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Martial Arts vs. Team Sports

In FAQ, kids, martialarts, MMA by Maspeth Martial Arts

The Martial Arts or Team Sports: What’s the Right Choice for Your Child?   It’s all good that parents want to keep their children active outside of school in order to promote health. But what’s the best choice? An extracurricular team sport? Or Martial Arts? Although either one will encourage kids to be active and get healthy, the evidence seems …

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Kids and Video Games. The Good and the Bad!

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Kids and Video Games The Good and the Bad The domestic video game industry brings in a staggering $12 billion a year. Nine out of ten kids today play video games, some spending upwards of 18 hours a day on them . Younger adults, through the age of 30, have grown up with electronic devices and are hooked on games …

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ADHD, Martial Arts and Focus!

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ADHD, Martial Arts and Focus! Over 6.4 Million children have been diagnosed with ADHD, or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This mental disorder can fluctuate from mild forms of Aspergers to more severe cases. While there is dispute over the treatment for ADHD, one thing most professionals in the field can agree on is that finding an appropriate outlet for their …