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Do what you love longer by remembering these simple ideas.
It makes me happy to see that about half of our adult class is over the age of forty-five. A fight club, we are not, but it got me...

Budo Mom
Jul 12, 20195 min read


Why Everyone Needs to Learn JiuJitsu.
Men: You want to be able to protect your family. Women: You want to be able to protect yourself and your children. Children: You want...

Budo Mom
Jun 25, 20192 min read


Footbag karate drills
Parents- all you need is a foot bag to try these coordination and balance games at home. I recently asked our facebook page audience what...

Budo Mom
May 30, 20193 min read


How to have more fulfilling after-school activities.
As a mother of two girls and karate coach, I have had the frustrations and joys of having my daughters participate in various activities....

Budo Mom
May 22, 20194 min read


Don't fall prey to Kata build-up.
#nrvtk I recently heard a podcast by Ken Coleman, host of the Entreleadership podcast, who said that people who are feeling burned out...

Budo Mom
May 16, 20193 min read


You are Coaching Humans, not Cyborgs.
I want to start by asking you a question. How do you want your students to change as a result of their interactions with you and your...

Budo Mom
May 9, 20193 min read


The Tournament Checklist
Hey karate parents! Here is a quick guide for you to follow to help prepare you for your child's first tournament. These tips have come...

Budo Mom
Apr 29, 20194 min read


Enemies of Karate. Avoid these things and catapult your training.
As a karate practitioner slash junkie for twenty years now, I have seen and experienced many bumps in the wanting to better myself road. ...

Budo Mom
Apr 10, 20193 min read


The Virtue of Belt Tying-3 tips for personal patience.
One of the very first things martial art students learn is to tie their belt. It is not easy to tie a karate belt for beginners but with...

Budo Mom
Apr 3, 20192 min read


5 Tips for Parents to get their tweens or teens past a karate drought
#karateforlife We are so fortunate to have a committed group of middle school-aged children in our evening classes at our martial arts...

Budo Mom
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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