It’s getting to be that time of year as Black Friday deals kick off the holiday season. Unfortunately, as more shoppers venture out and about, it also means an increase in the number of thieves and threats. One of the best ways to make yourself less of a target to thieves is through situational awareness. [...]
Taekwondo is both a physical and mental practice in that it emphasizes the strengthening of both body and mind. Through a disciplined approach to their martial arts training, students can learn new skills that translate to personal growth in life beyond the mats. Here are three ways that Taekwondo promotes personal growth: 1. Respect [...]
People practice martial arts for various reasons, including health, enjoyment, confidence, discipline, and personal growth. No matter what your personal motivation might be, it’s important to take some time every once in a while to bring some gratitude to your training. Think about what martial arts has added to your life and what you can [...]
Where does the ability to cope with challenges come from? It takes practice to be resilient. Resilience helps you adapt to new situations, overcome obstacles, and bounce back. Your martial arts practice is one of many environments where you can develop resilience. Here are a few ways to build resilience through martial arts: 1. Physical [...]
Learning martial arts leads to various benefits, including getting more physical activity and learning self-defense skills. At the same time, martial arts helps kids develop valuable life skills such as self-confidence, respect, and self-discipline. Developing self-discipline can bring out the best in us. And as kids develop this skill, they learn how to control their [...]
Consistent martial arts training is a great way to maintain a well-rounded routine that improves your physical fitness. And in this well-rounded routine, you get the benefits of increasing your endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, and balance. For now, let's take a closer look at the importance of strength. You build strength through weight-bearing [...]
We are so grateful to be a part of the fantastic community in The Woodlands/Magnolia area. At The Way Family Dojo, we provide world-class Martial Arts training through programs that integrate life skills and leadership mentoring into every class. We are a family of Black Belts, and we love sharing the knowledge of fitness, [...]
There is a misconception out there that martial arts and self-defense training will only make you or kids behave violently or aggressively. And while it’s true that some martial arts schools might yield these types of results, The Way Family Dojo is not one of them. Martial arts training, like Taekwondo, teaches kids to become [...]
Sometimes, the healthy habits we develop over time result from wanting to make important lifestyle changes. When you notice that you’re getting less physical activity, you find new and fun ways to work out. Or you start to see signs that it’s time to make a change to your eating habits. So you decide to [...]
Personal safety is not something that should ever be taken lightly. Not only will personal safety habits keep you safe from harm, but overall, these habits are a contributing factor to good health and well-being. Like many habits that contribute to your health and wellness, personal safety habits include small acts or tasks that you [...]
