summer is in full swing and we hope that everyone is taking advantage of our summer camps here at Impact Martial Arts! If …
Story Struggles Happen For A Reason
One day a man was passing by a garden when he saw a butterfly cocoon which was about to open. He saw a small opening …
Discipline Goal Setting: Unleash Your Child’s Potential
Goal setting is one of the most highly linked characteristics to the success that individuals have. Top athletes and successful people all use goal setting. …
Story Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
Once a professor entered the classroom with a glass jar, rocks, pebbles, and sand. The students were amused to see what he was up to. …
Discipline OXYTOCIN: The Key To Positive Social Relationships in Children and Teens
Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love chemical.” It is the hormone that is released when we feel love and trust in relationships. For most people, …
Kids Martial Arts DOPAMINE: The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens
Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smartphones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s …
Story The Secret to Success
This week I want to share another popular inspirational short story! This one is about the real secret to success… ~~~~~ Once a young man …
Discipline At Home Practicing Tips!
It is common knowledge that the more time and effort you can put into developing a skill the faster and farther you can become great! …
Story Setbacks Are Not Barriers
This week I want to share another popular inspirational short story! This one is about not letting setbacks become barriers to your success … ~~~~ …
Story Let Go Of That Stress
This week I want to share another popular inspirational short story! This one is about letting go of stress and worries… ~~~~~ The Weight of …
Martial Arts Martial Arts – The Art of Peace
For years, martial arts has gotten a bad reputation because people feel that it encourages violence, especially in children. And yes, it sounds like a …
Story Ignore the Haters!
This week I want to share another popular inspirational short story! This one is about ignoring the haters… ~~~~ “A group of frogs were traveling …
Story A Great Story on Handling Adversity
This week I want to share another story to help inspire you on how to handle adversity! I hope you like it as much as …
Martial Arts Supplementing Sports With Martial Arts
Today I’d like to talk about the benefits of supplementing youth sports with martial arts training! My Martial Arts instructor friends from all around often …
Kids Martial Arts GAME-BASED LEARNING: The Benefits of Game-Based Learning for 4-6 year olds
When people generally think of “play” they think of fun and games…something simply for amusement and nothing more. However, there is a bigger, and more …
Kids Martial Arts GAME-BASED LEARNING: The Benefits of Game-Based Learning for 2-3 year olds
Play is often overlooked as a learning tool for children. Dictionarey.com defines play as “engaging in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious …
Story Shake Your Problems Off!
I recently read an inspiring story, I thought I would share it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A …
Kids Martial Arts ENDORPHINS: The Key to Effort and Focus in Children
As I said in an earlier post, I have been doing a lot of reading about teaching children lately. I hope you find this information …
Martial Arts 4 Hidden Benefits of Martial Arts
Have you ever had someone ask “Why is your son/daughter in martial arts?” I am sure you have. I am also sure that you were …
Story Changing the World
This week I want to share another inspirational short story that I recently read! This one is about making a difference… ~~~~ All the Difference …
Discipline Serotonin: The Key To Reinforcing Positive Behaviors In Children
I recently was doing some reading on teaching children, I thought I would pass along some things I learned about serotonin and children. Hope you …
Kids Martial Arts Stick To It!
Today I’d like to talk about tough situations, struggles, failures, and the importance of following through in a way that promotes growth in children. When …
Story The Elephant Rope
I recently heard a story that really stuck with me. I thought I would share it with you and see what you think. As a …
Martial Arts The Power of Mindset
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t… You’re Right! -Henry Ford One thing you need to know about me, I HATE the …
Goals Setting Goals for the New Year!
As we end 2018 and begin 2019, I thought this would be a great time to talk about goal setting. No matter how old you …
