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Meditation is more than just sitting quietly
The point of mediation isn't to completely clear you mind of thought. It's to learn to be present in the current moment. Read on to see how

Nicholas Acri
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Did you know we had a YouTube Channel?
The Jae Nam Training Academy YouTube channel is full of martial arts and Ki Gong videos. Great for any martial arts enthusiast!

Nicholas Acri
Feb 24, 20231 min read


Fix achy feet in just 5 minutes a day!
If you haven't figured it out by now , I'm a martial artist. So I use my feet for more than just walking and I'm on them the majority of...

Nicholas Acri
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Small habit changes can make a big impact on stress levels
I wanted to share how I was able to reduce my stress levels by just making a slight change to my morning routine. During the weekday...

Nicholas Acri
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Warm up those cold winter hands with this quick routine!
Improving circulation in your hands is easy and it takes just a few minutes a day.

Nicholas Acri
Feb 3, 20231 min read


How Tang Soo Do has changed me.
Black belt candidate, Wren, writes about her journey through the marital arts has affected her life.
Wren Bakewell
Aug 25, 20214 min read


The Five Codes and Me
Frank's essay for his 2nd degree black belt test outlines how his journey in the martial arts has affected all aspects of his life.
Frank Klimovitz
Aug 16, 20218 min read


Reflection on my Challenges and Accomplishments:A Mindful Analysis of my Journey Thus Far
Ian has come a long way on his martial arts journey. In his essay for 2nd degree black belt he reflects on his accomplishments.
Ian Poole
Aug 8, 20217 min read


14 Attitude requirements to achieve any goal
Everyone has goals in life and like many goals they can seem like a big undertaking at first. But, if you keep these 14 things in mind...

Nicholas Acri
Apr 20, 20213 min read


Why I'm passionate about bringing Ki Gong to my area
I've been a martial artist practically my entire life. It's always been a way for me to find out what my limits were and work to push...

Nicholas Acri
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Fun times were had learning something new!
This past weekend a small group of students took the opportunity to attend a staff workshop at the studio. There was a mix of ages and...

Nicholas Acri
Feb 22, 20211 min read


5 Reasons couples who kick together stick together.
5 reasons why couples who kick together stick together. 1.) Quality time together You’re both busy between work, daily chores, kids, ect....

Nicholas Acri
Feb 14, 20212 min read


Life Lessons from board breaking
When one of my students fails to break I always bring up my personal story. When I was a color belt I failed to do a back kick for one of my

Nicholas Acri
Jan 27, 20212 min read


Confidence building is a process
Parents will enroll their child in activities for a number of reasons. Martial arts classes are no different. One of the main reasons...

Nicholas Acri
Jan 19, 20212 min read
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