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 »
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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 »
3 Simple strategies to get more out of your martial arts training
1. Train with lower intensity This may be surprising to hear from your instructor, but you have to keep in mind that you cannot be at 100% all the time. Arguably, you should almost never be training at 100%. As a martial arts trainee you should live between 40% and 80% intensity. Training below that... Read more »
West Chester Martial Arts - Taekwondo, Korean Karate and Hapkido
Do you live in West Chester, PA? Are you considering martial arts training for yourself or your family? Consider the Dragon Gym West Chester martial arts program. We have been teaching martial arts to the residents of west chester for over 40 years. The Dragon Gym was founded by Grand Master Chae Teok Goh... Read more »
