Study Shows Active Children Focus Better In School

Children who are active during the school day are more likely to be better focused and more on-task than their more sedentary peers, an East Carolina University researcher has found.
In a 12–week study of 62 third and fourth graders at Grifton Elementary School, a team of ECU researchers led by exercise and sport science professor [...]

The Power Of Self-Discipline

The Powerful P’s of Failure
Self-Discipline helps us greatly in goal-setting and goal-getting. It puts us in control. But once we allow self-discipline to slip, there are 3 Powerful P’s of Failure ready to take the reins.
Procrastination: Put off for tomorrow what could be done today!
We are all guilty of falling into the trap of procrastination. [...]

How Children Can Discourage Bullying

Children can take steps to discourage bullying. A basic strategy is to hang out with friendly kids at school and to stay away from those who seem not to like them.
Bullying is also less likely to occur when children are in groups and are in areas supervised by adults. For example, children who wish to [...]

Help! My child needs more confidence! – PART THREE

Action Plan
It’s not very useful to tell a child to avoid a bully if you can’t tell the child how to do so.
Children need to understand there is a very specific course of action to be taken in dangerous situations.
Does your child know exactly what to do if he or she is being harassed by [...]

Help! My child needs more confidence! – PART TWO

Is your Child “Hesitant to try new things?”
Children can view new experiences as exciting challenges – or as insurmountable barriers. It’s all in the attitude.
The fear of failure is a powerful deterrent to trying new things and gaining new skills. It contributes to feelings of low self-esteem.
If a child is easily overwhelmed, it’s important to [...]

Keeping Kids Safe: Practice Makes Perfect” Part 3

Practicing with games
So, HOW do you put this in place? How do you teach your child the Powers Of Focus? By playing “games” with them. These are simple, fun games you can play with your child at home a few times a week, for 5 minutes at a time.
Take them into a room, and ask [...]

Help! My child needs more confidence! – PART ONE

Does your child possess a healthy sense of confidence? Answer yes if your child makes friends easily, accepts leadership opportunities and displays a bright, positive attitude.
But if your child is timid, shy and passive, with few friends and little initiative, your child needs help now.
The problems start small, a child who can’t interact with his [...]

5 steps to starting your fitness program

It has been more than one month since many of us made new years resolutions to get in better shape. Have you lived up to those resolutions? Statistics show 88% of all people within the first month fail in achieving the fitness goals they make January 1.
Starting a fitness program is the beginning to living [...]

3 Simple Steps to “Keeping Kids Safe” Part 2: The Power of Knowledge

The Knowledge and skill to protect oneself and BE SAFE!
They will also be able to share their knowledge with others. This means with you or other family members. When they do this your child actually TAKES OWNERSHIP of what they see and perceive. It empowers them and gives them confidence. Knowledge is power. You’ll also [...]

Warrior X-Fit Interval Training Now at Graf’s ATA Martial Arts!

Are you in an exercise rut?
Graf’s ATA Martial Arts Academy  is excited to announce it now offers Warrior X-Fit Interval Training as part of our fitness curriculum.
Warrior X-Fit is a unique interval conditioning program comprised of a series of dynamic exercise routines.  Developed by Martial Arts Legend and 8th Degree Black Belt Chief Master William [...]