Category Archives: Kids

Tournament Time

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Wally

We love our kids tournaments! They are an awesome time to give students a chance to put their skills to the test in sparring, grappling, and forms. This year’s fall tournament will take place on Saturday, October 9th from 9AM-Noon. … Continue reading →

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Meet You Where You’re At

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Wally

Some kids can jump right into our martial arts program, no problem. Others hesitate. Some try to jump right in and then decide they weren’t actually ready to leap in. In short, everyone is different. We’ve always prided ourselves on … Continue reading →

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Spring Break Camp! Early bird signup.

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Wally

We haven’t done a Spring Break Camp in a long time… so it’s time! Martial Arts! Crafts! Art! All the amazing things! Ages 6-8 can do a half day. Ages 8 and up can do a whole day or a … Continue reading →

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Fall 2022 Youth Tournament

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Wally

Huzzah! The time is upon us once again. Out annual fall tournament. All students are invited! Kids ages 3-13 can grapple, spar, and do forms. They don’t have to do all three events, they can just do one or two … Continue reading →

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Moving the Armbar from the Dummy to Real Humans

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Wally

When we teach our youngest students how to do an armbar, we show them on a grappling dummy. It’s safer. It’s quicker. You don’t have to be patient with your partner. However, it leads to a problem: how do you … Continue reading →

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