3/29/2018 0 Comments Fun fact!Karate not only keeps your body fit, it also strengthens your mind and enhances your concentration.
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This article by Melinda Boring is regarding the effect martial arts training has on children, specifically children with ADHD. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a common disorder among chilrden that leads to attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
"Studies show that a complex physical activity, like martial arts, strengthens neural networks in the brain, and enables kids with ADHD to practice self-control. Movement helps them develop coordination while building strength." This is beneficial as children with ADHD can learn focus and control over their bodies and help ease the effects of this disorder. Karate can help anyone build more discipline and focus, and speaking from a personal point of view, karate has helped me build this over the last six years. Not only is that beneficial in every day life, but it is also useful at school, where these traits help students stay on task and overall do better. Article: https://www.additudemag.com/kids-karate-adhd-focus-exercise/ 3/10/2018 0 Comments Who Knew?Many people consider Bruce Lee to be the most influential martial artist in history. He was not only an actor, but a martial arts instructor and martial artist himself. He even founded his own form of martial arts, the Jeet Kune Do, which is a form of Kung Fu. Through his martial arts films, he introduced the world to martial arts.2/23/2018 0 Comments Did You Know...The word "Karate" means the "empty hand". This is because it involves a rapid use of hands and legs while in combat.12/28/2017 0 Comments An Urban LegendA common misconception about martial arts long ago is that students started off with their new white belts, and as time progressed, their belts would become darker with blood and dirt until it became black. So the amount of training and the strength of their training eventually led to their "black" belt: a sign that they had mastered the art form. This legend is untrue, in fact there is no evidence as to the truth behind this legend. The reality was that the ranks and color of the belt purposely progressed from white to darker colors, and eventually black because countries in which different forms of martial arts were being created such as Japan were not able to afford different colored belts for each rank, so the white belt was progressively dyed a darker color to signify a higher rank. The general order of the belts became: white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, black.
12/28/2017 0 Comments Fun FactEach belt represents more than advancing to the next rank. White, the first belt a student earns, represents the beginning: a new start. It signifies that the student is a beginner, ready to learn the art of karate, tae kwon do, jujitsu, or any other form of martial arts..
12/26/2017 0 Comments Research PaperI have been working on a research paper on the affect of karate on the mind and body. I encourage you to read my paper. Here is the link: how_karate_affects_the_mind_and_body.pdf
This week, I have a report on the social-psychological effects of practicing martial arts on youth. The study cites several studies that have come to controversial conclusions. Some studies say that participating in martial arts enhance enhance social skills and psychological development. Others conclude the opposite: they warn that doing so can increase aggressiveness among children.
Full article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3761807/ 10/25/2017 0 Comments Martial Arts ArticleThis week's article is from 2010. Although 7 years old, this article talks about the transforming power of martial arts for children. Written by a black belt in Kung Fu, the article pinpoints that practicing martial arts not only strengthens the body, but it also strengthens the mind. This strengthening of the mind is seen greatly in children with attention disorders such as ADD. Dr. Dunlap, a martial artist and researcher, says that "for many children with Attention Deficit Disorder, the dojang [the studio in which martial arts are practiced] provides the ideal place to increase attention span, decrease distraction, develop motor and behavioral control, improve self-esteem, and build positive peer relationships."
Here's the link if you wish to read the full article: www.huffingtonpost.com/stacey-nemour/the-transforming-power-of_b_579034.html 10/20/2017 0 Comments Recent EventsUnfortunately with college applications and first term course-load, I have been unable to book any classes or work on my blog in a while. I have not planned anything for the rest of this year, but I have decided that every week, I will post an article on martial arts and the benefits of practicing martial arts.
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