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Finding Peace through Martial Arts

Martial arts are taught as a supplementary combat technique to law enforcement officers and soldiers. Most people forget, however, that martial arts can also be a path to inner peace. When a martial arts exponent kneels and closes her eyes and then opens them, it means that she has used the time to focus on her mind. It is the path to finding the inner peace and inner strength. Aim of Martial Arts The aim of any training in martial arts is to achieve inner peace. It mentally and physically empowers you, and helps you as a professional, student, mother and wife. You can accept the gravest of responsibilities and resolve a number of conflicts by maintaining control. Martial arts for women helps to deal with hectic lives. It becomes easier to stay focused and centered and deal with one issue at a time when multiple issues are besieging you. The connection between your life routine and martial arts can turn out to be extraordinary. The latter will teach you to be calm and centered, enabli

Finding Peace through Martial Arts Martial arts are taught as a supplementary combat technique to law enforcement officers and soldiers. Most people forget, however, that martial arts can also be a path to inner peace. When a martial arts exponent kneels and closes her eyes and then opens them, it means that she has used the time to

Improve Muscle Tone with Martial Arts Training

Improve Muscle Tone with Martial Arts Training   Muscle tone essentially means increasing the size and strength of muscles in such a way that your muscle definition increases without looking bulky or huge. Think of athletes and marathoners and the bodies they have, and you will understand what muscle toning is. Toned muscles are nimble, fle

Training for Real Life Situations

Women learn martial arts for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is self defense. If you want to learn a martial art for protecting yourself, then there are a number of choices for you. Keep in mind that each martial art style incorporates its own characteristic techniques, which is applicable to self defense in the real world. However, when it comes to deciding the answer to the question of being the best, then it depends on the situation and your preferences. If you want to learn martial arts for defending yourself in real world situations, you can consider a few martial arts styles for learning. Kickboxing Kickboxing has its own versions of kicks and punches applicable to self defense. You have to execute them whenever you see an opening with regard to your attacker. The movements are quick, excellently aimed and distracting to your opponent. Karate This martial art for women does not include any kind of weapons in its attack repertoire. You are required to use your legs and ha

Training for Real Life Situations Women learn martial arts for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is self defense. If you want to learn a martial art for protecting yourself, then there are a number of choices for you. Keep in mind that each martial art style incorporates its own characteristic techniques, which is applicable t

Physical Fitness for Kids

Physical fitness is synonymous with healthy living and the sooner parents explain it to children the better. Most children these days tend to be coach potatoes, with hardly any physical exercise. If you are worried about your child not getting enough exercise, you could enroll him/her in a martial arts class. Martial arts for kids aim at keeping children physically fit while developing their mental strength. Safe way to staying physically fit Martial arts training does not involve the use of weights, making it safe for children. Moreover, it focuses on almost every part of the body as all of it comes into play during the training. Most martial arts techniques like taekwondo and karate include several fast-paced movements, which resemble high-intensity aerobic workouts. Your child can benefit from the following by taking up martial arts for kids: It increases body strength It improves stability Martial arts training boosts stamina It also helps with greater flexibility It improves body

Physical Fitness for Kids Physical fitness is synonymous with healthy living and the sooner parents explain it to children the better. Most children these days tend to be coach potatoes, with hardly any physical exercise. If you are worried about your child not getting enough exercise, you could enroll him/her in a martial a

Stress Reduction for Kids

As an adult, you may feel that childhood is the most pleasant, stress-free phase of life. However, look at it from your child s perspective and things may look a little different. Kids these days feel stressed due to a lot of factors – exam fear, peer pressure, bullying are just some of them. However, did you know that martial arts can also help your kids manage their stress, apart from making them proficient in self defense techniques? Martial arts for stress management One of the first things that children are taught in self defense classes is to stay calm. They are advised to handle stressful situations calmly, whereas normally people are likely to panic or freeze when they are stressed, which does not help much. Many martial art techniques like taekwondo focus on breathing and meditation techniques, which further help kids in dealing with stressful situations with a clear mind. Over time, with martial arts training, your child will learn to control his/her anger, and stay level-

Stress Reduction for Kids As an adult, you may feel that childhood is the most pleasant, stress-free phase of life. However, look at it from your child’s perspective and things may look a little different. Kids these days feel stressed due to a lot of factors – exam fear, peer pressure, bullying are just some of

