Confidence is the feeling of self-assurance that comes from recognizing one’s own abilities and qualities. Martial arts can be a great way to build confidence in yourself or your child. By learning physical skills and self-discipline, participating in a new community, and channeling energy both mentally and physically, martial arts students can develop confidence at […]
Sneaking Out and Other Defiant Behaviour in Teens If you’re a parent looking for fitness classes for your teen, you’re probably no stranger to the fact that they might push boundaries and defy your rules from time to time. While this behavior is normal, it can still be challenging to deal with as you want […]
Goals Before choosing a martial arts style or school, it’s important to identify your goals. Do you want to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, or compete in tournaments? Different styles and schools emphasize different aspects of martial arts, so it’s important to choose one that aligns with your goals. Personality Martial arts is not just […]
To say you make friends in martial arts is an understatement. In my experience and many others I’ve known, your teacher, fellow practitioners and the community, become your friends and extended family. Your children will meet other kids along their journey of learning the art, and they become a close part of your kids’ trust […]
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As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
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 […]
Connection One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else. Here are a few ways that you can begin to build a great connection with your child: Daily Interactions: Make one-on-one connections […]
We are super EXCITED that New England Martial Arts Athletic Center has been selected for the 2020 Best of Marlborough Awards in the category of Martial Arts! Please share our celebration – we worked super hard to get to this point!