Mastering The Life Skill That Gives Us Confidence Most people begin to believe in something at a very young age, whether it’s a superhero or the monster in the closet. But as we get older our belief system matures and grows stronger, and we begin to use belief not just as a basis of proof […]
Building ‘Yes I Can’ Confidence As children, we have big dreams about doing and becoming anything our heart desires. I mean, who hasn’t thought about going to the moon or becoming a Ninja Turtle?! The older we get, however, the more reality sets in. It’s not that you can’t do everything you dreamed of. But […]
Many of our students just competed in tournaments that last two weekends. Whether or not they placed or earned the medals they wanted to earn we are proud of them for their attitude, perseverance, hard work, focus, sportsmanship, and courage to compete. The motto of ATA tournaments is “to compete is to win.” Although, we […]
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 […]