Category: life skills

Tommy the Turkey’s Taekwondo Adventure Tommy the Turkey was a shy and timid bird who lived on a farm with his family and friends. He always wanted to learn Taekwondo, but he was afraid of failing or making mistakes. He thought that Taekwondo was only for strong and brave animals, and that he was not […]

Martial Arts and Violence: Debunking Common Misconceptions When we hear the term “martial arts,” it’s easy to imagine intense fight scenes from popular shows and movies like “Kobra Kai” or “Enter the Dragon.” However, it is crucial to separate reality from fiction and understand that martial arts is not about violence. In fact, it is […]

How Does Martial Arts Help a Person with ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in controlling attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These challenges can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, academic performance, social life, work life, and overall well-being. While medication and therapy are commonly used to manage ADHD […]

Martial Arts for Building Confidence Martial arts have long been recognized not only as a form of physical exercise but also as a powerful tool for building confidence. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, martial arts can help instill a sense of self-assurance and empowerment. In this article, we will explore how […]

Gratitude is a powerful human emotion that can have a positive impact on our mental health. According to a study, when we express gratitude and receive the same, our brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the two crucial neurotransmitters responsible for our emotions, and they make us feel good. Gratitude also has the ability to reduce […]

School can be quite the experience for children It is a place where children not only learnsacademically but they also learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are many negative experiences that children may face when going to school. Participating in martial arts classes can help students overcome those negative experiences. The […]

9 HEALTHY SUMMERTIME HABITS   Summer Break Doesn’t Have to Mean a Break from Training Summer break is here, but that doesn’t mean a break from the healthy habits you’ve been practicing in your daily life as part of your Taekwondo training.  As a martial artist, you should stay focused on fueling your body with […]

Martial arts can be a great way to learn the tools to be successful in life. It teaches you to focus on the task at hand and to stay calm in difficult situations. With the right guidance, martial arts can help you become more regulated in all aspects of your life. So if you’re looking […]

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 English, communication means “The process […]

The Best Habits to Develop Better Self-Discipline In a previous blog post, we talked about implementing ATA Life Skills in the new year as part of your New Year’s Resolutions. The first Life Skill of the cycle is Discipline – which is convenient for starting off a new year because we need Discipline to actually go […]

Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]

A LIFE RENEWED THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS #MakeItPossible   Frederick’s ATA is home to a spectacular martial arts program in Helena, Montana. Owned by two-time ATA World Champion, Mrs. Elena Frederick, she and her team of instructors, provide a safe and fun learning environment for students and families. One of the most beloved ATA instructors of […]

This year, ATA Martial Arts has been hyper-focused on achieving the goals we set. We have talked a lot about goals that pertain to healthy eating, getting fit and practicing productivity. However, there are plenty of other goals some of you may have that we haven’t touched on. One of them may be cleanliness. Many […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 something […]

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 […]

The Ultimate New Years Resolution The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2017 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, physical […]