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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Oct 25, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues
It is rare to meet one whom has not at some point experienced difficulty listening, comprehending or fully understanding, some industries may label this as some sort of medical condition, however, listening and learning skills are generally learned by practice. The...