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Black Belt Behaviour: The Most Important Character Traits Kids Learn Through Martial Arts

There are many positive character traits that kids develop through martial arts training: patience, perseverance, humility, etc. At Girls Wh

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Girls Self Defense Training: Why Girls Need It Early and What They Need To Learn

Research shows that women's self defense training works to reduce sexual assault. Unfortunately, victimization data shows that girls need th

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The Most Underrated Self Defense Principle: Don't Put Anyone on a Pedestal

To put someone on a pedestal means to “to believe or behave as if someone or something is perfect, wonderful, or better than others, to...

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Traveling This Summer? Check Out These State Travel Advisories First

Criminals tend to look for easy targets. Tourists are particularly easy targets, especially to professional and organized criminals who...

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Responsibility is Power. Heroism is a Choice

"A hero is a man who does what he can." -Romaine Rolland What is a hero? We know one when we see one. A hero takes on responsibility...

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