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, […]
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 […]
Anxiety is a state of uneasiness or worries, typically about an impending event, past trauma, or an uncertain outcome. It is a normal emotion that when triggered during a threatening situation or event is necessary for survival. Anxiety is the correlating feeling one gets when our fight-or-flight response arises in the face of danger. However, […]
Stress is a fact of life for most Charlotte residents. While levels of stress vary, the causes of stress are plentiful. Work, traffic, kids, traffic, money, traffic, personal relationships, and more. The most wonderful time of the year happens to also come with additional stress for some. Holiday stress is no joke, as our normal […]
We’ve overheard people say that “all martial arts schools are the same” – but what we know to be true is that none are the same. At our Charlotte martial arts classes, we strive to differentiate ourselves in several key categories as our goals are not the same as the goals of other martial arts […]
It is common for today’s professionals to be required to sit for a majority of their day. Usually at a desk. And while sit/stand desks have provided tremendous benefits and you may even have a treadmill desk, there are still negative health risks that come with sitting and being still for so much of your […]
At The Peaceful Dragon, we don’t just focus on the physical aspects of martial arts. Whether it is Tai Chi or Kung Fu, and even Yoga, all our classes work towards improving your emotional and physical health simultaneously. Charlotte’s Best Martial Arts Workout Often it is a physical motivation for health and wellness that brings […]