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Adult Jujutsu Classes

Maintain Inner Strength and Discipline With Adult Jujutsu Classes

Adults seeking a holistic approach to physical fitness and mental well-being are discovering the transformative power of Jujutsu Classes in Scottsdale. At SMAC (Scottsdale Martial Arts Center), we offer personalized programs designed to help adults of all skill levels unlock their potential and cultivate harmony in mind, body, and spirit through the practice of Jujutsu. Join us on the path to mastery and discover Scottsdale’s Way of Harmony. Discovering Jujutsu Jujutsu, often referred to as the

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Should Karate Students Compete In Tournaments

Self Defense Should karate students compete in tournaments? One of the key reasons parents choose to enroll their children in karate is for self-defense. As instructors, we aim to prepare our students for this potential scenario, but it’s challenging to replicate real-life situations in the dojo. Karate competitions offer the closest approximation to actual self-defense scenarios. Through competing, students learn to manage stress, anxiety, fear, adrenaline spikes, fatigue, and chaos – emotions they would encounter

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Martial arts classes for kids

Why Should You Enroll Your Kids in Martial Arts Training Classes in Scottsdale?

Kids these days are constantly bombarded with distractions, making it challenging for them to focus and develop patience. Martial arts training classes offer a unique solution to this problem, providing children with a structured environment where they can learn essential life skills while having fun. But why should you consider enrolling your child in martial arts classes in the first place? Let’s delve into the numerous benefits and reasons why martial arts could be the

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Remembering a Wado Master

By Ray Hughes  https://smacus.com/about-us/ This article was originally published: Bitter-Sweet” in August of 2011 in a Wado Newsletter I edited from 2010 to 2017. The article discussed the bitterness of the passing of a Master and the sweetness of a successful first year of the newsletter.  It has been re-edited October 2023.   Very Fortunate to have trained with Master Suzuki I consider myself fortunate to have trained with Sensei on about half a dozen

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Are they condescending on purpose, and could we be making the same mistake?

By Ray Hughes  (background https://smacus.com/about-us/ )This article, originally focused on martial arts but relevant to any group or field, was composed in the early 2000s and revised in 2023. It poses an important question for us to consider. Martial Art Philosophy-Condescending Traits  We all know that there are individuals who act with arrogance and disrespect in the world. Unfortunately, even in the martial arts community, which promotes humility and the reduction of ego, such individuals

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