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A Small Chain of Martial Arts Schools in South Eastern Virginia is passionate about Changing Lives in their Community.

changinglivesmartialarts — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:41:53 +0000

A Small Chain of Martial Arts Schools in South Eastern Virginia is passionate about Changing Lives in their Community.

Training at Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Changing Lives Martial Arts is about reaching your personal goals in a safe and fun environment. It’s about learning Martial Arts for increased physical ability and mental awareness. It is truly more than just kicking or punching. Its’ about changing a life in a positive training environment, states; Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas of Virginia Beach; a resident and local school owner since 1991.

You’ve tightened your abs, stretched your hamstrings and built your biceps, but have you exercised to build your mental stamina? Exercise helps your body resist stress-related disorders. The brain sends signals to the body to produce adrenaline during stressful situations, but it’s meant to be for short periods of time, not long-term. Long-term exposure to adrenaline causes many physical problems, and can contribute to headaches, digestive problems, colds, high blood pressure, heart disease and even stomach fat!

According to Barbara Brehm-Curtis, EdD, professor of exercise and sport studies at Smith College in Northampton, MA, “If done consistently, physical activity actually reduces your stress reactivity. That means less adrenaline gets released and you don’t get as stressed out by things that used to upset you.”

There are some things you can do to facilitate the stress resistance factors. Choose physical activities, like martial arts, that allow you to have fun! This alters the brain chemistry in a positive way, reducing stress. Playing vigorously has the added benefit of ridding your body of stress-causing hormones such as adrenaline.

Strength training, yoga or any exercise, which involves tensing then releasing muscles, can act as progressive relaxation. As Dr. Brehm-Curtis explains it, “When you measure muscle electrical activity after weight training, there’s less electrical activity, indicating that the muscles are more relaxed.”

If you are not the type to meditate, try rhythmic, repetitive activities such as Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu, swimming, rowing, Krav Maga, or running which increase alpha brain waves. These are the same waves that produce a meditative calm.

How many of us have said we can’t find time for one 30 or 40 minute exercise session? The American Council on Exercise suggests taking a 10-minute break every 90 minutes to climb stairs or walk around the building. You’ll accumulate 50 minutes of exercise in an eight-hour day and be more productive, because you’re reducing stress and physically moving.

For stress-relieving benefits, try exercising at least 30 minutes most days of the week. If you are new to exercise, begin with just two or three days, then work up to five or more days. If you need help or have questions, ask your Taekwondo martial arts instructor. Remember, exercise doesn’t just affect your physical appearance, but your mental health too.

Try a fun and safe workout for “FREE” with their 3 DAY CONFIDENCE COURSE at Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts. Serving four locations in Hampton Roads. Please contact CLMA at 757-471-9002 for a “Free 3 Day Fitness Class” and Experience The Difference !

Many styles of mixed martial arts such as; Kung Fu, Karate, MMA Fighter style training that is safe and fun (as seen on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Cage Training and MMA Video’s), Kick Boxing, Self Defense, Fighting Styles, and Krav Maga, have been incorporated into the ATA’s program by Grand Master Soon Ho Lee’s Taekwondo. Grand Master is a Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts Master in America and is recognized as a U.S. Taekwondo leader. Martial Arts Movies have shown the various Martial Arts techniques that ATA Utilizes in classes in Virginia Beach. While the Traditional Taekwondo programs utilize a Taekwondo style uniform, the Krav Maga utilizes a line of Mixed Martial Arts Fight Wear, MMA Apparel and MMA clothing for the student uniform.

Master Instructor Tracy Lee Thomas and his Team Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Changing Lives Martial Arts Instructors offer a FREE 3 DAY CONFIDENCE COURSE to all community members. Senior Master Thomas states; “We believe our programs are top notch and we want the community to see our programs for what they are. We our confident that our FREE 3 Day course will give the community the confidence they need prior to enrolling in our program. We want our students to feel comfortable prior to enrolling in our ATA family.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I3Nxg-vrh4

Who is the ATA or American Taekwondo Association?

changinglivesmartialarts — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:40:15 +0000

Who is the ATA or American Taekwondo Association?

