Recent content by GymSensei

Just my 2 cents, but with so many great options (other than watching tv) I think it should be a 2nd priority to any physical activity. The relationships, school work, and extra-curriculars can easily fill a majority of our time.

Tae Kwon do or any other martial art is a great activity for a number of reasons: (1) It builds confidence (2) It teaches self-defense (3) It physically toughens kids up Bullies always look for the easiest target and a confident child doesn't give the reaction that bullies typically look...

This is an unfortunate epidemic in our country. Unfortunately, I don't believe BMI is the correct statistic to measure. BMI is based on the percentage of fat/muscle to body weight. As a child approaches puberty he/she has the ability to develop lean muscle mass. Because muscle weighs more...

I agree with the majority on this one. I do however believe that it is important to instill charity at any early age and while in theory it would be nice to 'lead' our youth to the right decision, sometimes parents must take a stronger stand to instill the appropriate behavior. I teach martial...