On 11/14 the Founder of Balance Studios visited the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA to conduct a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar and Belt Promotion. The brazilian jiu jitsu students at the Dragon Gym are Coached by Chris Taylor and are part of the Balance network of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Schools. During the course, Phil Migliarese... Read more »
Posts By: Somnath Sikdar
Patience With Kids -- Don't pull your hair out...yet
Patience with Kids A few years back Master Som did an interview and was asked what he thought was the most important quality of an instructor was and his response was patience. After reflecting on that answer when considering patience with kids, I couldn’t agree more. Let’s take a look at what patience really means.... Read more »
Who influences you and your children?
Who influences the person who teaches your children martial arts? Well, let me tell you... When I teach children martial arts I draw my philosophy from a few different sources that have inspired me over the years. I know as an instructor I cannot simply impose my will along with a single-sided approach to instruction and... Read more »
Can a Child be Hyperactive AND a Good Learner?
Here's why martial arts classes may have the answer... Here, take this and calm down? I can remember being a student in elementary school years ago. I couldn’t sit still or focus on anything the teacher was pontificating on in their monotone voices. I started school at a strict Catholic school and my only fond... Read more »
Should Ask Questions when looking for a Kids Martial Arts Program
So, you’ve decided that Martial Arts are a good activity option for your child(ren). Maybe you heard about some of the benefits of a kids martial arts program, or maybe your son just saw teenage mutant ninja turtles and has express an interest in learning “karate”. Both scenarios are great news! The fact is, martial... Read more »
