By practicing martial arts, you can master your mind and your emotions. That can help you develop greater emotional stability, assertiveness, self-confidence, and lessen aggressive feelings.
Read MoreRemember your worth before others try to “remind” you of their perceived worth of you.
Read MoreUpon arriving to teach my first class I said to myself, “This feels AMAZING!” The park in Summer is gorgeous. Being around all the students in person for the first time since March was invigorating - having that social connection in person again was indescribably impactful. Just being around other people, even as physically spaced as we were, relieved loads of emotional and physical stress I didn’t even realize I was carrying. We had the distance, the open space, the light, the nature, all supporting our adapted training program. It was a moment I won’t forget.
Read MoreLEVEL 3 is a mindset, a behavior, a choice.
Read MoreToday we must battle screen-fatigue, distractions, and flashy loud imagery that is constantly fighting for our attention (not to mention the real-life scenarios we must navigate just to survive). These things will train the brain to think short-term and rely on external stimuli to capture our attention. If said stimuli isn’t “fun” or flashy enough we swipe on through. Concentration is a muscle that takes practice to build and maintain.
Read MoreChildren love martial arts, sports, and really any activity that is new and entertaining. But when the entertainment value wears off and the values of patience, discipline, and effort are revealed as what it takes to succeed, often children want to quit the activity. Parents must help children succeed by providing a consistent routine and helping them mentally and physically prepare the right way at the right times.
Read MoreWe require the same exact discipline, effort, and focus it takes to excel in school so L3MAP students go back to school with backed by a consistent routine they maintained all summer long. It’s truly that simple and that impactful. If your child isn’t part of our program and they are now starting school, it’s not too late to increase their chances for academic success. Our program is a fun and effective way to help support their effort and reinforce their focus throughout the entire school year.
Read MoreEveryone needs martial arts…but for different reasons. Little ones for coordination and awareness, pre-teens for strengthening and discipline, teens for focus, self-esteem, and proper attitude, and adults for stress-relief, fitness, and positive socialization. LEVEL 3 Martial Arts Performance offers a unique Kempo Karate Jiu-Jitsu system that not only teaches those things but also provides direction for those looking to get more out of their personal performance.
Read MoreThe three secrets to success in martial arts, school, work, or even life? Their easy to remember, but they’re not always easy to live by. But for the men, women, and children that do apply these, they’ll definitely reap the rewards!
Read MoreWhat would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
Read MoreMartial arts training should never be held over your child's head as leverage to "incentivize" them to perform better at home or anywhere else - NEVER THREATEN TO "TAKE IT AWAY"!
Read MoreThere are 3 levels of personal performance - the 1st, the next, and then yours!
Read MoreFortunately, our Kempo-karate martial art is full of so many amazing movements and a variety of training drills that it makes being consistent in our program easier than most other activities.
Read MoreHowever, what we should all make a trend of is combatting the negativity that can so easily enter our lives by being part of an environment that is clean, friendly, encouraging, beautiful, functional and simple like our Dojo.
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