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  • Gratitude : A Technique Worth Practising

    by chris gillam
    This past week, I was watching Sensei Josh and Sensei Noah teach a class as the beginners were learning their new form, and at one point, Sensei Jo...

  • Why We Get Kids Moving

    by chris gillam
    Negativity seems to be everywhere these days, beetween social media, email, television, and countless other platforms, we are constantly surrounded...

  • You Can’t Download Confidence

    by chris gillam
    Every September, we see an influx of new students, as well as brothers, sisters and friends who want to experience the benefits of martial arts. At...

  • Step into September Strong, Stay Disciplined all Month Long

    by chris gillam
    With the final week of summer upon us, September 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month at First Choice Martial Arts. Our students are back in ...

  • Summer Changes the Routine, Not the Goal.

    by chris gillam
    With our first stripe test after June graduation now behind us, summer training is officially in full swing, and we’re really starting to see the e...

  • Success Isn't Measured by the Forecast

    by chris gillam
    The summer heat and the recent wildfire smoke have been constant reminders that outdoor activities aren't always possible. Whether it's extreme tem...

  • Summer Fest 2026 Is Here

    by chris gillam
    Summer Fest 2026 Has Arrived! We are excited to kick off Summer Fest 2026 at First Choice Martial Arts! Summer is an exciting time at the dojo, and...

  • The Road to Graduation Begins

    by chris gillam
    With this week’s stripe testing in full swing, we are seeing students step up to the challenge and perform their forms solo with precision and inte...

  • Black Belts are Build One Class at a Time

    by chris gillam
    Now that the weather is finally starting to change, we are experiencing a resurgence in motivation as the winter blues begin to fade. Typically, at...

  • When Fun Didn't Need a Screen.

    by chris gillam
    This week at First Choice Martial Arts, we witnessed something pretty special. It felt like a return to the basics, the kind of “olden days” where ...

  • Big Things Are Happening This March

    by chris gillam
    With graduation and March Break now behind us, we’re excited to be back on track for an amazing stretch ahead. Last week’s graduation was a true te...

  • How Karate Helps Kids Thrive

    by chris gillam
    Kids are inundated with distractions all day, every day, from video games, YouTube, screens, and the busyness of life constantly pulling their atte...