Endurance Training With Martial Arts

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy. However, there are different kinds of exercises and doing all of them is the best way to gain maximum benefit. Generally, there are 4 categories of exercise that a karate school will focus on. These include: Strength Balance Flexibility Endurance Unfortunately, a lot of people, especially men, tend to focus on only strength, balance, and flexibility training, while leaving out endurance exercises. Endurance training in Karate involves raising the body s heart and respiration rate. This helps in boosting overall fitness and also improves the health of organs such as the heart and lungs. The general misconception is that, endurance training doesn t build strength. This is untrue, as there are plenty of endurance training exercises that can also contribute to building strength. Endurance training also reduces chances of lifestyle diseases and makes it easier to carry out day-to-day tasks. How to start endurance training There are many way

Endurance Training With Martial Arts Exercise is an important part of staying healthy. However, there are different kinds of exercises and doing all of them is the best way to gain maximum benefit. Generally, there are 4 categories of exercise that a karate school will focus on. These include: Strength Balance Flexibility Endurance Unf

Finding Peace through Martial Arts

Martial arts are taught as a supplementary combat technique to law enforcement officers and soldiers. Most people forget, however, that martial arts can also be a path to inner peace. When a martial arts exponent kneels and closes her eyes and then opens them, it means that she has used the time to focus on her mind. It is the path to finding the inner peace and inner strength. Aim of martial arts The aim of any training in martial arts is to achieve inner peace. It mentally and physically empowers you, and helps you as a professional, student, mother and wife. You can accept the gravest of responsibilities and resolve a number of conflicts by maintaining control. Martial arts for women helps to deal with hectic lives. It becomes easier to stay focused and centered and deal with one issue at a time when multiple issues are besieging you. The connection between your life routine and martial arts can turn out to be extraordinary. The latter will teach you to be calm and centered, enabli

Finding Peace through Martial Arts Martial arts are taught as a supplementary combat technique to law enforcement officers and soldiers. Most people forget, however, that martial arts can also be a path to inner peace. When a martial arts exponent kneels and closes her eyes and then opens them, it means that she has used the time to

Taekwondo is a Kicking Art

Eastern world has enormously contributed to the world of fighting sports with its cultural richness of various martial arts. Chinese and Japanese variants of martial arts like Karate, Judo and Kung-Fu are being practiced by many nations across the world. In spite of its rich history, the Korean martial arts like Taekkyeon or Gwonbeop were endangered upon the dawn of the Confucianism era. By the midst of the 19th century, when Japan left Korea after losing the war, the nine original Kwans were granted freedom to further improve their studies in the Korean Martial Arts. General Choi Hong Hi of South Korea expressed enormous interest in reviving it by incorporating them in the standard military practices. Over the time, he coined the term Taekwondo for modern usage and founded his own international body of organization called the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF). Speed is more important than mass When Taekwondo was being practiced in the Kwans, it was being developed as anonymous

Taekwondo is a Kicking Art

Preschool Age Kids Do Well in Karate

Practicing martial arts has been popularized Karate. With its root in the Japanese history, techniques used in karate evolved through different stages of the cultural exchange that spread from the the Ryukyu Islands to the entire world. Contemporary trends in martial arts training toy with the idea of preschool karate training. Indeed, it is beneficial to a preschooler’s all-round development and it can be realized only by dismounting popular myths. Development of various cells and tissues kicks in after the age of four and by that time, a child has successfully cleared the stage of the basic motor and communication development. Advancing to the next stage depends on the environment surrounding the kid. Ideally, a preschooler needsmoderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Effects of sustained physical activity There is a co-relation between the working of the mind and the body. Reaching smaller goals in everyday physical training sessions cannot be achieved in absence of focus,

Preschool Age Kids Do Well in Karate Practicing martial arts has been popularized Karate. With its root in the Japanese history, techniques used in karate evolved through different stages of the cultural exchange that spread from the the Ryukyu Islands to the entire world. Contemporary trends in martial arts training toy with the ...

Top Instructors Teach Quality Martial Arts in Virginia Beach

In the middle of the 19th century, martial arts were less known to people in the west. Yet, they were widely popular in their homelands for centuries. They were being used to train warriors and villagers for self-defense purposes as frequent attacks were imminent at those places. Today, martial arts has seen a rise in popularity and has been a part of every Olympic Games tournament since last few decades. New forms of martial arts are being explored and developed by various schools and organizations around the world. Passing the tradition Legends or veterans of martial arts are now left with a duty of passing on their traditions to the next generation. To achieve that purpose, some of them establish their own schools and some join the existing schools to make a contribution. An experienced martial arts fighter will witness many levels of evolution during his training. The foremost objective of martial arts like jujutsu, karate or taekwondo is not violence. It is more philosophical and

Top Instructors Teach Quality Martial Arts in Virginia Beach In the middle of the 19th century, martial arts were less known to people in the west. Yet, they were widely popular in their homelands for centuries. They were being used to train warriors and villagers for self-defense purposes as frequent attacks were imminent at those places. Today, martial ...

