Autism Friendly Karate in Denver Led by Autistic Black Belt
An autism and ADHD friendly martial arts school in Denver Metro is co-owned by an autistic black belt who knows firsthand how autistic people think and see the world. […]
Why Autistic Little Girls Should Take Karate Lessons
Jess began karate at age 5; by 12 she had her black belt. […]
How Martial Arts Tournaments Can Help Kids Face Bullies
Here's how martial arts tournaments can help your child stand up to bullies and also prevent being targeted by bullies. As with any type of school, parents should do their homework to find the most [...]
The Harm of Teaching Overweight Kids They’re Perfect As They Are
You may be promoting unhealthy eating habits and eventually obesity by teaching your overweight child that she’s perfect just the way she is. • This isn’t about body shaming. • This isn’t about demeaning a [...]
Karate Board Breaking Tricks for Beginners
Are you a beginning karate student who’s been struggling to break boards? I have many years’ experience in karate and other hard style martial arts like taekwondo. […]
Why Your Child with Down Syndrome Should Exercise
Let’s assume that your child with Down syndrome has been given the okay by his or her physician to exercise. What’s the best exercise for a child with Down syndrome? This is open to debate, [...]
Key Signs of a Bad Karate or Martial Arts Instructor
Some alarming clues of a bad karate instructor; learn these before you “sign up.” What makes a good karate instructor and what makes a bad karate instructor? I certainly know; over a course of years [...]
8 Signs of a Bad Martial Arts School
It’s easy to spot a bad martial arts school if you know what to look for. […]
How to Get Your Child to Like Martial Arts Lessons
Does your child balk at taking martial arts classes? Here are sure-fire ways to get him or her to look forward to every lesson and eagerly want to learn more and more. If your child [...]
Jammed Big Toe Pain from Karate Kick: Solution
Here is how I cured my jammed big toe pain after injuring it from a karate kick. […]
Do Child Karate Experts Ever Get Bullied?
I guess the question isn’t so much do kids with black belts ever get bullied, but rather, do they ever get bullied a second time by the same person? I’ve trained for years in the [...]
Can Karate Prevent Bullied Kids from Suicide Attempts?
Ever wonder why whenever you read of a bullied youth who has died by suicide, the boy or girl was not accomplished in the martial arts? Though there’s no magic pill that will automatically turn [...]
Can Martial Arts Encourage Bullying?
If a child or teen takes martial arts lessons, might this encourage him or her to start bullying other kids? A parent might think that as a child progresses in martial arts training, they will [...]
Can Martial Arts Change a Bully’s Behavior?
Just what is the cure for bullying behavior? It just may very well be enrollment in a high-quality martial arts program, especially if the bully’s behavior is for the most part learned. “It’s possible, yes,” [...]
