Karate Blog

This holiday season; don’t let stress get the better of you. There are a number of things you can do to help relieve stress but the best way to deal with stress is to simply avoid it. That being said, … Read More

December Character Theme: Honesty Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach our students the importance of hard work. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   We will teach students that in life, nothing is given away for free. … Read More

October Character Theme: Black Belt Principles   Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach our students that they have been given the ability to choose the type of person they are. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   … Read More

Body language is not only important in Karate, but to everyone.  We see and interpret body language, or non-verbal signals, subconsciously and, even though kids may not be aware of such things, it’s an important life skill to master. How … Read More

Back to school season has arrived.  Here are some great tips as the school year gets started: 1.  Do a practice run.  Spend one morning going through your daily routine step-by-step (from brushing teeth to finding the classroom) to ensure … Read More

August Character Theme: Black Belt Image Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach our students what self-image is and how our self-image effects how we feel about ourselves and how we perform. WHAT WE’LL … Read More

July Character Theme: Character   Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach students what character is. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   We will teach students that character is the attitudes and behavior that someone lives their … Read More

Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Water Safety ​Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (Courtesy of healthychildren.org). Fun in the Sun Babies under 6 months: To prevent sunburn the AAP recommends … Read More

Check out our “Bully Prevention Strategies”            At the Academy, we teach students how to deal with bullies.  The sad truth is that many lives are effected because of bullying. We want our students and our members of the community … Read More

Here are a few suggestions you may find useful in helping to teach health and safety lessons at home: 1. As a parent, your example is so much more than words; you have to live by example. If you smoke, … Read More