By the time kids get to Middle School, the end up falling into one of these three basic groups: 1. THE FIRST GROUP IS THE LEADERS. These are the kids that think for themselves and make decisions for themselves based on what is right. 2. THE SECOND GROUP IS THE FOLLOWERS. These are the […]
Stress is a significant part of our lives today. And while we all experience it, children and teens have a more difficult time managing it. Academic pressure, social tensions, family stressors, etc. all impact a young person’s mental well-being. For this reason, it’s important for parents to help their children develop coping skills by guiding […]
Power is very important! It is one of the principles in the Martial Arts. Without power your kicks and strikes would be useless. If you cannot generate power, an attacker would just laugh at your feeble attempts of self-defense. Generating power gives one a sense of immense confidence. But as Uncle Ben told Peter […]
Studying the martial arts makes kids less destructive because it helps them control their movements. Now, you might be thinking, how can learning how to break a board with their hands help kids be less destructive? I know it seems counterintuitive, but it is true. Young kids don’t have the same motor control that adults […]
Millbury – Worcester, Massachusetts Parents! Would you like your child to become a martial arts superstar? Did you know that many famous Hollywood stars are actively training in martial arts? Here is one of the biggest karate star actors talking about his training martial arts training that helped him to stardom! “I think anything that […]
Many times I think the parents of the newer martial arts students look out at the floor and see the instructors and black belt kids and say: “Man, I wish my kid tried that hard and looked like that!” I have even heard parents say “I wish my son was as focused as that little […]
Almost everyone knows that participating in martial arts classes provides an aerobic workout, but, what might surprise you is that it tones muscles too. A lot of people associate muscle toning by lifting weights or – in the case of abdominal muscles – doing planks. And sometimes they make the mistake of thinking that studying […]
We all may have that one child in our lives who has trouble focusing or sustaining attention. Perhaps the child is smart but you want to help them develop better-focusing skills for academic excellence. If you are looking for a way to help your child improve their focus and concentration, martial arts may just […]
There’s no denying that advancements in technology have made our lives easier. We can work from home, shop online, and watch newly released movies, among many other things, all without leaving the couch. And while this saves us travel time and hassle, it can lead to unexpected health consequences. The reason is that we are […]
Did you know that many, many, many years ago some martial arts were taught in secrecy? Schools like Life Skill Martial Arts in Millbury, Massachusetts did not exist. Most students trained solely for self-defense and meditation. At that time the other benefits of martial arts training like focus, discipline, body awareness and motor skills were […]
Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) is a common form of anxiety. It can range from slight nervousness to paralyzing fear and panic. Many people with glossophobia avoid public speaking situations altogether which can lead to anxieties, depression and living a lower quality life. Our goal here at Life Skill Martial Arts in Millbury, Massachusetts, is […]
Here at Life Skill Martial Arts in Millbury, Massachusetts, we communicate with parents on daily basis. Over the years we discuss many topics regarding martial arts or karate training for kids and teens. One of the many benefits of training in our martial arts classes is the bully defense aspect. Often, I ask parents if […]
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