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 […]
For many, who are first beginning their martial arts journey, the motivation is led by a longing for physical improvement. There are many physical benefits to making martial arts a regular part of your life. Strength, balance, and weight loss are three attainable physical improvements. But the physical practice transcends the body. At The Peaceful […]
Practicing martial arts has long been known to improve a person’s mental health. But can Martial Arts classes in Charlotte actually make you happier? “Money Can’t Buy You Happiness” is a common phrase; you may or may not agree with. But what if science supported the argument? Researchers at Yale and Oxford worked on figuring […]
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 […]
It is not a secret to most of our readers that regular Martial Arts, Tai Chi, and Yoga practice can all help you lose weight. But, you may not know the best way to approach these classes if indeed weight loss is one of your top goals. Attending class regularly is a great start, as […]
The Peaceful Dragon Newsletter – May 2018 May Holidays National Salad Month 1st Mother Goose Day 16th Love a Tree Day 4th Star Wars Day 18th International Museum Day 8th No Socks Day 23rd Lucky Penny Day 13th Frog Jumping Day […]