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By Rochelle E. Brenner It was a perfectly beautiful summer night. The sun set on Center City Philadelphia as the Phillies pulled out a 7 to 5 win over the Cincinnati Reds with a double play to end the game. But in section 329, something was different about the people in the stands. There were […]

Original post by Rochelle Brenner Guess how many hours a day the average kid spends on screen time.  A study published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that screen time has DOUBLED since the pandemic — from four hours a day to almost eight. That’s the average. And it didn’t count school or educational time on Zoom. […]

There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter what type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, you’ll find them here. Read on to find out […]

The Ultimate New Years Resolution The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2022 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 […]

Raising kids takes a village… we all know that. This time of year though, that is especially true. Back to school can be a challenge no matter what, but for some kids the change in routine, the fear of the unknown and the stress of the what could lie ahead of them can be even more […]

Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to the ir victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one in four students has reported […]

After spending quality time with our families on vacations or stay-cations this summer, it’s the ideal time to talk about how to find family activities that will allow us to still spend quality time together. If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do […]

By Rochelle Brenner How do you get the best mental and physical performance out of your child? The answer is like the credit card commercial: What’s in your shopping cart? As a martial arts instructor, my most basic goal is to help families be at their best. There are a lot of factors that contribute […]

As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]

Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]