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  • Karate - Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime

    by chris gillam
    Admit it. When the going gets tough at home we’ve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can ge...

  • The 3 Disciplines that Drive Kids to Success!

    by chris gillam
    Why is that some kids seem so driven and motivated while others seem to lack enthusiasm? Is it in their nature or DNA? Is it the environment they l...

  • The 4Ds of Organization

    by chris gillam
    With September here and back to school on the horizon we hope this year will be better than the previous. Having said that we are all limited for t...

  • Wakeup and Smell the Routine

    by chris gillam
    Getting the most out of your day and time requires disciplined routines that can eventually become habits. Being organized with systems can help pr...

  • Excited to Be Back!

    by chris gillam
    With life starting to return to a little bit back to normal, I am sure there are a lot of new routines and habits that many of us are looking forwa...

  • Hard Work's a Good Distraction

    by chris gillam
    If we asked our students to hold a push-up at the top for one full second and at the bottom for one full second most students would find that extre...

  • They Did it Again!

    by chris gillam
    This past week at First Choice Martial Arts was an incredible display of commitment and determination from every single student within our school. ...

  • The FCMA Rule

    by chris gillam
    This month, First Choice Martial Arts students are challenged to exercise their self discipline by following the FCMA Rule. This rule incorporates ...

  • Lockdown - 6 Tips for New Habits

    by chris gillam
    With the next 28 days stuck at home you might be thinking, what am I going to do with this time on my hands. Some of you may be working, some of yo...

  • There are No Problems, Only Solutions

    by chris gillam
    People do not often get excited about problems but seem to have a different mindset when we give them a challenge. Anthony Robbins will often speak...

  • What is Slump-a-titis?

    by chris gillam
    The First Choice Martial Arts dictionary defines Slump-a-titis as a condition where seemingly normal children become a little bit lazier with schoo...

  • Assisting your Child in Being More Mature and Responsible

    by chris gillam
    There is no such thing as a perfect child, perfect teacher, or perfect parent. With schedules these days the activities and endless things can some...