Imagine your child on the field running quicker than ever before, out maneuvering all opponents, and having the confidence to overcome every obstacle! Today I’d like to talk about the benefits of supplementing youth sports with martial arts training! Before we can, we must overcome the first challenge standing between your child and the […]
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You may hear your child’s instructor talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a ninja’s ability to perform in class which will lead to more confidence. With more confidence comes the ability to achieve faster and farther! Another great benefit to practicing at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2019 PENTAGON MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS MARK OF EXCELLENCE Arlington, VA (8/6/19) – In recognition of its unwavering dedication to quality martial arts instruction and community involvement, Pentagon MMA was recognized with the Mark of Excellence Award from Century Martial Arts, a highly regarded industry organization. Pentagon MMA was […]
Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love chemical.” It is the hormone that is released when we feel love and trust in relationships. For most people, they know oxytocin as a significant part of the parent-child bonding process. However, it is also very important in overall human relationships and is considered our “social glue.” The […]
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness. They are most often associated with exercise since the release of these “feel-good” chemicals cause a state of euphoria and is usually known as a “runner’s high.” However, most any exercise will cause this state of happiness and it is also […]
It might not seem possible, but summer is almost halfway through. The kids are 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. […]
By now summer is in full swing and we hope that everyone is taking advantage of our summer camps here at Pentagon MMA! If you are looking for something fun to keep your ninja occupied this summer feel free to find us at the front desk or give us a call and ask about all […]
Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? Have you ever considered that children have these as well? Of course they do! The problem is, they don’t know how to express this to us. They know something doesn’t feel right, so they act out or exhibit a grumpy mood. The good news is, there […]
It is common knowledge that the more time and effort you can put into developing a skill, the faster and farther you can become great! But after a long day at school or at the Dojo it may be hard to find the motivation to practice. Below are 3 easy steps to teach a […]
Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. Be attentive to what […]