The ATA or American Taekwondo Association is a family oriented martial arts organization that strives for perfection using the Songahm Taekwondo system as one of the base to their curriculum.

The “Songahm Star” is the pattern that is formed on the ground if all 18 forms of the Songahm system are completed. In a perfect Songahm Star, the distance from the center point of the star to the top point is nine feet (“feet” being the student’s foot length). The total distance from the top point to the bottom point equals 18 feet, representing the number of forms in the Songahm system.

“Martial Art” is a broad term encompassing the many styles of physical discipline (fighting) arts that have been developed over the centuries. To say that the style of Songahm Taekwondo is just another “martial art” would be an oversimplified explanation of the world’s largest centrally administered martial art. This system of teaching and training is unequaled in the martial arts community.

During its early years, the ATA used the Chahng-hun style of forms (also used by the International Taekwondo Federation). But although this style was widely accepted in the community, Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee felt that its forms did not accurately reflect Taekwondo — particularly the strength and beauty of Taekwondo kicking techniques. As a result, he believed the forms contributed little to the Taekwondo curriculum. For example, white belts were expected to know front kicks and side kicks, but no front kick appeared until the third (yellow belt) form, and there was no side kick until the form after that!

From 1983 to 1990, Eternal Grand Master Lee introduced the eighteen Songahm forms. These forms are part of a fully-integrated curriculum, in which everything a student learns reinforces everything else. The forms contain all or nearly all of the techniques that students are expected to know at each rank, the one-step sparring segments complement the forms, and all of these patterns lead logically to the movements required for each succeeding rank.

The Songahm curriculum facilitates a smooth progression from one rank to the next, so that students who begin Taekwondo feeling they’ll never be able to do a simple block (for example) suddenly find themselves a few years later doing 360-degree jumping kicks with ease.

Songahm Taekwondo also focuses on personal development of the mind and body. To say it is just self-defense would be to lose most of the valuable ideas and philosophy behind this ancient art.

The heightened capacity for self-defense resulting from our Taekwondo is really a fringe benefit that is gained by dedicating one’s self to the values, philosophy and training of Songahm Taekwondo. When learning, a student is in a true, traditional Taekwondo class, focusing not just on the physical but also on discipline, honor, self-control, respect, courtesy, perseverance and loyalty.

A beginner does not focus on being a skilled martial artist within a month or two, as a strong foundation in Taekwondo must be built first. Trying to advance beyond your level without proper guidance is like building a house on concrete that has not dried. Though the house may still stand, the foundation would not be as strong and the appearance of the house may not be as presentable.

The ATA and its affiliated organizations help build a strong foundation of Songahm Taekwondo in each of its members, a foundation from which advancement in both the martial art (mind and body) and in self defense can be built and added on to in perpetuity.

Changing Lives provides you with the best Chesapeake and Virginia Beach karate, taekwondo a Mixed Martial Arts Instruction. Changing Lives Martial Arts teaches karate, taekwondo, kung fu and krav maga to everyone from tiny tigers and kids to adults and seniors and all levels from beginners to advanced. These disciplines, be it taekwondo, mixed martial arts, karate, or kung fu, can be practiced by people of all ages, from the very young, to the elderly. For adults wishing to practice these disciplines, the benefits of studying them offer some of the same benefits as it does for children.

Many people consider various types of martial arts as an extreme martial arts, hybrid martial art or High Velocity Martial Art sports, taekwondo, and Karate? Extreme, hybrid or a High Velocity dynamic style of sport fighting is seen in the world of Mixed Martial Arts such as in the UFC. Traditional Karate and Sport Karate are two very different types of training and styles states, Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Martial Arts.

