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October is National Bullying Prevention Month – Bullyproof your child!

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Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Well, every October schools and organizations across the country work together by observing National Bullying Prevention Month.  The goal of the National Bullying Prevention Month is to encourage communities, schools and organizations to work together to fight bullying and cyber-bullying by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying …

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Martial Arts vs. Team Sports

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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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Laura Allen – Martial Arts Success Story

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The Invisible Girl Laura Allen didn’t have the greatest time growing up. While she was very pretty, with deep amber eyes and mousy brown hair that curled down to her waist, she was about as shy and quiet as was possible, and found it very hard to make friends. She was only ten years old when she became known as …

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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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New Belts Are Coming for MMA Kids

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Some Kids at Maspeth Martial Arts (MMA) are getting new belts on Tuesday.  Congratulations to all the kids that took the test.  You all did a great job. Not giving up and persevering is part of martial arts and all of you showed that today in the test.  You should all be very proud, you are a step closer to …

Top 10 Chuck Norris-ism’s!

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Top 10 Chuck Norris-ism’s! If you haven’t seen Walker Texas Ranger, or anything with Chuck Norris in it, then you should probably study up on the Americanization of martial arts through cheesy television programming. Chuck Norris is an American martial arts legend. If you have seen his work you’ll know that the internet is flooded with “Chuck Norris-ism’s” that amplify …

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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 …

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Sharpen your basketball skills with Maspeth Martial Arts!

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Sharpen your basketball skills with Maspeth Martial Arts! Training for basketball can be tough for any adolescent growing up. In the off season it becomes easy to become apathetic on training and more difficult to exercise. While training in Martial Arts is not recommended to develop your skills in basketball, it does have some other benefits that you can utilize …

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The Importance of Keeping Your Kids Hydrated!

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

The Importance of Keeping Your Kids Hydrated! The single most important nutrient in our body, water is essential for good health. Our cells, tissues and organs all require water to work correctly. Water removes waste, lubricates joints, and keeps our body temperature steady. It is essential for healthy blood flow and sodium/potassium/electrolyte balance. Water is particularly crucial during the summer …