Top 5 Reasons Parents Love Martial Arts
Our parents love martial arts! And there is no shortage of benefits when it comes to training in the martial arts. But, as a concerned parent, you want to be confident in selecting a program that will be most beneficial to your child. Allow us to grant you the gift of going second.We hear all […]
Stay Safe On Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time for trick-or-treating fun! While Invictus helps people stay safe in everyday life, we’re also offering up some simple tips to stay safe on Halloween.Believe it or not, only a third of parents talk to their kids annually about Halloween safety even though three-quarters report […]
Fuel Your Body, Maximize Your Fitness Results
Written By Invictus Martial Arts On August 13, 2021. Posted In Blog, Nutrition, WellnessThe difference between a good and a bad workout often comes down to how you fuel your body. What you eat and when you eat it determines how hard you can push yourself during a training session. It also impacts how well your muscles recover afterwards.Many people believe […]
Forging Friendships Through Martial Arts
Of all of the countless benefits of enrolling your child in a martial arts program, one of the most important may be forging lasting friendships through martial arts. Experts agree that good friends can enrich your life and improve your health. In fact, adults with strong social support have a reduced risk of health problems […]
Kid’s Karate: What You Need To Know
Kid’s karate classes first gained popularity in the 80’s after the the movie The Karate Kid was released in theaters. Every kid wanted to be Daniel and every parent wanted their kids to be able to defend themselves against Kobra Kai bullies. As karate dojos began seeing more enrollment of youth members, other traditional martial […]
Why Martial Arts Isn’t Just For Boys
While martial arts is still largely a male-dominated industry, it’s important to recognize that martial arts isn’t just for boys. In fact, there are more and more young girls and women turning to martial arts training for its many unique benefits.From an increasingly young age, through media and bullying, girls are taught to feel self-conscious […]
Building Stronger Families Through Martial Arts
Experts agree that family-based fitness has a greater likelihood of becoming lifelong fitness. In fact, our experience shows that training as a family in the martial arts has countless physical, cognitive, and social benefits and is an excellent way to build stronger families.Here are three ways martial arts builds strong families:Establish Lifelong Fitness HabitsAccording to […]
What Is The Best Age To Start Martial Arts?
In 2010, my world as I knew it changed. As we shared our first of many silent gazes, I embraced his small body and with it, my newest identity: Mom. His Mom. The magnitude of that moment was palpable. It was suddenly up to me to provide for him, to care for him, and to […]
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe
It may not be every day that we think about the security of our children but it’s always helpful to have simple-to-employ strategies to help keep our kids safe wherever they go. Here are five ways to help keep your kids safe…1) Have a family password (or code word)Having a family password or code word […]