Western Wrestling and boxing along with various other fighting forms, combat sports, reality based systems are indeed a physical and mental martial arts forms of practice and theory that has evolved over the years. The general public perception of the martial arts is thoughtfully seen or envisioned as an “art” within the martial arts. The Origins that were brought from the East to the West are a wide variety and have greatly seen an evolution over the past few decades. Martial arts such as these include, Taekwondo, Karate, Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Aikido. Tracy Lee Thomas, a Martial Arts Master Instructor states; “As seen in the sky, our universe holds an abundance of stars both known and unknown that are of great value to our world. Traditional martial arts like the stars in the universe, they hold an unfathomable amount of valued treasures that await a student training in karate at Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Changing Lives Martial Arts . The programs taught at Changing Lives is more than kicking and punching, it can define a person and give them a more defined meaning in life. Through the traditional aspects of martial arts training and life skills utilized within a training course, one will strengthen and fine tune their mental and physical awareness, agility and self discipline.

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts of both Virginia Beach, Virginia and Chesapeake, Virginia offers all community members a free 3 day karate confidence course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I3Nxg-vrh4

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts Positively Impacts the Local Communities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.

changinglivesmartialarts — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:38:47 +0000

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts Positively Impacts the Local Communities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.

Teaching Martial Arts in a local community where students can be positively affected by the impact of Sr. Master Thomas’ nationally recognized martial arts teaching systems.

1. Change a Life: Enroll your child in a Chesapeake karate, taekwondo a Mixed Martial Arts and Virginia Beach ATA Martial Arts Academy that teaches strong life skills and character developmental skills.

2. Top Fuel for Chesapeake and Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach students: provide and maintain balanced meals and diet to fuel a young and active child.

3. Know your child: what are his/her attributes and qualities. Try out a martial arts class and take part of your child’s learning curves.

4. Allergies: Remove annoying allergens from the diet

5. Physical movement: find time to stay active and know how much time is needed to burn off that energy. ATA Nationally Certified Changing Lives Martial Arts Chief Instructor Mr. Lathe Craft 3rd Degree Black Belt one of the highest ranking students of Senior Master Thomas states Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Students obtain physical fitness and self control through their Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Martial Arts training.

6. Down Time: Limit television and video games

7. Music: Utilize background music to calm –have them learn to play and instrument

8. Education: Provide strong mental and physical education programs that utilize techniques that work for your child.

9. Timing: when is your child best “learning time”?

10. Role Models: provide strong “Role Models” for your child. Parents of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Martial Arts students enjoy having their children look up to their Instructors as role models and for guidance.

11. Excessive Energy: channel energy in the right direction; find that “special” physical activity their good at and no bench sitting

12. Goals: focus on short term goals and activities to keep your child focused

13. Perception: does your child perceive that his/her parents hold a positive image of him/her? This is an important one. Do they feel, “I can’t ever do this right”, or “I can never please them”.

14. Tasks-Routines-Learning: Utilize the visual aspect of learning with a “Hands On” approach. Let them “See & Touch” while learning. Simple flow charts, diagrams that they help create will help them stay on task. Utilize “incidental learning techniques”.

15. Leader: Yes! Your child can be a leader. Let your child lead another younger child and feel important. This is done many times in a Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts School to positively correct a behavioral concern.

16. Communication: utilize effective communication. This means we want to find what “clicks” for our children when communicating. Raising ones voice, yelling, screaming will cause a child to shut down and become a non-listener.

17. Therapy: There are many types of therapy, research all your avenues. Remember, it’s alright to ask for help.

18. Family Time: family time is important, knowing one has support in a caring and loving environment. Spend quality time with your child; pick a day each week that is family day. Let your child assist in the decision making process as to what the family will do on family day.

19. Family Martial Arts: Chesapeake karate, taekwondo a Mixed Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Virginia believe in utilizing “Positive Life Skills” and “Positive Character Developmental Skills” that assist parents and their children on strengthening their abilities in all aspects of their lives. Senior Master Thomas states: “ATA Martial Arts Instructors aren’t Doctors, but we truly believe and have seen time and time again that children and adults can reduce and in many cases, no longer need the medication prescribed for ADD/ADHD. It’s about trying multiple options and there are many out there”.

