Welcome Spring! The powerful promise of new beginnings is once again upon us! Outside our front doors, the clear blue skies with warm, golden sunshine, emerging green grass, budding trees, and blossoms all welcome us to a new season of play, joy, fun, laughter, and precious memories just waiting to be made. Spring is such […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
I wanted to let you know about an exciting change that we’ve been working on. We’re changing our name to Next Level Martial Arts, and I’d love to tell you why. I’ve always believed that information is power, and transparency is the way. So, I’d love to share with you why we’ve decided to change […]
You may be wondering why you need to develop a good work ethic in kids. Does it mean you’re going to make them work at a young age? Definitely not! What this article will tell you is that it’s important to establish a good work ethic in your kids at an early age. With this, […]
Have you ever taken a moment to truly admire the art and incredible beauty of watching a child at play? Their fully engaged spirit, drive, imagination, and passion are all completely vested in the mission of the moment. Whether tinkering with their next greatest creations or saving the day as their favorite superhero, children demonstrate […]
Parents are an essential element to their child’s success in anything. The enthusiasm and support, or lack thereof, of a parent, can make or break a child’s accomplishments. At Brian Mayes Karate, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the Brian Mayes Karate system applies child […]
We need sugar to survive since it is an essential source of energy. However, too much sugar intake is not ideal. When asked what might happen if you eat too much sugar, the common answer will be “having a toothache”. But it can result in worse situations. It can lead to more serious health problems […]
Ghosts, Goblins, and Witches, oh my! Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children, but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; are all things that can make […]
Most are aware of the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages… a stronger cardiovascular system, improved muscle tone, weight management, motor coordination, etc. Additionally, there are brain-boosting benefits that help children with brain function and learning, leading to better school performance. Unfortunately, however, many adults aren’t knowledgeable about the significance of underdeveloped […]