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August 20, 20260Comments

The Lies Parents Tell Ourselves

Let me start by saying something that will hopefully keep my inbox from catching fire. I am a parent too. I've raised kids. I've coached kids. I've taught thousands of kids. And

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May 21, 20260Comments

What Age Should My Child Start Martial Arts?

What Age Should My Child Start Martial Arts? One of the most common questions we hear from parents is: “When is the right age for my child to start martial arts?” For most

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April 23, 20260Comments

What Age Should My Child Start Martial Arts?

A Parent’s Guide to Starting at the Right Time One of the most common questions parents ask is: “What age should my child start martial arts?” The answer might surprise you: Most kids are

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April 21, 20260Comments

Is Martial Arts Good for Kids?

A Parent’s Guide to Confidence, Discipline, and Real Growth If you’re a parent asking, “Is martial arts good for kids?”—the short answer is: Yes… when it’s taught the right way. Not all martial

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March 24, 20260Comments

Patience Isn’t Passive. It’s Precision.

There’s a phrase that’s been sitting with me lately: “Patience isn’t about doing nothing. It’s about not doing the wrong thing next.” At first glance, patience feels slow. Passive. Like waiting. But

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March 12, 20260Comments

Busy Does Not Equal Effective

A few years ago I heard a story about a kamikaze pilot flying his tenth mission. He was busier than everyone else in the squadron. He was checking instruments, adjusting

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March 3, 20260Comments

Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough in Martial Arts

Our most controversial core value at Championship Martial Arts is "Good is NEVER Good Enough." While that may seem harsh at times, at CMA, we believe something simple: your child

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October 24, 20250Comments

What Martial Arts Can Teach You About Teamwork

At Championship Martial Arts, we teach punches, kicks, and forms, but those are just the surface. Beneath the physical skills is a lesson that changes lives: you can’t grow alone. Every

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September 12, 20250Comments

Choosing to See the Positive – In Training and in Life

If you scroll through your social media feed or turn on the news, it can feel like negativity is everywhere. It’s easy to focus on what’s wrong, who messed up,

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September 4, 20250Comments

The Transformative Power of Martial Arts

When people walk through the doors at Championship Martial Arts Maryville for the first time, they usually come with a simple goal in mind. Maybe they want their child to

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