Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday for... Read more »
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How Martial Arts Can Help Improve Your Child's Behavior At Home and Performance at School
Download as a PDF HERE First, let me give you some background on how we run the kids karate classes at DG. Dragon Gym Children’s martial arts programs are age specific. That means the programs are specifically designed to be appropriate for a child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional stage of development. The EARLY group is for... Read more »
12 WAYS YOU CAN HELP DEVELOP YOUR CHILD’S SELF CONFIDENCE
Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they're scared of failing or disappointing others. This can end up holding them back later in... Read more »
HOW DO MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Leadership is something that we talk about with our kids, a lot. But what does leadership mean? And, how does martial arts training help develop those skills? First, let’s define leadership. I think a leader is someone that does some, many or even all of the following: Inspires and motivates others Displays high integrity and... Read more »
Martial Arts in West Chester Pa | Dragon Gym Tae Kwon Do
• WHY STUDY THE MARTIAL ARTS? Many students begin their study of Martial Arts with the thought of getting into better physical condition or as a means of self-defense. However as you progress you will discover that the physical demands, the mental concentration, and the self discipline required to totally master these art forms will... Read more »
