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This Month's Feature Article:
Martial Arts in The News
Does Ibuprofen Help or Hurt During Exercise?
Phys Ed: Are Sports Drinks Actually Good for Kids?
Why does martial arts training help so much with behavior and academic performance in children?
This article looks at the link between recess and how children perform in school. This helps explain why the structured, yet fun classes at TMAA are also so helpful for kids in these important areas.
Childhood activity drops dramatically
Another perspective of exercise and your brain
Tai Chi supports your body's immune system!
Tai Chi helps with recovery from strokes
Can martial arts improve your capacity for willpower?
This article looks at neurological and psychological aspects of will power and how regularly challenging yourself in new ways (like learning martial arts) can increase your capacity to resist temptation and delay gratification.
The following articles were written by Mr. Espy for the benefit of students, their families and visitors to this site.
Contemplations
Anger
Attachment to a Specific Outcome - Part I
Attachment to a Specific Outcome - Part II
Inspiration During Difficult Times
This series goes into greater detail exploring the philosophies of Dojang Hun, The Three Relationships and how the concepts are applied.
Bring Philosophy into Action – The Dojang Hun and The Three Relationships
Service Without Return and Community
Children and Families
The following articles were written to provide information and support for the families of Traditional Martial Arts Academy.
San Xin Qigong - An Introduction for Parents
What is the Children's Moo Sah Do Program
What Kind of Black Belt Is My Child Working Toward, Anyway?
Nutrition for Children with ADD/ADHD
Training
Use these articles for ideas of how to make the most of training.
Eating Healthy - Water and Snacks
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is a common experience for martial artist (especially new students!). This series discusses the causes and treatments from two perspectives.
DOMS - The Western Perspective
DOMS - The Oriental Medicine Perspective
About Pyon Moo Do
The following articles describe some of the sources for the Pyon Moo Do curriculum
Where the Martial Meets the Arts
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