20. Parent Education: Parents, please study hard and research the various options for your children. Ask your Instructor if there is something more they can do to help. Many times there is a small positive reward that can be announced in class for a positive action or accomplishment. Please remember, you aren’t in this alone and there are numerous amounts of people that can help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX1PX-ma1K8

As Rampage Jackson’s ‘A-Team’ Hits Theaters, a Look at MMA Stars on Film from Virginia Beach & Chesapeake Krav Maga Martial Arts

changinglivesmartialarts — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:51:13 +0000

As Rampage Jackson’s ‘A-Team’ Hits Theaters, a Look at MMA Stars on Film from Virginia Beach & Chesapeake Krav Maga Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Artist, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson blamed the time he took off to film “The A Team” for his recent loss to Rashad Evans in UFC 114; but after watching the A Team Movie with several martial arts students from Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Jackson definitely looked like an MMA Fighter in the movie.

If you were a fan of the 80’s television show, The A-Team, you will be satisfied after seeing this movie. Hannibal, Face, Murdock and B.A. are back in action in this soon to be martial arts classic film. The plot revolves around a single MacGuffin: the recovery of stolen treasury plates by a mercenary group affiliated with the CIA. Jessica Biel, who absurdly plays a high-ranking military officer, manages to muddle through and befriend the team in a moment of need. This simple plot — without an exhaustive “save the world” bent — allows more time to be spent hanging out at base camp with four actors who are clearly having a good time playing off each other.

It’s a pleasant surprise for summer movie season: a mindless action movie that can draw audiences by the performances and not the explosions. Take the time to enjoy the MMA aspect of this film.

Will this movie springboard the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Rampage Jackson, into other big Hollywood productions? That isn’t for Krav Maga Virginia Beach to decide. However, since so many critics are referring to his recent “rusty” performance in his recent UFC 114, we can help you brush up your martial arts skills.

Krav Maga Virginia Beach and Krav Maga Chesapeake are offering 3 Free Classes. Call today to schedule your first lesson. www.kravmagavirginiabeach.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuSg2Zm153k

Changing Lives Combat Systems Training Facilities in Hampton Roads

Master Instructor: Senior Master T. L. Thomas
7th Degree

Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility:
3809 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Princess Anne Shoppes (next to One Life Fitness)
Phone: 757-471-9002
Email: Inquiry@kravmagavirginiabeach.com

Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility:
1169 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Red Mill Commons Shopping Center (next to Pier One Imports)

Phone: 757-563-9022
Email: Inquiry@kravmagavirginiabeach.com

Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility:
236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168)
Phone: 757-432-9022
Email: Inquiry@kravmagavirginiabeach.com

Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility:
501F Kempsville Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Greenbrier Shoppes Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway)
Phone: 757-382-9022
Email: Inquiry@kravmagavirginiabeach.com

Western Branch Now Open! Chesapeake, Virginia

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts
P.O. Box 68820
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23471
Website address: www.kravmagavirginiabeach.com
Headquarters: 757-471-9022

Changing Lives Martial Arts and Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas holds the Master License agreement for the Hampton Roads area for both the American Taekwondo Association and Krav Maga Worldwide.

Toy Story 3 Movie Hits Red Mill Commons ATA Martial Arts

changinglivesmartialarts — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:48:49 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts

Master Instructor

Senior Master Tracy Lee Thomas

Phone #: 757-563-9022

email: Inquiry@ATAKICK.com

RED MILL COMMONS ATA MARTIAL ARTS

Mr. Bob Kroetsch, Chief Instructor

1169 Nimmo Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23456

757.563.9022

REGAL STRAWBRIDGE MARKETPLACE 12

Mr. Michael Kennedy, General Manager

2133 General Booth Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23456

757.563.9270

Toy Story 3 Movie Hits Red Mill Commons

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – Red Mill Commons ATA Martial Arts has announced their plans to host a KidzNPower Child Safety & Adult Martial Arts event throughout the opening weekend of Toy Story 3 at Regal Strawbridge Marketplace in Virginia Beach.

