Where Safety Is Concerned – Be Smart And Be Aware It goes without saying, that safety has become an ever-increasing concern for people nowadays.  And, while you don’t want to be scared every time you walk out the door, there are a few common sense rules that you and your family should use each and every day. Remember, that often, the best defense is a good offense. Safety In Your Car Before getting into your car, you should always look throughout the interior of your car – particularly in the backseat and floorboard.  Then, look underneath your vehicle, as well. Always keep a good ..read more

So, martial arts improves focus in adults? Could it be true? Let’s dig in and find out! If you love martial arts, there’s a very good chance that you’ve never really been surprised by the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of training. That’s because many of us are already living proof of the many ways in which martial arts training can improve our lives. We instinctually know, for example, that participation in a martial art can improve your self-esteem, better manage aggression, and improve discipline, because we’ve seen these developments in our training partners ..read more

Good Reasons to Keep Your Child Training in the Martial Arts There are many reasons to enroll your children and keep them training in the Martial Arts. Martial Arts builds self confidence and teaches discipline which will provide a solid foundation from which your children will develop strong character. While studying the Martial Arts is fun, children will be learning important lessons in values and respect that will shape how they view the world around them. And even though we teach to avoid confrontations, if the need arises, your children can be secure in their knowledge of how to defend th ..read more

Overcoming Barriers to a Healthier You Through Martial Arts By Joseph Galea & Jennifer G. Galea MS RD What are your personal barriers to exercise? We all know the many benefits of exercise, including that exercise is vital for good health, optimal weight, and feeling good in general. If you aren’t working out regularly and enjoying it, why not? The first step to overcoming your own hurdles to a successful exercise program is to understand what keeps you from exercising. One common obstacle is self-doubt. According to Tracey Mernin, a fitness director in Massachusetts, “Once people see the ..read more

How Jordan overcame ADHD & Dyslexia training in martial arts. From an early age we knew our son, Jordan, had problems with his fine motor skills. When Jordan started school he realized that he had other problems such as being able to stay focused on tasks and completing class assignments. Jordan would be punished repeatedly for not finishing his work which was a constant frustration for him. When I asked why he couldn’t get his work done he simply replied, “There is too much noise and I can’t concentrate.” It broke my heart when he told me he wanted to be normal lik ..read more

Being promoted to a first degree black belt at 69, Annie Carter is proof that age is just a number. For the past three years, the Rydal resident has trained at Choi Kwang Do Martial Art in Cartersville, trying to earn a black belt by her 70th birthday. “It started with me taking my grandchildren to do martial arts, and I’m sitting there and I’m watching them,” Carter said. “Then that April they had a special for parents. If your children are in there, you can take it for a month to see how you like it. Well, I started taking it and I was hooked. I think that was in either 2008 or 2009 and I ..read more

How Jordan overcame ADHD & Dyslexia training in martial arts. From an early age we knew our son, Jordan, had problems with his fine motor skills. When Jordan started school he realized that he had other problems such as being able to stay focused on tasks and completing class assignments. Jordan would be punished repeatedly for not finishing his work which was a constant frustration for him. When I asked why he couldn’t get his work done he simply replied, “There is too much noise and I can’t concentrate.” It broke my heart when he told me he wanted to be normal lik ..read more

Posted by AWMA Blog December 15, 2017 WHY MARTIAL ARTS IS GREAT FOR KIDS. Participating in martial arts can have benefits for every age group, and children are no exception. Far from encouraging violence, martial arts lessons for kids can have a positive influence on its students that extends far beyond the mats. Young martial artists have seen everything from their self-worth to their fitness to their school life improve as a result of their training. Here are five key ways in which children’s martial arts lessons can change their lives for the better: They’re great for fitness. Martial arts ..read more

Cartersville Martial Art & Self Defense is renowned for martial arts classes in Cartersville for preschool, kids, teens, and adults. You will find a number of fun-filled classes including: Preschool martial arts classes Kids martial arts classes Teens & Adults Martial Arts classes Bo Staff Martial Arts classes Cartersville Martial Art & Self Defense mixes a great blend of fitness, discipline and self defense into their lessons, that make this the perfect activity for all ages. Keeping fit and having a regular stress relieving endeavour is critical these days. Being able to combin ..read more

Many years ago asthma was a rare lung disease only affecting a small percentage of the population. The incidence of asthma has drastically increased especially over the last 25 years, now considered a common disease, affecting as many as 20 million people. Although the cause of this lung disorder is unknown, science has found a direct link to asthma and allergies hinting that the disorder might be in fact an allergic reaction to parts of our environment and/or our own internal body chemicals. When a person suffers an episode from this disorder, called an “attack”, the bronchial tubes that tra ..read more