Aug 2, 2010 | Choosing a School, Parent Resources
Welcome to August! Here is short audio preview of our Powerful Word of the Month: CHARITY Just click the play button to listen. Dedicated to Your Success, Brad Scornavacco Head of School
Jul 6, 2010 | Choosing a School, Parent Resources
If Sissyphus were alive today he’d be living in Colorado and, instead of eternally rolling a boulder up a hill only to see it roll back to the bottom, he’d be forced to edit our Phase 2 Self-Defense Techniques DVD in iMovie and have it crash each time...
Jun 21, 2010 | Choosing a School, Parent Resources
Our Daily Mission is to change lives and, as you’ll see, Karate has already changed the lives of some high-profile celebrity fitness trainer. One of the most famous, Biggest Loser Host Jillian Michaels says karate did more than change her life, it saved it....
Jun 8, 2010 | Choosing a School, Parent Resources
“Everyday Gestures That Can Save Your Life” is the title of a never-completed book by American Kenpo Founder Ed Parker. As a Kenpo student I was so intrigued by the concept that I eagerly awaited the printing of this book, which never came. Why am I...
May 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
Twice per week is a good starting point. Here’s why: if your child attends only once per week he will tend to fall behind the other students in class. It is difficult to make progress only training once per week unless your child invests extra time during the...
May 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
This is a great question. After all, if there are too many students in your child’s class he won’t get enough attention from your instructor. You don’t want your child to be lost in a sea of 30 to 40 kids with only one teacher. And you shouldn’t pay top...
May 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
People often ask this question because someone told them that a particular martial art was good for kids or good for them or you’ve seen it in the movies, especially if you don’t know anything about the different martial arts. There are as many martial arts as...
May 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
THE most frequently asked question people ask me about martial arts is “How much are your classes?†Here’s a quick ballpark figure for you.  Schools charge anywhere from $50/month on the low-service “kick/punch†school end up to $1,000/month on the...
May 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
I just watched the previews for the New Karate Kid movie starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith after watching the Original Karate Kid with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. So, what do I think so far? The Original Karate Kid is that rare Perfect Movie. The portrayal of...
May 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m finally back in town after a harrowing week in Chicago. I spent several days agonizing about missing classes to fly out, but my decision was clear when I stopped to acknowledge how bad I felt about the possibility of not seeing my dad before such a major...