Join us by welcoming Toy Story 3, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Ken & Barbie will be making an appearance as well. The team work you see amongst these popular characters is similar to what you would find within our Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts academy. The American Taekwondo Association instructors focus on teaching their students leadership skills in a team environment. Call today for One Week Free, 757-563-9022.

Mr. Kroetsch, Chief Instructor and the students at Red Mill Commons ATA Martial Arts will be promoting child safety to the community members throughout the summer months. Stop by the ATA Martial Arts table for a free child safety item, to ask for martial arts information or to schedule your first Black Belt Lesson. Learn to break a board and the Red Mill Commons ATA Martial Arts Staff will take a picture and email it directly to you.

To learn more about how you can get involved and train with ATA Martial Arts, visit www.atakick.com. Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake will be giving gift cards to Regal Cinemas for the new members that join in June and July. Mention the movie to earn yours today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUEE0JP2E0

Changing Lives Taekwondo Training Facilities in Hampton Roads

Master Instructor: Senior Master T. L. Thomas
7th Degree

Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility:
1169 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Red Mill Commons Shopping Center (next to Pier One Imports) Phone: 757-563-9022
Email: inquiry@atakick.com

Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility:
236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168)
Phone: 757-432-9022
Email: Inquiry@atakick.com

Western Branch Now Open! Chesapeake, Virginia

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts
P.O. Box 68820
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23471
Website address: www.atakick.com
Email: SMT@atakick.com
Headquarters: 757-471-9022

Changing Lives Martial Arts and Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas holds the Master License agreement for the Hampton Roads area for both the American Taekwondo Association and Krav Maga Worldwide.

changinglivesmartialarts — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:46:35 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts

Master Instructor

Senior Master Tracy Lee Thomas

Phone #: 757-382-9022 or 757-432-9022

email: Inquiry@ATAKICK.com

GREENBRIER SHOPPES & EDINBURGH COMMONS

ATA MARTIAL ARTS

Mr. Lathe Craft, Chief Instructor

Greenbrier Shoppes

501 Kempsville Rd.

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Edinburgh Commons

236 Carmichael Way

Chesapeake, VA 23322

REGAL GREENBRIER CINEMA 13

Jeff Leporrati, General Manager

600 Jarman Rd.

Chesapeake, VA 23320

757-420-3456

Toy Story 3 Hits Chesapeake Martial Arts

CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA – Chesapeake ATA Martial Arts at Greenbrier Shoppes and Edinburgh Commons has announced their plans to host a KidzNPower Child Safety & Adult Martial Arts event throughout the opening weekend of Toy Story 3 at Regal Greenbrier in Chesapeake.

Mr. Craft, Chief Instructor and the students at Greenbrier and Edinburgh Commons ATA Martial Arts will be promoting child safety to the community members throughout the summer months. Stop by the ATA Martial Arts table for a free child safety item, to ask for martial arts information or to schedule your first Black Belt Lesson. Learn to break a board and the Chesapeake Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts Staff will take a picture and email it directly to you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUEE0JP2E0

Changing Lives Taekwondo Training Facilities in Hampton Roads

Master Instructor: Senior Master T. L. Thomas
7th Degree

Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility:
236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168)
Phone: 757-432-9022
Email: Inquiry@atakick.com

Western Branch Now Open! Chesapeake, Virginia

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts
P.O. Box 68820
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23471
Website address: www.atakick.com
Email: SMT@atakick.com
Headquarters: 757-471-9022

Changing Lives Martial Arts and Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas holds the Master License agreement for the Hampton Roads area for both the American Taekwondo Association and Krav Maga Worldwide.

Toy Story 3 Movie Hits Princess Anne ATA Martial Arts

changinglivesmartialarts — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:43:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts

Master Instructor -Senior Master Tracy Lee Thomas

Phone #: 757-471-9002

email: Inquiry@ATAKICK.com

PRINCESS ANNE ATA MARTIAL ARTS

Mrs. Denise Morin, Academy Director

3809 Princess Anne Rd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23456

757.471.9002

REGAL COLUMBUS STADIUM 12

Ms. Mary Pepiot, General Manager

104 Constitution Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757.490-1439

Toy Story 3 Movie Hits Princess Anne Shopping Center

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – Princess Anne ATA Martial Arts has announced their plans to host a KidzNPower Child Safety & Adult Martial Arts event throughout the opening weekend of Toy Story 3 at Regal Columbus Stadium 12 in Virginia Beach.

