The fall leaves are making their appearance and long warm days are slowly fading. I know it is a cliche, but where did the summer go? We had an incredible outdoor belt graduation this past Saturday and indoor classes have now begun at Championship Marital Arts-Holland. Getting back on the mat may bring a […]
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 […]
Where did the summer months go? I cannot believe that it is time to head back to school already. As some students will go back virtually and some will head back in person, all students will encounter some degree of feelings and have to deal with certain situations that back to school brings. A few […]
The word of the month for our martial arts students at Championship Martial Arts-Holland is RESPONSIBILITY and I bet it could look different to you then to maybe your younger or older siblings, your parents, or even your teachers. Responsibility simply means knowing that you control your own thoughts and actions. Now let’s break down how simple […]
What does self respect mean to you? Maybe to do your absolute best, to have confidence and pride in yourself, or even the sense that you are behaving with dignity. All of these are important aspects of self respect and are important to learn and remember in your everyday life, whether it be at school, […]
WOW!!! It is July already and classes at Championship Martial Arts (CMA) are in full swing outdoors. It feels so good to see other students and the instructors face to face again. But reality set in after that first outdoor class. As a parent I definitely needed to get more organized when it came to […]
School is out and summer is here ready for us to have fun, relax and enjoy the days. Whether you go for a walk, hike, bike ride, beach going, camping, park adventures with family and friends, or even staying at home there is one thing that often gets lost in all the fun…..self-awareness. Self-awareness comes […]
The Shopper’s Self Defense Guide Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front […]