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The Foundation of Emotional Intelligence:  How Understanding Emotions Helps Kids Develop Good Character Traits Introduction Understanding Emotional Intelligence The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Child Development Bully Prevention and Emotional Intelligence Child Safety and Emotional Intelligence Incorporating Emotional Intelligence in Martial Arts Character Development through Emotional Intelligence Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Conclusion Introduction In today’s […]

It seems every student knows what bullying is and why it’s a bad thing.  The question remains then, why do we still have to deal with it?  I’ve done a fair amount of research from articles, non-profit organizations, and personal experiences.  No one has an answer as to how to stop bullying outright.  One thing […]

All of us are excited to start not only a new year but a new brand: Bridgeville Martial Arts!  Why the name change? You may not have known that PRO Martial Arts was a franchise and as part of a franchise we were obligated to certain practices that didn’t benefit us or our extended martial […]

  Every summer at PMA Bridgeville we offer a week of karate, games, and excitement for students ages 6-12 during our Karate Fun Camp. Karate has always had a strong foundation in discipline and respect but that doesn’t mean kids can’t have fun learning along the way.  No experience is needed to get started as […]

As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]

Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]

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 a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]