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Should You Force Your Child to Learn Karate?

Forcing your child to do an activity like Karate has become a hot topic in parenting circles. Some say that children should have the freedom to choose their activities, while others say that a...

What is the Easiest Martial Art for Kids? My Opinion

Learning a martial art is an excellent way for kids to get an adequate amount of exercise – both physically and mentally. If you are trying to find the right martial art for your child to learn,...

5 of The Best Martial Arts Perfect For Disciplining Your Kids!

Discovering ways for children to channel their energy productively and grow in character are goals that many of us parents work towards. Signing your kids up for martial arts can accomplish these...

Five Invaluable Lessons Taekwondo Can Teach Your Kids

Taekwondo teaches children more than self-defense strategies. It provides life lessons that make them productive adults. So what are the most valuable lessons from Taekwondo for your kids? The...

Can Obese Kids Practice Martial Arts? Is It Safe?

If you have a child who is overweight and is interested in trying out martial arts, you might be wondering if it is safe for obese kids to practice martial arts. You want to encourage your child’s...

How Early Can Kids Start Wrestling Classes?

Our youngest Little Ninjas enjoy the wrestling aspect of Judo, taught in our classes. If your child is interested in wrestling, then a reasonable next step is wrestling classes. There are many...

About Us

We are Mathew Booe and Jackie Booe. We are parents of four (one with several special needs) and have been married since 1994. Mathew is a grad student, a retired successful international fighter, a black belt master instructor in several martial arts systems, and the instructor to hundreds of Little Ninjas that use him as a jungle gym each week. Jackie has been a teacher for many decades with awards and accolades from all across the country. She has three degrees in the field of education, been department chair of several grade levels, and interim principal in Los Angeles. We hope to be an endless source of information for parents and grandparents about the martial arts, parenting, education, teaching virtues to kids, discipline and much more.

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