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Physical wellness is one of the primary reasons for people to engage in a martial arts class. Learning self-defense, becoming physically active, and developing discipline are all prevalent reasons, but at the core of it is wellness. Yet an understated benefit to wellness is how it soothes the mind. It promotes an inner sense of

Couples self-defense may not be the first thing that pops into your mind as an activity for Valentine’s Day, but this is a surprisingly popular and enriching experience among Aplomb Martial Arts’ clientele. Learning martial arts on its own merits already has a lot of practical uses and benefits in life. However, doing it with

The role discipline plays in martial arts and life cannot be overstated. Discipline has remained one of the great pillars of martial arts, both in learning and the benefit gleaned from it. Learning this virtue and developing it through martial arts practice creates tremendous advantages when applied in everyday life. Here is why it’s important: 

Most people think of flashy combat moves like in the movies when they think of martial arts. But when done correctly and the proper training, martial arts in Kansas City is more than just impressive movements. It benefits everyone, from kids and teens to adults, and all can benefit from taking up martial arts either

If you think about it, martial arts make a great Christmas gift. If you are still stumped on what you want to give a family member or a friend for the holidays, think about giving them the gift of some martial arts lessons. It may be a bit of an unusual gift to give, but

Are you staying in to watch some movies? How about martial arts movies? During the holidays, everyone at Aplomb Martial Arts knows that people want to stay in with their loved ones, curl up with a hot drink, and watch a show. It’s the perfect way to spend the holidays as snow drifts down outside.

RISE ABOVE-19: A SCHOOL DAY CAMP Aplomb Martial Arts of Lenexa is proud to offer our new program Rise Above-19 to our community beginning Monday, December 7th. Our dojo will be available 5 days a week 8:00am-4:00pm as a safe environment for kids in kindergarten through high school to connect to their virtual classroom. Our

Harsh words, physical violence, and other forms of bullying are detrimental to a child’s immediate physical and mental well-being. Even more worryingly, the effects of being harassed by their peers can last long after a child has grown up. Research suggests that individuals who were bullied as children are at high risk of developing anxiety

Feeling gloomier than usual during the winter is not uncommon. Overcast skies and freezing temperatures can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Staying cheerful and optimistic in the winter can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. If you can’t seem to shake off your winter blues, try the following tips to give

As members of Aplomb Martial Arts know, discipline is a word that isn’t taken lightly in their field. This virtue is one of the most crucial foundations when building character through martial arts. In this field, it’s not about being the aggressor or the complete defeat of the person you’re up against on the mat.