Back to School and Martial Arts
As students return to the classroom each fall martial arts can help. The transition from the carefree days of summer to the structured demands of the school year can be challenging. Amidst the rush of new schedules, academic pressures, and social adjustments, martial arts offers a unique and valuable counterbalance. Martial Arts benefits Back to […]
No More Summer Break?
Keeping kids inmartial artsthrough the summer can be highly beneficial for their physical, mental, and emotional development. Here are several reasons why parents should consider continuing martial arts training during the summer break:Summer Break for Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness: Martial arts provide a comprehensive workout that enhances cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. By […]
Martial Arts Family Values
How martial arts can strengthen family valuesToday I want to explore the benefits of martial arts training on family values. A family must be established in a firm foundation to produce individuals with a healthy character. Martial arts can play a critical role in a child’s formative years to provide the encouragement and support necessary […]
What are you thinking?
If you are reading this you are thinking something about martial arts. Maybe you are interested for yourself. You might be thinking about what martial arts could do for your child. It also may be true you have heard of martial arts being a whole family adventure. Maybe you are part of a martial arts […]
Should Your Child Take a Break?
-Taken/published by our friends at Sleepy Hollow This is perfectly said and true now and for any moment this question pops in your head. Should your child take a break? Read on.As the holiday season approaches, many parents find themselves in a familiar predicament. The bustling holiday schedule, family gatherings, and the overall chaos that […]
Martial Arts Near You
AKF Martial Arts of Lexington is Near You NowWelcome to AKF Lexington Martial Arts! We are proud of our family atmosphere and we welcome you today!You might think that back to school is the best time of year for growth at a martial arts school. For us, we were getting ready to move into our […]
Back to School & Martial Arts
What can we learn about the relationship of back to school and martial arts training? This blog will touch base on several reasons the two topics really should be thought of in the same sentence. Martial Arts Makes Back to School Easier on KidsIf you train year round in martial arts the advantages are numerous […]
Student Pledges help us Be Better
Student Pledges help remind us…Today I want to talk about the student pledge. Looking at a poster I just put up I realized a long time ago, when I was regularly a student and not an instructor, It was every class we talked about these things. Now we have our mat chats and our topics […]
Martial Arts is focus and concentration
Martial Arts is Focus and ConcentrationI am so overwhelmed! So many responsibilities! Adulting is hard! That is a phrase I had never heard until maybe two or three years ago. It drives me crazy as the only people you hear saying it are, well…. keep reading. When most of us start feeling overwhelmed our defense […]
Learn From History
Learn from history by discussing it.Week three of our rotating curriculum here at AKF Lexington Martial Arts reserves time for us to discuss and learn from history. The reason for this is simple. Understanding how we got somewhere can help us treasure the experience and respect the results. Understanding mistakes that were made can help […]
