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Finding a group that makes a person feel socially accepted, learning to be confrontational if needs be, learning to be extroverted if you have to. These some of the in which martial arts helps.A parent came into our school this week and was very open and honest about the experience.  They live in Rancho Bernardo. ...

Here are Five great ways to help your kids become more resilient if they live in Ranchi Bernardo or 4S Ranch! Join A Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program Pioneered by Jon Kabat Zinn, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) has become a staple in the mental health world.  In a world that rarely lets us be present and...

One of the best things I have learned from Master Giuseppe is to keep an open mind and keep learning.  I have never met someone so skilled continue to learn from so many different people.  It has been inspirational to me to see that kind of growth through a CANI attitude (constant and never-ending improvement). ...

It isn’t that people don’t know what they want, they don’t know what the martial arts can give them.I was 18, I had just become an instructor in Rancho Penasquitos.  I was sitting down to a meeting with the other instructors.  Our head instructor was going over students who needed special attention when someone walks...

There are a couple of things that I have learned over the years from teaching kids and adults in Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.  There are so many martial arts schools around here, and you really don’t need to find “the best” one.  There are plenty of good ones.  I have made friends with a...

I don’t know about you, but in Rancho Bernardo, I can’t help but feel like things are expensive.  I have friends who live up in Orange County, and we are always talking about how expensive it is to live in the areas we do.  It is worth it though.  There is a difference between cost...

If your like me, having two daughters, you want them to be able to protect themselves.  So what is the best martial arts system for self-defense?  I always find this question funny. Brace yourselves, I am going to reveal the best fighting system for self-defense…It’s a weapon.  Learning how to use a gun or a...

Bullying is a hot topic these days. Now you can even be bullied 24/7 with social media. Whether it is because of the media, school shootings, or overzealous parents. I hear people saying they want to end bullying, I think it is admirable but misleading and missing the point. I did my graduate paper on...

I think belt testing is a great concept.  Too often we are focused on achieving something and not celebrating the results.  The material can only fulfill you to an extent.  I like belt testing for that reason.  I don’t like belt testing fees, which may sound strange.  I remember testing for my black belt and...

Accept The Situation Martial arts for kids has grown in the last few decades from a fad to a mandatory youth experience.  Children train for a few months like they would any sport, in seasonal fashion.  Martial arts and karate, I would argue, are not just seasonal sports.  The benefits your kids receive from them...

There are two things that are extremely rewarding and fulfilling for any real teacher. The first is to see your students accomplish something big, that might be their first time getting an A, performing on a stage, or winning at a competition. Every teacher loves these moments because they know they helped that student reach...