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There are many reasons to sign up your child for martial arts. Here are 5 reasons why kids and parents find martial arts is a good fit for the family!

There is a reason why those worldwide believe that Martial Arts is one of the most valuable things you can involve your child in.

While it may seem obvious for some, we’ve received several questions recently from students and parents just learning about Hanshi Dave Kovar...

Which Martial Art is best for beginners?

Put down your pizza, because we have news for you: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles don’t do martial arts!

What is the best age to start martial arts? Can I learn martial arts at 40?

We feel strongly that no other group is better positioned to consult and educate about bully prevention than professional martial arts instruction.

The act of ‘giving’ and how it works can be tough to understand for a child. Sometimes the best way to explain something is through story and illustration.

There are a variety of ways to help your child deal with bullying and one of the most effective ways is to enroll them in martial arts.

Most kids have been told not to talk to strangers and probably would not have any idea what to do if they were lost or separated from their family. It will probably never happen, but it is good to have a plan just in case.

Next month is National Bullying Prevention Month and we believe martial arts is a great way to support the anti-bullying movement.

Raising kids today is arguably harder than ever before. But, there are some ways to help ease the stress and strain of raising your little ones and prevent behavior problems through good parenting.

As our children become more independent, it's important to help them understand the following phrase, "My safety is more important than their feelings."

Kovar's Martial Arts, a well-known chain of martial arts schools in the Sacramento Valley will be celebrating its 40th year of business in the coming year.

“I Bring Value to All My Relationships” serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy, respect, patience, and service.

The practice of martial arts is steeped in culture and tradition that anyone can partake in and is not subject to one ancestral background.

In these first few weeks of school, friendships can develop either good or bad much to the chagrin of parents.

A lot of times, we overlook our own talents and just how special we are as we go through our daily lives. This is especially true given how much more...

There are many things we can do as parents to cultivate positive self esteem in our children.

We see and hear many reasons and goals for parents enrolling their child into martial arts.

Our martial arts journey began for all of the right reasons, which turned out to be wrong.

Martial Arts has a wonderfully unique way in shaping our world in the most positive way.

What are the best physical activities for kids on the autism spectrum? Any activity that’s fun while also building physical skills is great. However...

Many times when people think of martial arts they think they need to be a black belt to know what to do in a dangerous situation, well that's not true.

The answer is, yes but maybe not in the way you expected. Doing homework regularly is an important part of having a successful school year.

How Can My Child Be Successful? During the school year, you hope for the best for your child. You want them to succeed in everything.

When our kids have a fear of something, we can help that fear be accepted or we can make that fear get suppressed inside and potentially develop into anxiety.

It is a scientific fact - people who have their goals written down are much more successful than those who only “keep their goals in their head.”

It is a scientific fact - people who have their goals written down are much more successful than those who only “keep their goals in their head.”

Cross-training provides fitness, variety, academic, and psychosocial benefits and prevents injury to young athletes.

In the Sacramento we are fortunate to have so many resources that can not only keep kids safe and busy after the school day ends...

When I look at the many reasons parents enroll their children in Martial Arts a need that comes up time and time again is Focus.

With our Holiday events coming up, we would  like to talk about the importance of community, teamwork, and relationships.

Raising kids today is arguably harder than ever before. But, there are some ways to help ease the stress and strain of raising your little ones and prevent behavior problems through good parenting.