Choosing the Right Karate School

In the Karate business, not all schools are created equal. Karate instructors generally do not have to answer to a state agency; or even have specific training. Some schools, require all instructors to become certified prior to owning or operating a Karate school. Be sure to research and find a Karate school that is safe and convenient. Below are some key steps, questions to ask and tips when choosing a Karate School: Research on the internet. Read Martial Art Articles, stories, testimonials, and learn as much as you can about your local Karate schools. Make an appointment. The school should offer a free introductory class, take it and experience the class, academy and instructors. This should be a positive experience with class structure and a personal rapport with you and your family. Overall positive attitude of the instructor and the students. This can serve as an accurate indicator of school spirit. Respect goes both ways, you should see both the instructor and students showing i

Choosing the Right Karate School In the Karate business, not all schools are created equal. Karate instructors generally do not have to answer to a state agency; or even have specific training. Some schools, require all instructors to become certified prior to owning or operating a Karate school. Be sure to research and find a ...

How Martial Arts Improve Social Skills Part 1

Contrary to popular belief, karate has less to do with fighting and more to do with the improvement of mind, body, and spirit. Learning a martial art can develop social and interpersonal skills in surprising ways. There is a longstanding and deeply rooted misconception about the martial arts. Many believe the training is all about violence. However, this is not the case. It is not the goal of responsible martial arts instructors to teach students to fight. Self-defense skills are central to the practice, but their true purpose is more diverse and more important. Many important lessons can be learned from studying martial arts. Self-improvement of body, mind, and spirit is the true purpose of training. Along with the physical skills, karate students learn to practice the art of self-knowledge. Quality training programs instill in students of all ages the virtues of respect and self-discipline. These are virtues that carry over into all areas of life. Gaining Respect How can martial art

How Martial Arts Improve Social Skills Part 1 Contrary to popular belief, karate has less to do with fighting and more to do with the improvement of mind, body, and spirit. Learning a martial art can develop social and interpersonal skills in surprising ways. There is a longstanding and deeply rooted misconception about the martial arts. ...

Martial Arts Benefit Pre-Schoolers too! Part 2

Parents appreciate the improved fitness, attention, and good behavior that result from their preschoolers’ martial arts training. They like that the environment is positive, safe, and supervised by professionals. And they often make friends with other parents, as their children make friends with others their age. These relationships are often very beneficial for all involved, traveling outside the karate setting into home, school, and community for years to come. Pre-schoolers not only have a blast portraying their favorite cartoon characters – Power Rangers™, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™, Ninjago™, and others – they grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit with regular practice. Most don’t even realize that the martial arts games they play, neat moves they practice, and fascinating stories they hear in class are helping them to be the best they can be. Karate pre-schoolers learn better and faster by “doing” more than by “watching,” so instructors keep them on th

Martial Arts Benefit Pre-Schoolers too! Part 2 Parents appreciate the improved fitness, attention, and good behavior that result from their preschoolers’ martial arts training. They like that the environment is positive, safe, and supervised by professionals. And they often make friends with other parents, as their children make friends ...

Upgrade Your Self with Action

As the week goes on I feel the temptation to hit the snooze one more time. A few minutes longer. No matter how much I love what I do, I too, get tired. How do I beat that? I ll tell you how. First, I tell myself that I must Take Action Now . Then I remind myself to approach this day with Love in My Heart . Sounds silly or unmanly doesn t it? Well, it works. Then, each day of the week, I dress my self a little better to where, by Thursday and Friday, I m in Slacks and a Sport Coat. Dress for success. I walk a little straighter, More Confident. I m ready for what ever or who ever walks into my Martial Arts School. Take Action to feel better about your self and your day WILL get better. Now, add a little (or a lot) of SELF CONTROL. The real kind, Control your Emotions. Remember that no matter who drives in front of you, runs that stop sign, or how crazy the kids are this morning that YOU are BOSS! You are the one in charge of your thoughts. DECIDE if you

Upgrade Your Self with Action As the week goes on I feel the temptation to hit the snooze one more time.  A few minutes longer.  No matter how much I love what I do, I too, get tired.  How do I beat that?  I'll tell you how.  First, I tell myself that I must

Wake Up!!!!

The Best Way to Make Your Dreams Come True is to Wake Up! Paul Valery Thank you Auden Brummer! The only way you can achieve anything is to get started. Get away from Facebook, turn off the TV, or get off of the couch. You have a Vision of what you want but you are having trouble getting there or even getting started. The First Step, the Most Important Step is to Wake Up, get Up, and Write down your Goal and then list the Steps to get there. THEN you can take that Second Step toward your DREAM. That s right, 2nd Step. Guess What? You are already on your way. Enjoy your Dream. www.WrightsAta.com

Wake Up!!!! "  The Best Way to Make Your Dreams Come True is to Wake Up!"  - Paul Valery Thank you Auden Brummer! The only way you can achieve anyth...

