We hear some version of this question from adults all the time. “I’ve always wanted to try martial arts, but I feel like I should have started years ago.” Maybe you watched martial arts movies growing up. Maybe your child started training and now you’re wondering what it would be like to try it yourself. […]
Finding the right activity for a teenager can be surprisingly difficult. They’re getting older, their interests are changing, school becomes more demanding, and an activity they loved when they were eight may not have the same appeal anymore. At the same time, having something outside of school where they can be active, build friendships, work […]
A lot can happen between a child’s first martial arts class and their Black Belt. They get taller. Their uniform size changes more times than anyone can remember. The belt that once seemed impossible to earn eventually gets tied around their waist. But when a student trains for years, the biggest changes usually aren’t the […]
For a brand-new martial arts student, Black Belt can seem incredibly far away. They walk into their first class, see experienced students training at the front of the room, and sometimes have a hard time imagining that they’ll ever know that much. Then they earn their first stripe. Their first new belt. They learn a […]
Trying something new can be exciting. It can also be a little intimidating—especially when you’re walking into a martial arts school for the first time. Parents often wonder whether their child needs to know anything before class, what they should wear, whether they’ll be able to keep up, or what happens if they’re nervous. Here’s […]