Building Self-Esteem

Published: August 25, 2021

Self esteem is your own personal view of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Everyone has a different view of themselves, but keeping a positive outlook will benefit you more than a negative one.  Many individuals suffer from low self esteem for a variety of reasons and need to build their self esteem in order to…

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After a season delayed by the pandemic, four Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts students captured gold at the South USA District Championship Tournament last month. The invitational tournament featured the top martial artists in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Two of these competitors also qualified to compete for the title of World Champion at the ATA Tournament…

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Belief Pillar #1 – Trust

Published: April 16, 2021

Belief is “Yes, I Can.”  Having that ability to never say “I can’t” is a key part to success in anything.  We succeed in martial arts because we keep trying until we get it right.  We succeed in math in the same way.  Success begins in the heart and the way we talk to ourselves….

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Martial Arts and ADHD

Published: January 29, 2021

Attending martial arts class is about more than getting a workout and learning self-defense tactics. Each student can get something different out of his or her experience, but training can be especially rewarding for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Martial arts teacher Rodger Pyle knows this firsthand as he was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, he told…

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As we face uncertain times togther, you may be wondering if now is the best time to start an activity for your family.  At Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts, we take hygiene and cleanliness as a top priority.  Our goal has always been to provide the premier martial arts experience that is safe and fun…

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Self-esteem is the Joy of Being Myself

Published: September 1, 2019

This cycle, we are focusing on how martial arts training can help a student gain self-esteem. Each time a student accomplished a new goal, it helps build that confidence to overcome obstacles. Self-esteem teaches students that nothing can stand in their way. Sometimes even a failure is exactly what a student needs to build confidence….

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Little Rock, AR – Three members of Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts have won World Championship titles during the first day of the Songahm World Tournament of Champions.  Out of over 21,000 unique competitors, the World TOC is an invitation-only competition featuring the top students who have qualified by winning competitions throughout the season. Ms….

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Little Rock – Taanya Weir won her second World Championship at the 2018 Songahm Tournament of Champions Friday.  She ended the 4th-5th Degree Black Belt Women Traditional Weapons competition in a three way tie for first place. After a second performance, she was crowned champion. Braden Tinsley took a Bronze Medal in the 1st Degree…

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Belief is Trust – “Yes, I Can!”

Published: April 23, 2018

This cycle, we are focusing on the life skill of belief.  We know that belief is the “Yes, I Can” attitude that makes all accomplishment possible.  Nobody in history has accomplished anything by believing that they were going to fail.  In ATA Martial Arts, we learn to develop a positive self-talk that allows us to…

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