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Welcome to 2011! This means it’s time to review your results from last year – as well as set your goals for this year. So in this article, I’m going to pass along 37 of the best goal-setting tips I’ve heard. Think of it as a “checklist” to keep yourself on track and help you […]
Jeff & Candice Ebert Modeling The Right Attitude Over the years, we have met many many families. Some experience huge success in our Karate for Kids program and others not so much. Regardless of a student’s personal ability or potential, it’s really the parents behind the scenes that truly make the difference. Lack of parental […]
“Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency”. Natalie Goldberg–Wild Mind As martial artists, we do everything we can to prepare for outside threats such as bullies, criminals and other people who would do us harm. But here’s the irony: We have an equal chance of being harmed by a “hidden” […]
October 2010 Student of the Month-Brittany Leckey Brittany was just nine years old when her brother started at KARATE FOR KIDS and she really wanted to do it, too. From that simple beginning, she has trained steadily for eleven years and accomplished much: earned three levels of black belt competed in more than 60 regional, […]
The Seven Benefits of Karate for Kids Training Have you ever stopped to wonder why martial arts training is fast becoming the leading activity for kids? And why thousands of families enroll their children in martial arts across the country each year? The answer is simple. Unlike most sports (which emphasizes winning games), Karate for […]
Every day in every class we have a steady flow and students and PARENTS. The waiting area is filled with interested, involved parents and often grandparents. They’re not like most parents. They go the extra mile for their kids. I’ve given this a lot of thought. Our Karate Kid parents really are special. They’re different. […]
“As a kid, I would look into the window of a karate school where I lived. I knew I had no chance to do it when I was young.”
Over four years ago, Senior Master Babin did a demonstration at Queen of Peace school in Mesa. It was like most other demos, except for a young 10-year-old girl watching, Leslee Eamiguel. She was mesmerized. Leslee held on to the wish of learning martial arts for two years, then it became obvious to her parents […]
“There is only one person you need to learn how to control” – Mr. Han (Jackie Chan in the Karate Kid) Have you seen the summer blockbuster “The Karate Kid” yet? If not, I suggest you get out there and watch it! It’s not just a fun and entertaining action movie. Dig a little deeper […]
“The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business–or almost anywhere else for that matter.” — Lee Iacocca This month I want to pass along two powerful strategies to help you reach your goals. The first is called the S.M.A.R.T. approach to goal-setting. S.M.A.R.T. stands […]