Martial arts gives us:
Self Discipline: The ability to what's needed to achieve our goals.
Focus: The skill of concentrating which is valuable in almost every endeavor.
Self Defense Skills: The confidence and ability the handle...
NY Martial Arts Academy is the winner of the most "Outstanding Martial Arts School in North America" -MP power summit (largest martial arts convention in the America)
Our instructors all have over a decade of martial arts...
You can't improve or get better at anything until you make it a priority to do what's needed to achieve your goals. So many people make New Year's resolutions that they don't keep. The reason many people don't get to where they...
1. Know what everyone else is doing but go above and beyond
-Martial Arts is so interesting because there tends to be this herd mentality. Ask yourself the question if I do things like everyone else what's the likelihood that I'm average...
Martial arts is so much more than punching and kicking. It has affected the instructors and myself in such a positive way. That's why we're so grateful for being able to share what we love. Teaching Bruce Lee's martial art is a privilege...
I have had the pleasure of training with and learning from some of the best martial artists of our time. They've taught me more than techniques. I've learned a little about the psychology of what it takes to make someone truly great at their...
So many of us procrastinate getting to the fitness and health level we deserve. We all make these excuses about how busy we are or if it was just a bit more convenient we would do it. Sometimes the perceived effort that we have to put in scares us...
The ability to overcome adversity is at the heart of Bruce Lee's story
At one point in his life, Bruce Lee was a struggling actor who was broke and unemployed. He was living off his wife Linda which must have been a huge ego blow to...
When I first started training I wasn't really much good. I struggled with some of the basic principles and techniques. My kicks had no power and I was constantly off balance. It took me a lot of time to learn but I had a few factors that kept me...
Over the past 31 years, we have helped tens of thousands of people achieve their martial arts, fitness, and personal development goals. I'm sure you have a ton of questions about how the program works and you want the info quickly so I'll...
Training in the basic JKD classes gives you an overall picture of the art. We cover a wide variety of topics including the different aspects of combat and the philosophical elements of the art. Specialty classes are much more specific and focus one...
Our mission is to provide adults and children a martial arts experience that is more than kicking and punching. We're here to improve people's lives by providing a superior method of self-defense, physical fitness, and peace of mind. The...
Being successful in martial arts in more about your mindset than physical ability or talent. A true martial artist is always working to:
1. Eliminate self-defeating thinking and elevate your expectations. The questions you ask yourself will...
In the age of technology, more and more kids seem to have a cell phone or tablet glued to their hands throughout the day. And while this has been a big help to parents, most believe it's still better for kids to get outside and be active....
Jeet Kune Do is definitely a very physically demanding sport that needs to be practiced with caution. If participants go into the sport without training gradually to prepare for the physical demands, they risk experiencing injuries that can detract...
Whether it’s Karate, Aikido, or Jeet Kune Do, martial arts have grown greatly in popularity in recent years. Everyone’s reason for taking them differs; some people are looking for a new way to exercise, others are looking for...
The ancient world of martial arts have been admired by people like you around the world for centuries. People have gained a lot from these exercise classes; many adults like you have spent hours watching their children practicing a move...
Jeet Kune Do is a popular form of martial art that emphasizes philosophy and practical fighting skill over rigid movements and patterns. Though Jeet Kune Do styles vary from trainer to trainer, all share the common purpose of readying the...
Mixed martial arts classes have been taking America by storm, and for good reason. While many who participate in MMA training have dreams of becoming the next Ronda Rousey or Chuck Liddell, many others are drawn to the sport for the health...
If you’ve ever watched a mixed martial arts match on TV, it’s natural to assume that all MMA practitioners must be muscled, ferocious, steely-eyed tough people with shaved heads and scary tattoos. However, while MMA fighters...
Martial arts classes give children a chance to engage in physical activity in a safe and fun environment. Skilled instructors, such as the team at NY Martial Arts Academy, work with kids to improve their self-esteem and help them learn...
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have difficult times in school due to their hyperactive nature and inability to focus on a task for a long period of time. Socialization can often be problematic for these...
Years ago, many people were under the impression that martial arts training was all about self-defense, which wasn’t the case in the past, nor is it the case now. Martial arts training has countless benefits, one of which is related to...
Unfortunately, bullies are a problem that has plagued schools since the dawn of formal education. For some reason, some kids think that teasing and hitting others is the way to increase self-esteem and popularity. One of the most difficult...
Jeet Kune Do was made popular by the martial artist, Bruce Lee. This form of martial arts training incorporates principles from boxing and fencing and borrows elements from Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. If you are considering...
