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...

Traditionally, if the term “martial arts family” was used, it referred to the closeness and unity of fellow practitioners. Today,...

Some people are natural born leaders while others work hard to excel in a leadership role. Most people, avoid leadership positions and...

You may feel as though you know it all. You may feel as though others have nothing to teach you. You may even believe that a good...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re trying to accomplish many tasks. Although computer technology promised us far more “free”...

Competition is a force that motivates people to give 100% effort. In martial arts class, students deal with two forms of competition:...

Reprinted from "Martial Arts and Real Life" by Fred Villari When was the last time someone called you up and proposed a couple of sets of...

Not surprisingly, weight loss is a popular New Year’s resolution for many. Celebrating the holiday season offers many occasions to...

A Lifetime of Gifts From Martial Arts Training The holiday season is a time of reflection and a time to be thankful for our family and...

Martial arts instruction has long been recognized for its ability to turn average or sub par academic students into honor students...

by Carrie Spencer The last couple of years have been extremely challenging for many people. Depression and anxiety are running rampant...

by Carrie Spencer Villari's Martial Arts Centers empowers students with respect, self-discipline, and self-control for confidence, focus...

Forms have been called moving meditation. But what exactly does that mean? Meditation itself can be looked at as a systematic way of...