Students of the Chinese martial arts (aka kung fu, kuoshu, wu shu) are very familiar with the term “Sifu”. Sometimes also written as Shifu or even Shihfu from the Mandarin pronunciation of the term, Sifu is taken to mean “teacher” or “master”. In American schools of kung fu, the term is often used as a […]
For many of us, the reason we take adult martial arts classes is to prepare ourselves for situations in which we have to defend ourselves physically. We train for hours on theories, applications, strategies and tactics. We learn a thousand ways to counter every possible attack, we practice blocking, trapping, grappling, striking, and throwing. We […]
During the school season teachers, assistants, and counselors are focused on helping your children learn and grow. But what happens during the summer season when these people are not around? It makes sense that as a parent you would want your child to maintain some level of growth and development over the summer in order […]
Hey Core SKILLZ Families! I wanted to take some time and explain why practicing at home is so valuable! Here are some of the benefits of carving some time out and practicing at home: The average 7-9yr old tends to struggle with sequences of moves that require the use of fine motor skills. Our school […]
Everyone likes PIES! This is pretty much a true statement in my opinion! Our staff at 4GK Martial Arts are such huge fans that we take our PIES to the next level! What do we mean when we say “PIES”? P – Physically I – Intellectually E – Emotionally S – Socially The SKILLZ Martial […]
If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts could be the fitness solution that you have been searching for. Discover the benefits of martial arts for men’s […]
All of the kids in our program start the same way: with a placement evaluation. This brief one-on-one session helps your child feel more comfortable in our school, lets you see how we work with the kids before joining, and gives us an opportunity to assess your child’s strengths and challenges to see how we […]
Before we begin, I want you to remember a time one of the instructors walked a crying student off the mat. Remember the ice pack they placed on the students knee and had them count to 10? Do you remember how the student returned to class with a smile on their face?! How about this! […]
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their form, or fly across the mat and break a board; everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT it is only a matter of time before our ninjas come across something that challenges […]
It might not seem possible, but summer is almost here. The kids will be out of school – and you’ll be wondering what you can do to help them fill their days with something other than endless rounds of video games. We have the ideal solution in our martial arts summer camp for kids. The […]