How BJJ Helps Improve Confidence Confidence. It’s something that a lot of people struggle with. Truth be told, it’s something that I have a challenge with, too. And, really, it’s not one of those things that you just “set it and forget it”. It’s a skill that needs to be developed, honed, and maintained. Though […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Coronavirus. COVID-19. ‘Rona. Whatever you want to call it, there’s no arguing that it is taking a toll on everyone in different ways. The news surrounds us with numbers and statistics that can seem overwhelming. Health, economy, the well-being of loved ones – it’s a different world than we lived in just a few months […]
Staying hydrated while exercising is very important. Most of the time, when teaching, I bring water to class. If I’m attending class at my instructor’s school or practicing on my own, I might bring something else to supplement water. Since March is National Nutrition Month, I’m going to share with you my favorite electrolyte-replenishing drink. […]
We live in a digital world. What 1950s sci-fi writer could have imagined all the amazing things our phones do? Even if they thought of what our computers, phones, TVs, and other devices could do, they could never have considered that our devices do so much in one place. The convenience, the speed and ease […]
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 […]
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday for […]
Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Of course, there have always been bullies. And yes, those bullies have often 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 Prevention Center, one in four students has […]