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5 Reasons Why Martial Arts is Good for Your Ninja
Starting martial arts as a young child has many benefits. Starting early in life will help your child form a foundation of useful physical skills [...]
5 Character-Building Values Found in Martial Arts
Martial arts training teaches you skills to defend yourself. However, what you learn through martial arts encompasses much more than self-defense skills. Like other sports, [...]
Simple, Practical Tips for Fueling Your Body
We all know that food is fuel. But how do you figure out what’s the best fuel to put in the tank? With so many diets, [...]
7 Ways to Make a Workout More Enjoyable
Sticking to a consistent routine might be a mental battle if you struggle with seeing your workouts as something you get to do (rather than something [...]
How to Be a Good Martial Arts Training Partner
Training or sparring with a partner is a great way to practice and apply your martial arts skills. And throughout your martial arts journey, you’ll train [...]
Setting Yourself Up for Success
Accomplishing your martial arts goals and getting results is both a physical and mental process. But sometimes, it’s easier to focus on the physical elements and [...]
3 Ways Kids Learn Patience through Martial Arts
Kids who are patient are more likely to: Remain calm and in control when frustrated or stressed. Make better decisions. Be polite, kind, and respectful. Be [...]
6 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Self-Defense
At first, it might seem like teaching a child self-defense might promote aggressive behavior or scare your child. However, learning self-defense in a structured environment, such [...]
5 Things Your Martial Arts Instructor Wants You to Do
When you train in martial arts, you benefit from the knowledge and expertise of your instructor. They likely have a lot of experience guiding students of [...]
Kids Martial Arts Training and Building Endurance
Along with strength, balance, and flexibility, kids need to build endurance as part of their overall fitness and health. Endurance develops from aerobic activities and leads [...]
Preparing for Scary Situations with Self-Defense
The thought of encountering a dangerous situation isn't a fun thing to imagine. But, if you prepare yourself physically and think through your options, the [...]
Gis 4 GIs Fall Event at The Way Family Dojo
This fall, The Way Family Dojo is hosting a BJJ seminar to benefit military members, veterans, and first responders – or “Oath Takers.” The Gis for [...]
5 Martial Arts Lessons to Take Back to School
Martial arts classes provide students with structure and routine. And when starting something new, like a new school year, the familiar routine and martial arts mindset [...]
10 Reasons to Start Martial Arts Now!
If your curiosity about martial arts training continues to grow, what’s holding you back from giving it a try? Here are several reasons why it’s time [...]
Recovery and Your Martial Arts Training
No matter what your martial arts goals might be, the consistency of your training plays a significant role in your success. And part of a consistent [...]
5 Tips to Make a Successful Return to Martial Arts
If it's been several weeks or months since you last attended a martial arts class or even stepped foot on a mat, getting back into [...]
15 Inspirational Martial Arts Quotes
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’re here [...]
5 “Secrets” to Making Progress in Martial Arts
In a sport like weightlifting, you can measure your progress with the amount of weight you’re lifting week after week. But martial arts isn’t like [...]