There Are No White Belt Katas – Zen and the Fishbowl
There are no white belt or black belt katas; there are just katas performed at a white belt or black belt level. Post by Jason Repovs We live
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How Does Meditation Change the Brain? – Scientific American
Meditation can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve other mental abilities. Scientific American editor Ferris Jabr examines the changes in brain structure behind some of these benefits.
The Brain-boosting Benefits of Martial Arts
Focus, attention and motor development are only few of the benefits. See how martial arts can make a positive impact in your child’s developing brain! How martial
How to put on your child’s karate uniform (gi)
Step-by-step video on how to help your child put on their karate gi (karate top and pants)—and how they can put it on by themselves! And how
What if I want to change my mind?
Be patient with yourself or your child. Although it rarely happens (we will first explore solutions before this decision is final—be patient with yourself or your child!),
What will beginners start with?
New students begin with foundational skills before advancing. Most often, people look past the simple skills in martial arts, with their attention focused on the fancy kicks,
How do children start to learn self-defence?
Self-defence begins with good habits. At this school, we teach by example and experience. Children and youth cannot rise to low expectations, cannot overcome difficult obstacles by
How long does it take to get a black belt?
Each school and organization that offers a black belt places their own value on it. Not all students will make it to black belt at this school,
How are belts or ranks earned
Belts are earned at this school through hard work and diligent study and are not awarded otherwise. Achieving a belt feels great, especially when you’ve worked hard
How fast do students progress?
All children grow at different rates and students progress at their own pace. For childrenWhere some children score goals early on, others achieve them later; however, no