Mrs. Morin, Academy Director and the students at Princess Anne ATA Martial Arts will be promoting child safety to the community members throughout the summer months. Stop by the ATA Martial Arts table for a free child safety item, to ask for martial arts information or to schedule your first Black Belt Lesson. Learn to break a board and the Princess Anne ATA Martial Arts Staff will take a picture and email it directly to you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUEE0JP2E0

Changing Lives Taekwondo Training Facilities in Hampton Roads

Master Instructor: Senior Master T. L. Thomas
7th Degree

Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility:
236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168)
Phone: 757-432-9022
Email: Inquiry@atakick.com

Western Branch Now Open! Chesapeake, Virginia

Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts
P.O. Box 68820
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23471
Website address: www.atakick.com
Email: SMT@atakick.com
Headquarters: 757-471-9022

Changing Lives Martial Arts and Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas holds the Master License agreement for the Hampton Roads area for both the American Taekwondo Association and Krav Maga Worldwide.

How to Take Care of a Martial Arts Uniform and your personal victory belt (thee)

changinglivesmartialarts — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:45:56 +0000

How to Take Care of a Martial Arts Uniform and your personal victory belt (thee)

Virginia Beach Taekwondo and Mixed Martial Arts Uniform’s is most clearly associated symbol with the art. The traditional white Martial Arts Taekwondo do-bok or Japanese gi was first seen many years ago on students in the east. No Martial Arts class would be complete without students wearing the uniform. Of course, these white uniforms can lose their quality look if not properly maintained. That means you need to take a few extra steps to make sure the uniform remains neat and clean. Here are a few tips on how to do this:

How To Take Care Of A Martial Arts Uniform?

First, as a loyal student to the art, you really need to make sure the Martial Arts uniform is maintained when you are not wearing it. Martial Arts students around the world from all branches of the art such as; mixed martial arts, taekwondo, karate, kun-fu, and karate (as seen in the Karate Kid Movie) show great respect to their martial arts uniform while out of uniform. Hanging the uniform in a closet with your belt properly placed is the best way to manage the wrinkles and any such mis-fortunes that may occur to it while thrown on a couch or in a chair.

How To Wash a Martial Arts Uniform?

Changing Lives Martial Arts in Virginia Beach, a top chain of martial arts schools located in Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, Virginia recommend washing the uniform after each martial arts training class. “Many Students have 2-3 uniforms, two uniforms for training and one for Martial Arts tournaments and testing” states; Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas a local resident of Virginia Beach and a 7^th degree black belt in the American Taekwondo Association. Washing the uniform on the regular setting with a good detergent works best. Bleach will eventually fade the uniform patches and school lettering.

How to Care for Heavy Weight Martial Arts Uniform?

It is necessary to purchase a uniform that is a little larger than your usual size when purchasing a heavy weight instructor or competition uniform. Again, you need to be wary of the shrinking of the uniform as it will shrink if it is 100% cotton.

If the Martial Arts uniform does suffer a rip or a tear, simple sewing and stitching can often fix the problem. Just be sure any add-ons such as patches and lettering are in compliance with the rules of the training hall of discipline.

Your belt is also part of your uniform and it is common tradition to never wash a belt. Some dojos may have different rules regarding this. However, if you do wash a colored belt, do not use a detergent that would wash out or dull the color of the belt. With history in the martial arts the belt is to be worn through the course of time in that specific rank showing that your training is efficient and well worn.

It really is not all that tough to take care of a Martial Arts uniform. If in doubt, ask your instructor or martial arts academy for a uniform care and patch placement chart.

