Martial Arts School in Pittsburgh, PA
In the age of electronically induced social isolation, it is good to be reminded of why we need real humans both to interact with ourselves and to act as leaders for our children. It is also important for coaches to be reminded of the vastly important role they serve in society and to not lose …
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Since we’ve been having all of our karate classes online via video calls on Zoom, I thought I’d share my video conferencing recommendations with my fellow karate-kas! For us to prepare our “home dojo,” we need to consider more than just a camera! Your Environment To avoid injury to yourself and others, please clear the …
Due to the recent news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our physical location is closed until further notice as of March 16th, 2020. I am monitoring the news from the CDC and our local/state governments for guidance. We are temporarily transitioning to online classes during these challenging times to continue your training. Online Classes We will …
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You are doing a great job, mama! The third trimester was personally the hardest trimester for me. I continued attending classes until I reached 37 weeks; not because I couldn’t do it physically, but because I got too large for my gi! I opted to continue practicing at home until the day I delivered. In …
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One of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to keep in good shape throughout your pregnancy. As you enter the second trimester, you’ll likely begin to worry about the weight you’ll gain, and consistent exercise will definitely help you gain an appropriate amount. This article is the second in …
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