You are Unique

You are your only self. Be proud of the fact that there is no one else like you. Never was and never will be. Only you think like you, no one else. Find mentors, learn from them, but don t imitate them. Be you, the new improved you, but still You! All men are my Brothers yet I am different from each. I am a unique creature. I am NATURE s greatest Miracle. Og Mandino Train hard to improve the You. If you are in IT, study to be the best at IT. Teachers, seek out every piece of information you can find to improve and then train those who come to you for knowledge. Martial Artists, Never Stop Learning. GME Soon Ho Lee, Songahm Taekwondo. Come see us and begin Your individual Journey in Martial Arts. Wright s ATA Martial Arts. www.WrightsAta.com Be You and Only You

You are Unique        You are your only self.  Be proud of the fact that there is no one else like you.  Never was and never will be.  Only you think like you, no one else.  Find mentors, learn from them, but don't imitate them.  Be you, the new improved you, but still You!

Martial Arts Improve Life Skills for Soul, Body, and Mind Part 2

Many martial arts schools offer programs specially designed for kids, in addition to programs for other age groups. A quality program provides much more than just self-defense training. It also imparts life skills and good values such as: Courtesy and Respect Patience Focus and Concentration Self-Control With sincere effort, the results are very impressive and easy to see! Although not every area has a quality martial arts school, there are now more clubs and schools across the nation than ever before. Finding one that suits your needs could be just a quick Google™ search or phone call away! In fact, some regions are very competitive, so karate schools work extra hard to provide superior programs and facilities. Some martial arts disciplines offer life skills that can be applied to any age group. For a six year old, they might be self-control and respect. For adults, stress relief or better presentation skills could be most helpful. For anyone at risk, self-defense skills could be m

Martial Arts Improve Life Skills for Soul, Body, and Mind Part 2 Many martial arts schools offer programs specially designed for kids, in addition to programs for other age groups. A quality program provides much more than just self-defense training. It also imparts life skills and good values such as: Courtesy and Respect Patience Focus and ...

Martial Arts Improve Life Skills for Soul, Body, and Mind Part 1

No matter what your age, weight, or fitness level, a quality karate program will improve a variety of important life skills while you explore your capabilities and get a great workout. You might join for one reason, but you’ll get other great benefits in addition to your primary goal. Martial Arts in the Movies Anyone who s ever seen an action movie knows that martial arts play a big role in modern cinema. Virtually every hero uses karate to defeat his or her enemies at some point in the story. But there s a lot more to martial arts than just flashy, fast-paced, computer-enhanced excitement on the big screen. Hollywood hits like “The Karate Kid” make many people wonder whether they could become “karate kids” too. The answer is a resounding YES! Nearly everyone – young or old, thin or obese, differently-abled or not – can become skilled in self-defense. But martial art training teaches students much more than just kicking, punching, jumping, and yelling. A good karate pro

Martial Arts Improve Life Skills for Soul, Body, and Mind Part 1 No matter what your age, weight, or fitness level, a quality karate program will improve a variety of important life skills while you explore your capabilities and get a great workout. You might join for one reason, but you’ll get other great benefits in addition to your primary goal. Martial ...

Holiday Time of Cheer and Discipline

It s That Time Again! It s that time of year when, many of us, get to eat great food, be with close friends and family. What a great Time of Year! While some people see us (Martial Artists) as strict dietary Pillars of Discipline, the truth is that we too enjoy food. In fact we enjoy A Lot of food. The difference is that we do our best to enjoy a cleaner than most diet and have the Internal Fortitude to continue our physical regimen to work off any unneeded calories or fat. Through exercise, proper eating, and training we are able to, at times, enjoy the wonderful foods that we are blessed to have in front of us during the Holiday Season. We eat, enjoy, and are very Thankful for the foods that God has provided. We also know that what we ingest during the festivities will need to be worked out of our physical selves so that we do not become sluggish, lazy, or . (that word) FAT! This all comes from an acquired discipline through our Martial Arts training. This is why w

Holiday Time of Cheer and Discipline   It's That Time Again! It's that time of year when, many of us, get to eat great food, be with close friends and family.  What a great Time of Year!  While some people see us (Martial Artists) as strict dietary Pillars of Discipline, the truth is that we too enjoy food.  In fact we enjoy A ...

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Wright's ATA Martial Arts of Memphis, TN trains community members from pre-school aged children to adults in martial arts. With an emphasis on life skills for children, our instructors devote their lives to teaching quality classes.

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