AS PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ROLE MODELS, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills that we can teach our children. It involves the ability to understand and regulate emotions, and to interact effectively with others. Here are ten steps that you can take to […]
A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be able to put their children in programs […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying 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 their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]
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, […]
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 […]
Take fitness kickboxing with us, and you’ll benefit from improvements to your health, including: Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Lower risk of heart disease Stronger lungs Toned muscles A leaner body Stronger sex drive You’ll also reap mental and emotional benefits, such as: Reduced stress Improved self-esteem and self-confidence The ability to defend yourself Reduced […]
Today I want to talk to you about another question that I get all the time. This one most frequently comes from women, although men sometimes ask it too. Here it is: Will kickboxing classes give me bulky muscles? It’s a good question. Kickboxing is unquestionably an intense workout and intense workouts do sometimes bulk […]
What if you’ve never taken a kickboxing class before – or any fitness class? Can you still take kickboxing at TopKick Martial Arts? I’m happy to report that the answer is yes! You don’t have to ever have taken a formal fitness class before to reap the benefits of kickboxing. Does that mean there won’t […]
As adults, we think a lot about stress. Modern life is difficult. We worry about paying the bills, doing our jobs well – and we worry about our kids. That’s part of our jobs as parents, but we don’t want our kids to be affected by stress. It’s not good for them physically or emotionally. […]