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What do kids want in a coach? When asking kids in an online survey: “What should a coach care about most?” You might expect them to answer “to focus on winning.” But “Put me in, coach!” is what most kids … Read More

April Character Theme: Attitude Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach students what attitude is. WHAT WE’LL TEACH: We will teach students that the first step to being a positive person is to have … Read More

March Character Theme: Anger Management Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach students that anger can be a good thing if used properly or a bad thing if we can’t control it. WHAT WE’LL … Read More

As you know, developing a healthy self-confidence is crucial to each person’s success. Through their Karate training, our students can develop a self-confidence that impacts their life well beyond the walls of our school.  It is a confidence that will … Read More

February Character Theme: Perseverance Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach students about doing their best. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   We will teach students that you should always have the attitude to be their best. … Read More

On the best sunny day, the most powerful magnifying glass will not light paper if you keep moving the glass. But if you focus and hold it, the paper will light up. That is the power of concentration. A man … Read More

Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. Adopt the following six habits to keep your body looking and feeling young. Don’t Smoke. If you smoke, quitting is perhaps the single most important thing you … Read More

January Character Theme: Potential Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach students what potential is and the first step in developing potential. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   We will teach students that potential is when something … Read More

The Academy of Traditional Karate has always placed a high priority on Respect, as it is the foundation of most relationships. Without respect, there can be no cooperation, no education, and no support or encouragement. Respect is very important to … Read More