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Most people think teaching martial arts is about standing in lines, yelling "hi-ya!" and doing 500 pushups. I teach kids and adults how to fight by turning it into a game . Not a metaphorical “game of life” thing. I mean actual games. Like dodgeball but with punches. Like tag but with takedowns. One of the games we play is called Knee Slaps . The goal is simple: slap your partner’s knee while they try to slap yours. What it teaches, though, is incredibly deep. It forces playe

The First Month Experience for Adults Preface: Adults and kids have different experiences during their first month, so this post will address adult students only. Enjoy! Most adults quit martial arts within their first month, and not because they’re weak. It's because martial arts is a strange, sweaty, and intimidating world. However, if you know what to expect, you’ll be much more likely to stick with it. Some people make excuses, while the real reasons are often more subcon

The legend states that practitioners wore a white belt while training, and as it became dirtier over time, it transformed into a black belt. While this story is captivating, the real history is a bit different.

Martial arts isn't like most hobbies. It isn't always fun. Your child or you yourself will not want to show up every day. It is a lot of work for the student and the family. We give everyone a free week.

The reason combat sports/ fighting is one of the hardest things to learn is 1. People who have never been in a fight think they can fight...

"Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup." - Bruce Lee Bruce Lee the famous...