This week we invite you to practice a focus meditation and be reminded we are in charge of our focus and attention. It doesn’t have to be sitting for an hour; you can start with taking a deep, freeing breath (maybe the first one of the day?). Perhaps sit somewhere where you feel connected- how […]
Your New Family Activity: Martial Arts Family Day (April 2nd) will be here soon, and it’s the ideal time to talk about how to find family activities. If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old […]
Hello! This week we will practice a meditation that will remind us that we are in charge of our focus and attention. Isn’t that freeing? The media isn’t in charge; our work isnt’ in charge. WE are in charge at all times. We are in charge of what’s in focus. Here’s what we will play […]
Black Belt Excellence at home, at school and at the dojo March finds us bringing strategic thinking to the table in order to complete our goals. Identifying a challenge may be a step in taking action, but this is only half of the equation. Actively seeking a solution is the other half. When a student […]
The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are comprised of most types of fighting […]
Integrity and a Strong Spirit This week at Newbury Park Martial Arts Center we explore the concept of “ Fudo-shin”- unwavering spirit. Like a person with strong values that follows them- a person that you can trust? As To-Shin Do Ninja, we do what we say; and say what we do. ShareTwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
What do you think about this code: I work to develop love, happiness and loyalty among all members of my family. I avoid putting temporary personal gain ahead of the welfare of those I love. This is what we are studying at Newbury Park Martial Arts Center this week. Who do you consider your “community”? […]
The Positive Effects of Martial Arts for a Child in School Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that […]
The Importance of Role Models- Are You One? This week we look at the important people in our lives that have helped shape us into who we are today. This thought stream then leads us to explore how WE are role modeling for the community. How do you use your To-Shin Do confidence to […]
If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts could be the fitness solution that you have been searching for. Discover the benefits of martial arts for men’s […]