Parents of children with challenging behaviors seek to find answers for effective treatments, at home and outside the home. Many have sought psychological therapy and treatment with pharmaceuticals. Can martial arts training help or hinder progress for aggressive children? We have written about the potential benefits of martial arts training for children with hyperactivity and […]
Traumatic occurrences in one’s life can have a lasting negative impact. Trauma survivors can find themselves physically and emotionally frozen, a direct response to the events suffered, which have stacked their stresses so large that their psychological and emotional resources become depleted. Holistic practitioners and doctors alike are beginning to note the positive affects of […]
The Peaceful Dragon answers an oft-asked and oddly debated question, “Is karate a sport?” Children of the eighties will remember watching Mr. Miyagi teach Daniel-san the ways of karate with the memorable witticisms, “Wax on, wax off,” and “Paint the fence.” If you are a child of the eighties, you likely quote The Karate Kid […]
Martial arts practices offer many physical and emotional benefits. Beginning martial arts training at almost any age can improve overall health and well-being. What are the social benefits of martial arts? Those, who have never participated in martial arts, might never have considered that there are social benefits. Martial arts schools are veritable melting pots, […]
On Wednesday, May 20, Governor Roy Cooper approved the state’s move into phase two of reopening. At this time, The Peaceful Dragon remains in limbo with full reopening somewhere on the horizon – but as yet unknown. We are making preparations and plans for that time. Our Charlotte martial arts school is centered around personal […]
Have you ever been in yoga class, and been impressed at fellow classmates’ understanding of yoga pose instruction in their language of origin? The practice of yoga derives from one of the most ancient languages on Earth, known as Sanskrit. The Sanskrit language, in written form, can be traced as far back as 1500 B.C., […]
To the non-practicing layman, yoga poses might seem elementary, but each pose, has a proper approach and purpose. Some can even have more than one purpose. Are you familiar with these beginners’ yoga poses? If you are a yoga beginner or if you are considering taking up yoga as part of a healthful living regimen, […]
In these stressful and uncertain times, everyone is searching for their own ways to decompress – mind, body, and spirit. Even though we cannot currently participate in our martial arts classes in person, there are ways for us to all remain healthier while safely at home. Even if you have never practiced yoga or tai […]
We often speak about the more obvious and sought-after benefits of attending martial arts classes, such as physical fitness and self-defense skills. Did you know that there are additional life-enhancing benefits, as well? Let’s imagine for a moment, that you are considering reaching out to The Peaceful Dragon to discuss joining our martial arts classes. […]
Whether you are an experienced martial arts student or a beginner, who is in search of the right kung fu studio in Charlotte, The Peaceful Dragon invites you to visit our studio. There are many benefits to joining a martial arts school, for both mind and body, which we often write about. If you have […]