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DYNAMITE DISCIPLINE | LIFE SKILL THAT IS AN ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCK TO SUCCESS Some days, it’s tough to get out of bed.  Some days it’s tough to focus on school, training, progress on that homework project or on completing chores at home. That’s when discipline comes in. Discipline is one of the life skills we […]

Today, as we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we wanted to share some ways you can continue his legacy. 1. Educate Yourself. Try to learn things about Dr. Martin Luther King that you didn’t learn in school. Read some of his books, letters, and speeches. Watch films and read books […]

For Those Having A Hard Time Getting Motivated For 2022, we are all about GOALS! ATA Martial Arts is all about setting goals and doing what we can to help each other reach them. Many of you set goals at the beginning of the new year and are already struggling with the motivation to push […]

As a martial artist, courtesy and respect should be second nature. “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir” roll off the tongue without hesitation, and you don’t think twice about holding the door for an elder.  But what happens when you step off the mat and pick up your smartphone or sit in front of your laptop […]

Before leaving for trick-or-treating or a Halloween party, take time to review your expectations and safety guidelines with your child. It may even be a good idea to practice the safety guidelines beforehand.   Costume Safety checklist: Make sure the costume has no parts of it dragging on the ground. Wear properly fitted shoes even […]

CHOOSING TO BE HAPPY ATA Martial Arts’ Self-Esteem Life Skill Cycle is coming to a close, so I wanted to end it with a word of encouragement to all of you. We all struggle with Self-Esteem from time-to-time and that struggle can often result in negative feelings that not only bring yourself down more, but […]

What are the Signs of Low Self-Esteem & How Do We Improve It? Self-Esteem is one of the important ATA Martial Arts Life Skills that we must maintain in our daily lives. A positive self-esteem is the provider of belief in our abilities and keeps us motivated to navigate life which makes it a crucial […]

R.E.S.P.E.CT The Life Skill that Empowers You and Others  When you look at the Leadership life skills, one stands out for being important—not just in your own Songahm journey— but it also affects those around you.  That life skill is RESPECT.  “It’s not what you say; it’s what you do.” There are many levels to […]

We all know how entering the new year goes. You make a list of New Year’s Resolutions and do well at implementing them for about the first month or so, then the motivation and desire to fulfill those resolutions gets lost by the end of the year. Here at ATA Martial Arts, we challenge you […]

Getting and Giving the Message Communication.  Colleges and universities offer degrees in communications.  Major businesses and corporations devote entire departments and staff to managing their message and getting it out to the public. It is a complex and vital life skill but what makes communication so important? As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary of American […]