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A Mother’s Perspective When my 8-year-old daughter, Rachel, earned her gold belt just one month into karate, she recognized it for the major accomplishment that it is. The belt was placed carefully on the kitchen counter. It was shown to her grandparents. It was adjusted multiple times in the mirror, usually resulting in the knot being tied just a little…
My son struggled with team sports. He was frequently last to be chosen, or he tried to opt out when faced with opportunities to take part in sports activities. As a parent I thought that sports were important for his growth, so I did some research on the subject. According to the University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education…
Sadie was in heaven last night. She had donned her uniform pants and her National Karate T-shirt excitedly telling me that she was, “gonna march with her knees high, like a soldier”. We were getting ready to join her friends, other National Karate students, to demonstrate in our local parade here in Sartell. It had rained in the morning and…
You’re reading this because you’re wondering if martial arts training is the right choice for your child. Maybe your child has shown some interest, or someone you trust has shared positive experiences about how their own children have benefited from martial arts training. Your interest is piqued, and now you’re looking for research-backed outcomes that support the benefits of martial…
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