Adorable Leprechuan Kickboxer
Check out the most adorable Leprechuan Kickboxer ever! Eloise is the daughter of MAA Instructor Team Member Sensei Purpus! CLICK HERE to check out the video here!
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Happy St/ Valentine's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Weekend! Take this opportunity to look at new opportunities to improve your life by getting involved in one of our Martial Arts or Kickboxing Programs. Whether ou have a child that needs confidence, discipline and self defense or and adult that wants to be able to defend yourself and be part of something fun to even someone that simply wants to finally get into the kind of shape you have always wanted to - we have something for you! Check out out discounted trial memberships that let you see first-hand just how fun and effective our classes really are! See you in class! Hanshi Serrano & The MAA Instructor Team ....
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CALORIES & EXERCISE 101
CALORIES & EXERCISE 101
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Calories are the amount of energy in food. When you do not use the energy it is stored as fat. This happens when you take in more calories than you burn off through daily activities. Exercise increases this calorie burn off and reduces the amount of fat stored. It is recommended to do at least 30 minutes to 1 hour a day of physical exercise. Let's look at what activities burn the most amounts of calories in 60 minutes. Kickboxing = 860 Jogging = 490 Bicycling = 420 Walking = 245 Important Stat: Nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. In addition, 32% of all men and 35% of all women in the US are considered Obese and slightly lower .... -
Top 4 Reasons You Should Be Working Out With Your Boo
Why You Should Be Working Out With Your Boo.
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There are few things quite like working out with a partner, spouse or a loved one of any sort. No mater the 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 more. 1) You can keep each other motivated!
One of the most difficult things about an exercise regimen of any kind is sticking to it. You might be tempted to take one day off or, maybe cheat on your diet and that leads to a pattern of skipped practices and missed goals. Working out with your loved one can keep you both motivated. You won’t .... -
5 Tips To Making It Happen This Year!
Happy New Year from all of us here at Team MAA! The start of the year is a crucial time… It’s a unique window of opportunity to take the right actions that will set you up for the rest of the year. In this window of opportunity, you have two choices. To settle or to take action. For most people, they will let another year slip by. It will be a different year with the same excuses. They’re going to continue settling, continue going through the same bad habits they know they need to change, continue to get stepped on by the same people, avoid the challenges they know are holding them back. They’ll start off their 2019 with good intentions… ....
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The MAA Student App is now available on both Apple & Android - get it today!
THE MAA STUDENT APP IS HERE!
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The New Updated MAA Student App is Available now on both Apple and Android! Download it today! Just search " MAA STUDENT APP
" to get it The member app will be a very convenient way for you to interact with our school and our instructors. * View your class curriculum and requirements * View our class schedules * See our upcoming events and announcements * Register for Graduations & Events * Renew or Enroll in a New Membership * View your progress * Rate your last class * Refer your friends and family * Contact us * Receive important push notifications for time-sensitive announcements from your instructors ATTENTION EXISTING MEMBERS If .... -
A Note For Parents About Setting Expectations
PARENTS - REMEMBER THIS..... Sometimes we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves and our kids. But that only leads to frustration and STRESS. But if we look at things more “realistically,” and set goal to make them better… We’re happier overall :) Here are some things to remind yourself as a parent: “All kids misbehave sometimes. It’s okay for a child to act out sometimes.” “It’s okay that I don’t have all the answers as a parent. I can figure things out as I go.” “I always have a second chance. If I didn’t handle something well with my child the first time - I can do better the next time.” ....
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6 Awesome, Easy Tips For Better Homework This Year!
Get the energy flowing first
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Moving the body motivates the brain. Try having your child walk or bike after school, play outside, do chores around the house, or go to the dojo (karate school). Make sure your child has had a chance to run, walk, or jump around before sitting down to do homework. If they are a student of the martial arts, a few kicks or blocks in a safe place will do the trick. Turn off screens and cell phones
Before your kid tackles homework or does anything that takes concentration, turn off the television. Or if others are watching it, make sure your child is far enough away that he/she can’t be distracted by it. Also, shut down or move him/her away from .... -
The 12 Biggest Benefits of Martial Arts For Kids
Despite its massive growth during the past three decades, there are still many parents hesitant to enroll their children in martial arts schools. Fear of injury, hand-to-hand combat, and strict discipline prevent them from enrolling their kids in schools that actually spend more time teaching life skills than they do on sparring. In fact, practicing martial arts has numerous benefits for children that go far beyond self-defense and fitness. Twelve key benefits have been summarized here for you. 1) Learn Respect
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"In the dojo, young students learn to bow to their sensei and to their opponents. Respect is instilled from the very first lesson." 2) Instill Discipline
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IMPROVING FOCUS & CONCENTRATION
IMPROVING FOCUS & CONCENTRATION
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5 Unusual Forms of Meditation That Improve Focus & Concentration
We've talked about meditation a lot in these newsletters. I don't care who you are - a grungey, hardcore MMA guy or a house mom just wanting to get in great shape... Meditation will change your life. Why? It's pretty simple. We live in a crazy world. Mental stimuli is everywhere. We all have deadlines, responsibilities, relationships, careers or school, etc., etc., etc. But our minds are cups that can only hold so much. The thing is, most of us don't spend time "emptying" our cups. That's what meditation is. It empties your mind, so you can feel clear and focused when you ....
