Grades, Grit, and Goal-Setting: What Do Black Belts Know That Most Kids Don’t?
Posted: September 08, 2025
Becoming a black belt takes more than physical skill—it takes vision, discipline, and long-term commitment. At the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, we’ve helped kids go from first-timers to black belt achievers. And along the way, they’ve learned lessons most adults still struggle with.
Here’s what martial arts teaches that school often doesn’t:
Why Martial Arts Is the Best “After School” Program No One Talks About
Posted: September 02, 2025
Ask most parents about after-school activities and you'll hear the usual suspects: tutoring, sports teams, maybe a music lesson or two. But there’s one option that’s often overlooked—and it just might be the most powerful of all: martial arts.
At the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, we’ve redefined what an after-school program can be. Our kids karate classes offer more than a physical outlet. They build discipline, structure, emotional regulation, and leadership—all while kids have fun and burn off energy in a safe, focused environment.
Here’s what makes our after-school experience unique:
How Martial Arts Activates the Part of the Brain That School Doesn’t
Posted: August 29, 2025
Most schools focus on logical and verbal learning. But what about kinesthetic intelligence—the intelligence of movement?
At the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, our kids martial arts program develops the whole brain. Through patterns, repetition, and physical feedback, children strengthen:
Is Screen Time Killing Your Child’s Confidence? What You Can Do Today
Posted: August 25, 2025
Screen time is at an all-time high. And so is childhood anxiety.
At the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, we’re seeing firsthand how getting kids off screens and onto the mat helps:
The Real Reason Strong Kids Say No to Peer Pressure
Posted: August 17, 2025
Saying no takes strength. Not just physical strength—but inner strength.
At the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, our kids learn how to: