Category: Youth Self Defense & Fitness

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Whole Kid Health Starts with Movement

Sitting still is tough for a lot of kids, but too often today we see that kids want to sit still in front of screens rather than get up and move around. It’s not a new problem, but it is one that every parent is familiar with. It’s one of the great benefits of martial […]

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Is Learning Self Defense Still Relevant?

We now live in an age of smartphones in our pockets and cameras seemingly everywhere. There’s a constant feeling that someone is watching, so is there really a need to have physical self defense skills anymore? The truth is that there is more to self defense than throwing someone to the ground or hitting an […]

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Kids Learn Life Skills through Martial Arts

Though training in martial arts for kids looks like it’s about punching and kicking, it’s really about self confidence. More than ever before, kids live in a world where they are surrounded by screens that call out to be something different, to numb themselves with whatever content a marketer is placing in front of them. […]

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Myths About Weight Lifting and Strength Training

Making the decision to take control of your health and get into shape is never a bad call. Many people have turned to weight lifting and strength training to transform their bodies and feel amazing after successful workouts. Strength training and weight lifting can provide a full-body workout, build muscle, boost energy levels, and can […]

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Don’t just sit and watch TV!

There are a lot of activities to keep your kids engaged and busy during this time. Coach Shayne Herrera, ASD Instructor, tells us what he’s with his kids at home!

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Ev Pepper Talks About the ASD Youth Self Defense & Fitness Program

  Did you know that we have a Youth Self Defense & Fitness Program? It runs Monday-Thursday from 5:15pm-6:00pm and on Saturday at 10am-11am. Watch the video above as Everest Pepper, talks about the program in depth.

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