Perhaps you already know this: It is never too soon to teach a child responsibility! (OK…maybe give them a few months to learn to use those muscles!) Our culture has become one that dotes on children and doesn’t expect enough of them. Spoiling children takes away their power, erodes self-confidence, and breeds selfishness. We …
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How many personal resolutions have you achieved in life? It’s one thing to decide to lose weight, or get fit, or learn a new skill, or get a degree, but a whole other thing to stick with it and finish. The difficulty with achieving these types of goals is that it takes more than one…
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How many people are handed everything in life without having to work for it? There are probably a few, but I’d imagine they are not happy people. We humans have an innate need to achieve something in life. Everyone has their own idea of what that should be, but personal satisfaction comes from achievement and …
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Many people are preoccupied with the present.
How you feel right now is temporary. Pleasure fades, pain passes, exhaustion is replaced with energy – “now” does not matter nearly as much as people seem to think. Skipping a workout or opting for fast food over a well-prepared meal may seem more pleasurable in the moment, …
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Health and Wellness Week has been loads of fun at Elite TOMA Martial Arts! Friends and family members have joined us on the mat for some stretching, muscle building, self-defense, and even weapons training! We’ve a great week of activities and learning for all. Students definitely got a kick out of watching mom and dad …
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At Elite TOMA, students are consistently reminded to strive to be a “Black Belt Leader.” They look to older students and mentors who have achieved that rank for examples of form and technique. Stripes and stars adorn their uniforms as a symbol of progress toward that goal. At each belt test, students who …
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A black belt is a strip of cloth. As Master Jo reminds students, anyone can go out and buy one on Amazon. They are readily available for use with costumes. Yet martial arts students (of all ages) undergo years of hard work to get one, and they wear it with intense pride. Why?
The reason …
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Any good martial arts program teaches students respect and discipline, increases physical fitness, instills confidence, and provides quality instruction. When considering a program, students — or their parents — often seek a positive atmosphere, a friendly vibe, hard-working instructors, and a fun experience. In fact, if you peek into most area schools, these are the …
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