The science and psychology behind SKILLZ (Age Specific Martial Arts for Children) By Master Melody Shuman When I started martial arts in 1987 as an 11-year old, things were very different. Kids and adults trained side-by-side, and everyone tested on the same material for their belt regardless of age. Needless to say, kids usually... Read more »
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What Children with ADD / ADHD really need: mini clip
Hey there, if you are a parent or and educator you've likely struggled with an ADD or ADHD child. Check out this mini-clip from our friend and colleague Master Melody Shuman. Master Shuman has over 30 years of martial arts experience and specializes in teaching kids AND martial arts instructors on how to teach... Read more »
Kids Martial Arts for 3 and 4 year Olds
Here is a great article from Master Melody Shuman: Instructor Mindset: Understanding the Age-Specific Benefits of Martial Arts for Children ages 3 and 4-year olds (Part 1 of a 4-part Series) In the article she begins to introduce the benefits of martial arts classes for this "pre-school" age group of children. In the SKILLZ program,... Read more »
Dragon Gym Main Line Grand Opening | Berwyn Martial Arts
Calling all DG fans, students, parents, families, and friends! We are incredibly excited to announce our GRAND OPENING for Dragon Gym Mainline! Please join us for the festivities, and get ready to get your DG party on! Dear Dragon Gym students, parents, friends, and family, As you know, early this summer, we were more than... Read more »
The Benefits of Tae Kwon Do | Taekwondo classes in Exton PA
Check out this article from LIVESTRONG.COM. It very nicely describes the benefits and advantages of Tae Kwon Do Training. Taekwondo is a martial art form that originated in Korea and is practiced around the world. It offers a variety of physical and mental benefits. From self-defense to losing weight, taekwondo is a martial art for... Read more »
