Charisma is the ability to attract people to oneself. It is a type of charm that can be seen in someone’s personality. American Family Martial Arts instructors have a LOT of natural charisma as they teach their students to learn the material! The ability to inspire others is an important characteristic for leaders. Charismatic leaders […]
Won’t karate make my child violent? The quick answer is NO! We do get asked this question pretty often. REASON #3: Our age appropriate programs increase the “feel good” chemicals, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphines. This can actually help improve chemical balances in the brain. Our brand of martial arts for our 3 to 14 […]
Teenagers -we’re going to talk about stages of development in teenagers today. Basically, it is the stages in which children learn and grow Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially (PIES). Breaking down the way children learn and grow in these four categories can help both parents and instructors of martial arts understand what is going on. […]
If your child has expressed an interest in learning martial arts, then the first thing you need to do is find a great martial arts school. There are many karate schools in the Baton Rouge and Prairieville areas which may meet your needs, but there are plenty of details to consider before making a decision. […]
This month American Family Martial Arts’ students will study the character word: TRUSTWORTHY. People that are trustworthy have a reputation for being honest, responsible, and reliable. When a child is considered trustworthy, there are many benefits. People tend to treat trustworthy children better and provide them with more opportunities from learning to leading which consistently […]
This month at American Family Martial Arts our students are studying the character word: SELF-DISCIPLINE. Parents and teachers both overwhelmingly agree that self-discipline is one of the most important skills anyone can have – yet relatively few believe they’ve been successful at helping their own children demonstrate it. However, it goes without saying that children […]
This month at American Family Martial Arts, your child will be learning about the Life Skill of SHARING. A simplistic explanation of sharing is “some for you and some for me.” For many children, it is difficult for them to see the other end of sharing: how others benefit from our act of sharing. In […]
What are the best sports for kids with ADHD? By Leonard Pollack, M.D. Getting children involved with sports offers plenty of benefits, including physical exercise, development of social skills and even boosted self-esteem. But do all sports offer the same level of benefit for children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A common condition, ADHD affects more […]