You know that martial arts may come with several lifestyle benefits such as disciple and the ability to pay more attention to detail. Did you know, though, that the sport is for more than teaching you how to calmly yet sternly defend yourself? There...
Imagine being attacked. How would you protect yourself? Violence should be avoided, however, some circumstances leave one with no choice. Your body is the only weapon that you’ll have with you at all times. Having the ability and skill to...
Martial arts is not only a means of self defense, but also a great way to exercise and get complete peace of mind through mental focus. Many people procrastinate going to the gym each day and disregard their physical (and mental) health because life...
Martial arts classes can be a great way to get your kids active and involved in activities outside of school. Even though extracurricular activities can be great for your kids, they are often time-consuming as well. Many parents wonder exactly how...
Dear reader,
To The Parents Who Want to Raise a More Confident Child
As a parent, there are pivotal, proud moments we remember the most…
When they walk through the door beaming, and show us their report card with...
Asia is considered the hub of the world of martial arts by many people. However, this does not mean that martial arts was born in Asia. While martial arts may not have been necessarily born in Asia, many prominent forms of martial arts come from the...
Dear Reader,
Life’s generally easier for the confident man. You’ll recognize the type.
He’s the one looking straight ahead instead of at the sidewalk, as you walk down the crowded New York City street....
Choosing a martial school takes the same approach as choosing a regular school for your child. Just because the martial school entails kicks and punches, rather than English and Mathematics, it does not mean that modern day scrutiny of...
Having confidence is one of the most important life skills that martial arts teaches us.
Many children have confidence issues but this can be improved by reinforcing that they can do whatever they put their mind to. It's also important to...
There's a saying that I always liked:
"Whether you believe you can or you can't, you're right."
Successful people have an unshakable belief that they can and will achieve their goals. They look at road blocks along the...
There are many benefits to enrolling your child in martial arts classes, and many people want to know at what age they should enroll their children. In this article, we will discuss some things that can help you make the best decision.
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Meditation
Many people have attained higher planes of enlightenment through the ancient art of meditation and have incorporated meditation into their work schedules and daily routines.
Zen sitting meditation is a period of nothingness. Doing...
The study of martial arts can be a very healthy and stimulating addition to your life. Martial arts is a way of life with a rich history and endless benefits. Before beginning the search for the best martial arts academy for you, take some...
Martial arts is a fantastic way to get and stay in shape. Martial artists are known for being strong, fast and having great endurance. Here's a few cool fitness facts about martial arts.
1. Learning Jeet Kune Do works both the...
Martial arts gives us:
Self Discipline: The ability to what's needed to achieve our goals.
Focus: The skill of concentrating which is valuable in almost every endeavor.
Self Defense Skills: The confidence and ability the handle...
NY Martial Arts Academy is the winner of the most "outstanding martial arts school in North America" -MP power summit (largest martial arts convention in the America)
Our instructors all have over a decade of martial arts...
You can't improve or get better at anything until you make it a priority to do what's needed to achieve your goals. So many people make New Year's resolutions that they don't keep. The reason many people don't get to where they...
1. Know what everyone else is doing but go above and beyond
-Martial Arts is so interesting because there tends to be this herd mentality. Ask yourself the question if I do things like everyone else what's the likelihood that I'm average...
From 1985 till the today we have made a decision to teach the best martial art in the world. While other martial arts schools have jumped on the hottest trends in an effort to make a buck, NY Martial Arts Academy has taught the same art since...
Martial arts is so much more than punching and kicking. It has affected the instructors and myself in such a positive way. That's why we're so grateful for being able to share what we love. Teaching Bruce Lee's martial art is a privilege...
I have had the pleasure of training with and learning from some of the best martial artists of our time. They've taught me more than techniques. I've learned a little about the psychology of what it takes to make someone truly great at their...
1. Bruce beat up Jackie Chan in Enter the Dragon!
2. Bruce Lee was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
3. Bruce Lee used to charge (and get) $275US an hour for...
So many of us procrastinate getting to the fitness and health level we deserve. We all make these excuses about how busy we are or if it was just a bit more convenient we would do it. Sometimes the perceived effort that we have to put in scares us...
At one point in his life, Bruce Lee was a struggling actor who was broke and unemployed. He was living off his wife Linda which must have been a huge ego blow to very proud man. Bruce Lee as a determined immigrant who refused to accept...
