Todays JGMAA Parenting Tips Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. The last 38 years of teaching children and working side by side with child behavior experts we have defined 10 steps that we use both […]
It is sadly alarming to say the least to see post after post of child abductions and missing children. My mission since 1982, has been to empower the lives of my members and our community through sharing the martial arts and safety tips. I pray and hope for a more safe, more healthy, and more […]
Martial Arts Teaches More Than Just Fighting Skills Parents these days have a lot to worry about when it comes to their kids. Bullying is an increasing problem and many kids are in danger of being the victim of a bully or becoming one themselves. Parents often sign their kids up for martial arts classes […]
Getting fit and healthy can be a challenge for a number of complex reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out. What you associate with “pain” and “pleasure” may be blocking your fitness success. You’re avoiding the WRONG pain. We are programmed to avoid pain and to seek out pleasure. Unfortunately, this can block […]
How Ignorant are you? Okay I don’t think you are stupid. Relax lets talk a bit. Have you ever asked yourself that serious question? I was listening to a Podcast the other day when I was traveling and they asked what is the Ignorance Tax Rate you pay each year? The premise of this question […]
Do you find it hard to Commit to Change? You have to make a decision to take the First Step. Step in and Go Change does not happen quickly but the first step only takes a minute. Change does not have to mean it is bad to good, could be from Great to Greater. […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]
The Shopper’s Self Defense Guide Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front […]
5 Presidents Who Studied Martial Arts The term“Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are […]
Anything and Everything is Possible; Yes – Anything and Everything is Possible! This is the mindset we need to be in. We need to truly believe that anything and everything is possible, because without that belief, we are going to be stuck in a life full of doubt, negativity, suffering, and depression. Filled with I […]