by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 3, 2016 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo
Kids Taekwondo in Chandler & Gilbert, Arizona Learning taekwondo is not an easy task. In fact, it takes a lot of hard work and practice to earn each belt and it gets even harder as you progress towards black belt status. But the benefits that taekwondo offers...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 31, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Society & Social Issues
Stop Bullying in its Tracks with Karate! If you live in the East Valley and have a child who is facing bullying at school, bring him/her in to one of Sandoval Freestyle Karate’s schools to try a free martial arts class. We don’t accept bullying, we...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
When a martial artist was faced with a butcher knife-wielding robber, William Hicks, his martial arts training kicked in and his would be assailant not only got his butt kicked, but he also is sitting behind bars waiting for the outcome of his trial. Hicks, 42, of...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
In an attempt to fight her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), army veteran Jennifer Madden has taken up martial arts. She currently trains in East Berlin, Pennsylvania at a gym run by Waylon Yohe and doesn’t have to pay a penny thanks to Project Takedown...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 1, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Child Development, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
It’s important to teach kids life skills that they can carry with them for years to come. Karate has many benefits for people of all ages, especially kids. Children who take martial arts lessons from six to 11 can help them learn to handle bullying, teaches healthy...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Karate has many benefits for people of all ages. It helps you to develop the healthy lifelong habit of fitness, it gives you valuable skills to defend yourself, and it creates a sense of life balance. For teens especially, it helps develop respect for all people,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 24, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
Everyone reading this has the opportunity to change the world. “How?” You ask. It starts with thought, so begin thinking about how you can make a difference today!
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 19, 2015 | Blog, Inspirational Quotes, Martial Arts, Quotes & Sayings, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
True success doesn’t come easy and this quote says it best… If you want true success you must be prepared to put your heart, mind, and soul into your efforts!
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
We love inspirational stories and few have moved us more than learning of Kris Silbaugh. Kris was born with just one hand, but clearly refused to let his deformity prevent him from achieving his goals. One of which was to play high school football and be a receiver!...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Video Clips
When Khari Touré found out that his daughter was being picked on at school, he decided to produce an anti-bullying song aimed to empower others to stand up for themselves. A note from Touré: “I hope this song and video empowers children who have been abused,...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog, Inspirational Quotes, Martial Arts, Quotes & Sayings, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
Seeking perfection is the first step towards perfecting your techniques in martial arts. Excellence comes from hard work, practice, and more practice!
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 5, 2015 | Blog, Child Development, Society & Social Issues
This is an interesting representation of children’s motor skill throughout different stages of child development – starting from under 18 months, to two years of age, and three to four years of age. Additionally, there are 10 toys listed that are believed...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog, Inspirational Quotes, Martial Arts, Quotes & Sayings, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
This is so true when it comes to so many of our passions in life. So remember, if you truly want to accomplish something important to you, make the time to do so! You’ll be glad you did.
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 1, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
In this video, Sam Kaye, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and instructor in Kendal, England with a deformed right arm, leads the charge for individuals with disabilities everywhere to challenge themselves and do what they love. Sam, of course, has a passion for BJJ...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Feb 16, 2015 | Blog, Bullying, Society & Social Issues
Bullying is recognized as a major problem in American schools, as almost 30 percent of kids in grades six through 12 have reported being bullied at school and 20 percent of children in grades one through six suffer the same fate. Victims of bullying endure a terrible...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo, Weight Loss, Women's Health
It is a fact that those who set goals in life are more likely to achieve success than those who wing it and hope for the best. Goal setting can help you succeed in education, your career, and even in your fitness goals. Taekwondo students who write down their goals...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
Not only is karate a useful self-defense tool, it is a fantastic way of keeping fit. It is also one of the few activities where the entire family unit can come together and enjoy doing something. The family-oriented classes at Sandoval Freestyle Karate’s centers in...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 23, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
Most people come to the Sandoval Freestyle Karate schools in Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona, to learn more about self-defense. While they will certainly improve their physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and fitness levels, students are consistently surprised...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 6, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
One of the most common questions we are asked at Sandoval Karate is, “What is the ideal age for my child to start learning karate?” To be honest, it is hard to pin down a perfect age due to the different rates of development in kids, but in most cases, 6 years of age...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
Although the gap in equality between the sexes is supposed to be shortening, women are still perceived to be the ‘weaker’ sex and the majority of violent attacks are perpetrated by men against women. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to use diplomacy to talk...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo
Taekwondo is known to be a fantastic tool for improving your physical strength and cardiovascular conditioning. It is a relatively new martial art originally developed by Korean experts who combined Chinese martial arts, Okinawan karate, and various Korean traditions....
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
People of all ages can benefit from karate training, even those as young as 3 years old. It helps develop social and physical skills, as well as life-long habits of physical fitness and discipline. Let’s take a look at how karate can be a highly beneficial...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 5, 2014 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Society & Social Issues
It has been proven in numerous scientific studies that martial arts, such as karate, helps to promote improved behavior in kids by giving them an outlet for their energy and aggression, while helping to focus their minds. If your child has issues with his behavior, it...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 8, 2014 | Blog, Bullying, Society & Social Issues
In past generations, bullying was often brushed under the carpet and those that suffered from it were derided for being weak or scared to defend themselves. Thankfully, modern society has recognized bullying as a real problem and various studies have shown just how...
