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  • Turn the Page or Close the Book

    by chris gillam
    If there was one thing that could make the difference, or make the problem disappear, what would it be? Sure, there may be a lot of steps necessary...

  • Shift your Perspective and Be Resilient

    by chris gillam
    As we get off to a New Year and an exciting 2024, it is more important than ever to keep a great perspective with all the negative news surrounding...

  • 365%

    by chris gillam
    The intensity on the floor is unreal this week and it looks like next week will be a big moment for many at the school. If this is your first belt ...

  • Let the Journey Begin

    by chris gillam
    With December belt testing around the corner, it looks like the students at First Choice Martial Arts, have stepped up their training to a level ne...

  • One Movement Can Change Your Attitude

    by chris gillam
    It’s a Monday and after a busy weekend, a couple of Dragons have come into the class a little more nervous than usual. What’s odd about this is the...

  • Saturday Morning Success

    by chris gillam
    It’s Saturday morning and it’s 9:30 in the morning and the Little Dragons class is hopping with energy. These kids have wakened early, had breakfas...

  • 80% of Success is Showing Up

    by chris gillam
    When you decide to commit it sets the groundwork for some exciting things about to come. If you think of a car stuck in the snow it doesn't matter ...

  • Leaves Fall, Growth Begins Again

    by chris gillam
    With another awesome graduation in the books, students at First Choice Martial Arts are now beginning new curriculum cycles as the Fall season arri...

  • A Never Quit Attitude

    by chris gillam
    Yesterday First Choice Martial Arts held its’ September Black Belt testing, and we are proud to say that eight students successfully passed their B...

  • The 3 C's

    by chris gillam
    Although martial arts provide numerous benefits it is easy to lump three of the rather important ones into the 3 C's. When a student begins trainin...

  • Septembers are for Fresh Starts

    by chris gillam
    Being mentally tough is a skillset like any that takes repetitive practise daily. It is easy to seem disciplined when things are going well and eve...

  • It's not Difficult, It's just Different

    by chris gillam
    When it comes to the word difficult it is often associated with rarely done. People will speak of the difficult path they took and the difficult ca...