Instructor Tip: Create a systematic format for your warm-up routines and see better results! I have been teaching Martial Arts for 20 years. One thing

By Melody Johnson Fact: If you stick with the common “old school” teaching method, chances are you will limit your results with today’s youthful generation…

Overview of SKILLZ 10-Week Testing Cycle     Almost every Martial Arts school operates with some sort of testing cycle. A testing cycle is the

The Science & Psychology Behind SKILLZ When I started martial arts in 1987 as an 11-year old, things were very different. Kids and adults trained

Finding instructors today is not like shooting fish in a bucket. Today’s professional landscape is not like it was 10 years ago. Sure, an impactful

The children’s market is booming in the Martial Arts industry. It is becoming a very popular activity, particularly with children that have some degree of

Do’s and Don’ts for Playing Games in Class Depending on the Martial Arts instructor, you’ll either hear they are a raving fan of games in

Class Planning 101 Teaching a Martial Arts class without planning is like heading cross-country without a map. You can do it, but chances are you

Instructor Mindset: The New “Old School” Children’s Martial Arts Programs (Part 2)  In my last blog, I broke down the New “Old School” vs. the