If you want your kids to get off the couch, turn off the TV, and disconnect from their smartphones, there’s no better place to turn this summer than karate camp. AMA karate camps feature low camper-to-leader ratios, highly-qualified leaders, weekly swims, and a weekly day trip. If you have signed your child up for one…
It’s no secret that martial arts has countless physical benefits. It keeps you active, gets your heart going, increases endurance, improves strength, and hones agility. The mental benefits are just as numerous, and they can be applied in many other areas of your life. Let’s explore some of the many mental benefits that adults can…
According to a landmark study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine, Canadian-designed self-defense training reduced the rate of rape among participants by nearly 50 percent. In the study, 900 Canadian women were tracked over four years. Half of the participants were trained with a 12-hour resistance program teaching women how to…
Whether you’re training your karate skills as an adult or your child is a karate kid, there is a lot to be said for taking karate out of the practice ring and onto the tournament floor. Here are five compelling reasons why you should register yourself or your child for an upcoming karate tournament: Test…
