How you feel about yourself, or your self-esteem, has a huge effect on how you treat yourself and others, and the kinds of choices you...

As adults, we are responsible for our lifestyle choices and in many cases, our children’s lifestyle. Whether or not our children get...

You can act like a Black Belt, even though you are still working hard to earn that honor. Black Belts possess a very important...

Most people can be categorized as either leaders or followers. Leaders are often described as dreamers, self-starters, creators and...

If you subscribe to the belief that there is always room for improvement, you are probably one of the millions of people who establishes...

According to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, nearly half of American adults report that they do not exercise at...

Did you know that you can improve your martial arts skill without breaking a sweat? All you need to do is practice with your mind. It’s...

You might think that kids want to learn martial arts because of the latest Jackie Chan movie they’ve seen. Or perhaps you saw them...

When you’re totally committed to your martial arts and your life, then you have the right attitude to be coached, accept responsibility...

In class, we tend to train with the mindset that as long as we perform the drill that our instructor teaches us, then we will become...

Today martial arts is more popular than ever and is enjoyed by men and women of all age groups. The propulsion behind martial arts’...

By Jennifer G. Galea MS RD Probably all of us would love to eat healthy home-cooked foods for every meal every day. But who has the time...

Imagine if you woke up one morning and there were absolutely no rules to follow.  What would life be like if you could sleep until 11:00...

Even after just a few months of martial arts training, you will be amazed at how much you have learned. However, the longer you train the...

The New Year is traditionally the time to reflect on ways to improve our lives in the coming year. As martial artists, we’re striving not...

Why are some people drenched with perspiration after a workout while others are barely winded? Fitness level and body chemistry are two...

In a recent survey, 40% of American adults reported taking vitamin/mineral supplements and 14% reported taking at least one herbal...

The tremendous popularity of the martial arts can be attributed to the spirit of giving. Inherent to martial arts training is sharing...

You’ve chosen to become a student of the martial arts, with all the commitment, hard work, and discipline that the martial arts requires....

Many of us have had classmates and friends who always make excuses and blame others for their problems. Often, these people are...