Many martial art schools have a wide selection of training uniforms for students training in the “ART” of martial arts. Light weight uniforms are for beginners looking to see if they have a true interest in the studies and disciplines of martial arts. Heavy Weight martial art uniforms are for the serious student who want to measure the amount of snap and torque, as the uniform is a great indicator of this when practicing a poom-se, kata, of a martial arts form. A nationally recognized school of martial arts in (Changing Lives Martial Arts) Virginia Beach once said, “Uniforms are a symbol, of who we are and the style we study. Although its just a uniform to some, once we as martial artist place the uniform on for the first time it’s a life changing experience” says; Martial Arts master instructor, Tracy Lee Thomas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUEE0JP2E0

Studying Martial Arts Good for Just About Anyone

changinglivesmartialarts — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:31:02 +0000

Studying Martial Arts Good for Just About Anyone

Only in recent decades has the study of martial arts become relatively popular in the West. With the globalization of world cultures and the introduction of martial arts in the form of movies and video games into western culture, studying martial arts is hotter than ever.

Changing Lives provides you with the best Virginia Beach Taekwondo and Mixed Martial Arts Instruction. Changing Lives Martial Arts teaches karate, taekwondo, kung fu and krav maga to everyone from tiny tigers and kids to adults and seniors and any skill from beginners to advanced students.

These disciplines, be it taekwondo, karate, or kung fu, can be practiced by people of all ages, from the very young, to the elderly. For adults wishing to practice these disciplines, the benefits of studying them are the same as for children.

Another benefit of getting regular exercise is that it can improve muscle tone, flexibility and a person’s general level of health. Not only will the thought of doing something good for his or her own body make someone feel good, but exercise actually releases neuro-chemicals called endorphins, which can improve mood and energy.

Of course another reason to practice these arts is to learn self defense. Aside from the physical aspects of self defense, there is a mental component. Criminals are more likely to strike those people who look weak or lacking of confidence than those who exude it.

Many martial arts studios offer classes that are devoted to adults. Some common forms are karate, taekwondo, and kung fu. While they are each a fighting art, there are some distinct differences among the three.

Taekwondo originated in Korea. The primary emphasis in taekwondo is on kicking and using the legs while performing moves. Karate was developed on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It shares many moves with taekwondo, but the emphasis is more balanced between the legs and the arms.

Martial arts training teaches a person valuable life lessons that can be applied to all aspects of life outside the gym. More than ever, adults can benefit from the lessons and physical activity that the martial arts provide as more and more of these programs are available with adult clientele in mind.

Changing Lives Martial Arts in Virginia Beach offers the best Chesapeake, Virginia Martial Arts Taekwondo Instruction. Programs are available for all ages and skill levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUEE0JP2E0

Can Karate Help Me in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake?

changinglivesmartialarts — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:28:50 +0000

Local Karate Instructor changes lives in community. Martial Arts Master, Tracy Lee Thomas of Virginia Beach, Virginia talks about Karate and what it can do for people within a community.

Can Karate Help Me in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake?

Here at the Changing Lives Karate school, we believe in giving you as an individual, the purest skills necessary to defend yourself in today’s society with crime hitting its highest worldwide. We offer the highest levels of professional instruction and a high velocity no-games approach in your training. You will train in a “Karate Safe” reality based environment that will enhance your level of self-confidence and self-esteem while heightening your levels of mental fortitude to mentally and physically prepare yourself for any and all real-life scenarios. No one has to be a victim and everyone should feel safe in this world with reality based training.

Changing Lives Karate is more than just an art and it’s more than just kicking, and punching with a solid workout. We believe in changing lives through a dynamic and motivating curriculum that is a hybrid based style, blending the old with the new methods of professional Karate training. This is where we excel the most. This is where tradition meets the modern levels of curriculum based skills with monitored and measured desired results. You will elevate your skill level in a safe and friendly environment starting with your first class.

