Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is not just a martial art; it’s a multifaceted discipline that offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. In the vibrant community of Bloomington, IL, BJJ has gained popularity for these very reasons. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve deep into the extraordinary advantages of embracing BJJ in Bloomington. From enhanced […]
A Beginner’s Journey: By Abbey Macklin Since I was a kid, the idea of physically defending myself was exciting. To be fierce and capable seemed incredible but no longer within reach. I’m a 28-year-old woman whose only athletic exposure was organized sports in high school. It felt like I had missed my opportunity. But in […]
Top 5 Benefits of Martial Arts Training Are you thinking about joining a gym? Maybe you want to be healthier, build muscle, or just lose some weight. At your average gym, it’s hard to stay motivated to just lift weights or hit the treadmill. You might need something more mentally engaging with benefits that carry […]
The Ultimate New Years Resolution The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2022 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, physical […]
The Positive Effects of Martial Arts for a Child in School Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]
Parents!!! Does your child have TOO MUCH ENERGY? HYPER? ON THE GO ALL THE TIME? NEVER SEEMS FOCUSED? The daily struggle for ADHD kids is REAL. The biggest mistake is because we do not see any physical malformations, aches or pains it is something “they will grow out of” or I will just change their […]
Fostering Self-Actualization in Children and Teens When we think of human behavior, we often first focus on the problems or deficits that people have and how this affects their achievements, or lack thereof. Rarely is the first thought of what motivates someone and how to utilize that to help them grow and develop. Abraham Maslow’s […]
Howdy, Parents! It’s the last week of August. For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about how martial arts can help your kids while they’re in school. We’ve talked about how kids can develop and improve different skills in martial arts. Such as self-defense, self-confidence and social skills. This last part is the most […]
Hey, Parents! How are your kids doing at school? Are they coping well? Last week, we discussed how martial arts can help improve your kid’s self-confidence. And if that’s not enough to convince you in enrolling them with us, we’re dropping another bomb this week! MARTIAL ARTS CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR KID’S SOCIAL SKILLS. There […]
Make Sure That Your Kid Is Back To School Ready… With Martial Arts! (Part 1 of 4) Hi, Parents! Summer is almost over and the Back to School Season has begun. Aren’t you excited? You’ve already spent time preparing everything that your child will need. From pens, papers, notebooks, books, and clothes. But, here’s the […]
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Hey Bloomington-Normal Parents! Are you ready for this back to school year? Because Martial Arts remains an important after school program for your child, we wanted to share some tips to save you some headaches. As summer is coming to a close, we just wanted to take a moment and remind everyone of the importance […]
Don’t make another New Years Resolution! Be the day in day out kind of person. The person who sets goals every day and pushes, and perseveres until they’ve reached that goal just to push the bar further. If you’re looking to improve your life for the next 365 days and beyond, you could make a […]
The role parents play in the development of young martial artists and their decisions can drastically change the length, quality, and value of a student’s training. Over the years we interact with many different types of parents with all different types of priorities. Some parents consider martial art training a convenient alternative to day care. […]
Now that we are sending our kids back to school, there is the unfortunate topic of bullying to discuss. Kid’s starting a new school or entering a new grade may come across school bullies are should be prepared if the situation arises. Yes, martial arts is a great way to help your kids “fight back” […]
Martial Arts: The Effective After School Program A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be […]
Summertime is coming to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They will also experience emotional stress from the fear […]
Here at Fusion Martial Arts Bloomington IL, your voice matters and we want to hear what you have to say. You know, it never gets old when I hear parents rave about the benefits their kids get from martial arts: – Improved grades – Improved attention spans – Better physical fitness and health – And […]
Top Four Benefits of Working out With a Loved One There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, […]
Your New Family Activity: Martial Arts April 2nd is Family Day, and it’s the ideal time to talk about how to find family activities. If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely to […]
Martial Arts in the Military When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that the martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms […]
A great article about values to teach your kids by Sherrie Campbell. Surprisingly a lot of them can be learned and taught in martial art classes. To parent our children to be exceptional, we must allow our children to experience “optimal levels of frustration.” It is our job to love and support them through their struggles, […]
We found this great article from Melody Shuman and wanted to share with you all. As parents, we want what’s best for our children, and we also want our children to give it their best when they participate in extra-curricular sports and activities. The problem is, we sometimes get caught up in our desire to […]