There are so many after school activities to enroll children into nowadays that it can be hard to decide which one to pick! It can be overwhelming at times when there are so many great options. Here are 6 reasons why Taekwondo is a great after school education:
Read MoreTeam Sports aren’t for everyone. Teamwork is a great tool to learn, but sometimes team sports aren’t where they find their place. Here is what to do if your child tried team sports, and it wasn’t the right fit.
Read MoreTaekwondo and Karate are both Martial Arts, but you may be wondering how the two are different from one another. Here are a few differences:
Read MoreMr. Kapsalis tells us about how Ko Martial Arts has helped both of his children.
Read MoreDo you ever experience one of those days where you wake up and you feel like you can achieve anything? You wake up early without your alarm. Your mind is alive and focused. Everything in life makes sense. You know exactly what you need to accomplish and the motivation is there to do so. Whether it is school, work, or home, you arrive with a super human like energy, ready to get your tasks done.
Read MoreMs. Sierra has been with us since she was 6 years old and we are proud of the person that she has become! Ms. Sierra we can't wait to see what the future has in store for you.
Read MoreAs a parent, you’ve probably asked yourself the question, ”how can I build my child’s confidence?” Maybe they are too shy to talk to other children or lack confidence in their decision making. As a solution, you’ve probably thought about making them join a sport or activity. If so, you may want to consider Taekwondo for these 4 reasons:
Read MoreYou are the average of your five closest friends. If you haven’t heard this before, I believe it is worth thinking about. If you hang out with people who are unhealthy, you have a good chance of becoming unhealthy. If you are around people who are driven and desire to reach their goals, guess what, you will do the same.
Read MoreIs removing Taekwondo as a consequence the right decision? Taking it away may not help them in the long run.
Read MoreWith two working parents, I can relay, first hand, the benefits of after-school programs. Honestly, as a child I was always jealous of my friends who went straight home after school but reflecting back, I know that it served me well and lowered my parent’s stress and anxiety. Here are the 4 benefits to enrolling your kid in an after-school program:
Read MoreAs an inclusive martial arts school, Ko Martial Arts is committed to helping students of all abilities find healthier and happier versions of themselves. We know that the physical, social, and emotional learning is a major contributor to a child's wellbeing. We sat down with Cassidi Jobe, owner of We Rock the Spectrum Gym KC, to discuss what inclusion looks like for children with developmental differences and to hear their personal journey to find community-based facilities that allowed our children to play with their peers and have their unique sensory needs fulfilled.
Read MoreWith summer break quickly approaching, families are starting to plan what to do with all the extra time our children have each week. For a lot of kids, that extra time is going toward phones, computers, and video games. While making sure our children are comfortable using technology for their futures is important, there are also several benefits to reducing “screen time” including improved sleep, school performance, overall health, energy and attitudes.
Read MoreHaving the pleasure of working with children, teens, and young adults, we see first-hand the pressures that young people are under today so we reached out to Joy Ginsburg of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation to learn more about their social and emotional learning initiative, BV Well.
Read MoreCamp is a safe and fun environment to discover new talents, friends, and passions. You have the possibility of participating in activities that you’ve always wanted to try out and now have the time to explore. You can also perfect activities through practice. Here are four reasons why your family should consider a camp during school breaks.
Read MoreThe more active children are the better they learn, particularly for students with special needs. We asked Marena Mitchell, founder of Bringing Therapy Home, for her insights on how to incorporate more physical activity for students with special needs.
Read More"Grit" and "resilience" are buzzwords for success from the boardroom to the classroom. According to Angela Duckworth, best-selling author, psychologist and professor, for anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people— the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
Read MoreThere are important lessons to learn in between kicking and punching. We believe our most important role is to help each student learn skills to be successful at school, at home, in the community, and most importantly, in their future. This is the black belt way.
Read MoreWhile the holiday season gives us many reasons to celebrate with family and friends it can also bring its own challenges to our goals for physical and emotional health. We reached out to Brandon Calloway of Profile by Sanford to give us his insight on how to promote sustainable health and fitness choices now and into the future.
Read MoreWe know the training the students get will prepare them for a successful future. Here are benefits of martial arts training for teens.
Read MoreThe students who have started with us in grade school and did not stop their training until heading off to college all had one thing in common; they kept a consistent, weekly schedule. Here are three reasons why your child needs a weekly routine and schedule.
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