In today’s world, teaching children important life skills such as perseverance is crucial for their development and future success. One unexpected yet effective way to instill this trait in children is through martial arts training. Martial arts not only helps children develop physical strength and self-defense skills but also teaches them valuable life lessons, including […]
The teenage years can be a challenging time for many young people as they navigate academic pressure, social comparison, and physical changes. Low self-esteem can be a common issue among teens and can impact their mental health, academic performance, and relationships with others. However, martial arts training can provide a unique and effective way for […]
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Self-respect is a person’s attitude towards oneself; it can be the feelings that one has about oneself or how one behaves towards oneself and is a key component of mental health. It is important to build self-respect by learning how to be kind to ourselves […]
Organization…we all want it, we all need it but how do we achieve it? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition is “the act or process of organizing or of being organized.” Some of us are definitely better at this than others! Getting kids organized is especially challenging but it is the first step to […]
“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” Michel de Montaigne Self-awareness is the first step to self-mastery. It is the ability to see oneself as one sees others; to be objective about oneself and know what one does well and what one needs to work on. The concept […]
As we close out the month of May, we celebrate Memorial Day – an important holiday that honors those brave men and women who have served our country and also show appreciation for those who continue to protect us, at home and abroad. You may be surprised to learn there are many connections between the […]
This month at CMA we will are learning all about good decision making.“A good decision maker chooses actions that give the best outcome for themselves and others.… They make decisions rationally after researching alternatives and understanding the consequences. Good decision makers involve others when appropriate and use knowledge, data and opinions to shape their final […]
Learning Self Control is one of the most important skills we can teach our children and continue to work on ourselves. It affects all aspects of life. Practicing Self Control with what we eat helps our bodies stay healthy and strong. Self Control over our emotions helps keep our relationships healthy and our interactions with […]
Activities and sports like Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Girl/Boy Scouts etc… are all great hobby’s and pass time activities and I let my kids choose whatever activities they want. I categorize swimming lessons differently; swimming is a life skill and non-negotiable in my house. Sooner or later my children will be exposed to water, (be […]
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, […]