Karate Self Defense training is a must in any style of martial arts or dynamic combat systems for military, government, and civilians alike. As a new student at Changing Lives MA you will progress through training phases that will incorporate every aspect of self-defense and street survival tactics. We teach pure dynamic striking with multi-levels of strike defense drills, knife defense and other various edged weapon defense skills. Changing Lives offers a full line of weapon disarming skills, 360 degree gun defense drills, grabbing, holds, chokes, headlock escapes, defense against blunt objects, and unarmed and armed ground survival skills are used in the training progression stages. With our reality based self defense training you will learn the necessary drills and skills to defend, disable, and defeat attackers of greater size and weight, ones that move quicker and hit harder. YES YOU CAN! With repetitive training and a professional designed curriculum you can and YOU WILL learn to defend, disable, and defeat and attackers or criminals in today’s world.

What are Hybrid or High Velocity style Martial Art sports, Mixed Martial Arts, and Karate? Hybrid or a High Velocity dynamic style of sport fighting is seen in the world of Mixed Martial Arts such as in the UFC. Traditional Karate and Sport Karate are two very different types of training and styles states, Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas of Virginia Beach.

Western Wrestling and boxing along with various other fighting forms, combat sports, reality based systems are indeed physical and mental martial arts forms of practice and theory that has evolved over the years. The general public perception of the martial arts is thoughtfully seen or envisioned as an “art” within the martial arts. The Origins that were brought from the East to the West are a wide variety and have greatly seen a evolution over the past few decades. Martial arts such as these include, Taekwondo, Karate, Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Aikido. Tracy Lee Thomas, a Martial Arts Master Instructor states; “As seen in the sky, our universe holds an abundance of stars both known and unknown that are of great value to our world. Traditional martial arts like the stars in the universe, they hold an unfathomable amount of valued treasures that await a student training in karate at Changing Lives Martial Arts. The programs taught at Changing Lives is more than kicking and punching, it can define a person and give them a more defined meaning in life. Through the traditional aspects of martial arts training and life skills utilized within a training course, one will strengthen and fine tune their mental and physical awareness, agility and self discipline.

Choosing the right Karate School is not just about location. In the KARATE business, not all schools are created equal. KARATE instructors generally do not have to answer to a state agency; or even have specific training. Some schools; such as, ones belonging to a National and International Organization such as the ATA require all Karate instructors to become certified prior to owning or operating a martial arts school. Instructors are required to be a certified Instructor and must keep their National certifications and qualifications up to date.

Certifications and general items to look for in choosing the right Karate school for you.

CPR Certifications up to date
State and Federal background check (know the history and background of both the instructors and business, now knowing is scary)
Class management skills certification
Physical skills certification
Association Certifications active

We teach our students to “Believe To Achieve and then you will Succeed” in all facets of one’s life. Our professional Instructors are full time and are positive individuals who set practical and obtainable goals for all Changing Lives martial arts students. CLMA offers all community members a free 3 day karate confidence course. We want you to feel confident about our programs and professional academy.

Call Today for anyone of our five locations in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.

757-471-9002

Changing Lives Martial Arts Karate

P.O. Box 68820

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23471

Website address: www.atakick.com

Email: SMT@atakick.com

Karate Headquarters: 757-471-9022

Website address: www.kravmagavirginiabeach.com

Website address: www.chesapeakekravmaga.com

Virginia Beach Karate Training Facility:
3809 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Princess Anne Shoppes (next to Fitness One)
Phone: 757-471-9002
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Virginia Beach Karate Training Facility:
1169 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Parkway Red Mill Commons Shopping Center (next to Pier One Imports) Phone: 757-563-9022
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Chesapeake Karate Training Facility:
236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168)
Phone:757-432-9022
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Chesapeake Karate Training Facility:
501F Kempsville Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Greenbrier Shoppes Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway)
Phone: 757-382-9022
Email: Inquiry@atakick.com

Chesapeake Karate Training Facility:

2125 Starmount Pkwy Suite 125 Chesapeake, VA 23321

Western Branch Chesapeake

Phone: 757 471-9002

Email: Inquiry@atakick.com

As per Wikipedia the following are a list of Martial Arts Styles.

Martial Arts from around the world

Egypt

Tahtib (Egyptian Stick Fencing)

Kuta (Ancient Egyptian Fist Fighting)

Ethiopia

Surma stickfighting