After one ninja movie too many, you’ve finally decided – you’re starting martial arts. That’s awesome! But before you sign on the line, do a bit of homework. There are quite a few martial arts school here in Reno, and they are not all created equal. Use this as a starting point for comparison – […]
Meet Elaine. Elaine earned her black belt at Freestyle Martial Arts waaaay back in 2015. Part of her test included a personal essay on the topic, “What Martial Arts Means to Me.” You can read her complete essay over on her site, but it’s such a thought-provoking piece that we’re sharing bit and pieces of […]
There’s a funny perception that if you want to start martial arts, you need to be young. We’re not sure where it comes from, because not only is age (any age, really) no handicap, it’s also not unusual to have beginner adults. If you’ve been considering signing up for martial arts, and you’re worried that […]
From soccer to baseball, basketball to volleyball, there’s no shortage of group sports for the kids here in northern Nevada. But here’s a question – have you or your child considered martial arts? Here are four reasons martial arts may be a better choice than (or the perfect supplement to) group sports. 1. Equal playing […]
As a nation, we’ve taken positive steps against bullying, with targeted policies implemented in schools and workplaces. But what can we do to ensure our kids – your kids – have the skills and wherewithal to handle bullying situations on a case-by-case basis? We aren’t advocating martial arts so your kid knows how to pound some […]