Punishment vs. Discipline Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert directly […]
MARTIAL ARTS IS A MANDATORY LIFE SKILL Activities and sports like Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Girl/Boy Scouts etc… are all great hobby’s and pass time activities and I let my kids choose whatever activities they want. I categorize swimming lessons differently; swimming is a life skill and non-negotiable in my house. Sooner or later my […]
Children’s participation in Martial Arts has grown exponentially over the last 10-15 years in the U.S. and it has made a positive and long lasting impression on millions of children as well as their parents. Once considered foreign, it’s now an accepted mainstream alternative to traditional youth team sports like baseball, football, basketball and soccer. […]
VILLARI’S NAME IS CHANGING! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage, and dedication to Villari’s Self Defense Center. Over the years, you have made it possible for me to share my martial arts experiences with you, your family, and the community. We have recently made the decision to […]
American Martial Arts Academy coming soon to Weatherstone Town Center. Are you ready? American Martial Arts Academy will be opening a location this spring at the new Weatherstone Town Center in Chester Springs. The martial arts school’s curriculum focuses on mixed martial arts, which includes karate, kickboxing, kempo and Krav Maga. Classes are available for […]
WE OFFER A POSITIVE, FUN, AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUR CHILD CAN THRIVE Are you frustrated trying to find an activity your kids love? Or discouraged by the strict scheduling of other extracurriculars? As a family-owned-and-operated business, we bring a deep understanding of the obstacles families face. Our goal is to remove those obstacles at […]
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 […]