Resolutions and Goal Setting This time of year we feel the pressure to set New Year’s Resolutions. But the reality is that more and more people are skipping this tradition because they seldom ever work. Setting good goals means that you have a plan and are working that plan. Some people call it living proactively, […]
Lessons Carry Over Into Real Life You learn something, you practice it, and you make it better Proudly serving Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Palencia, and surrounding communities by making impacts like this to our students. Master Bill DeGrafft is an active member of the United Tang Soo Do Federation and is a Certified 5th Dan […]
Parental Testimonial “We don’t think twice about driving past four martial arts studios to come to PVMAA” Here is one of our families, a Dad and his two boys that began training with us right before the pandemic. Proudly servicing the Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, and surrounding communities. Ponte Vedra Martial Arts Academy has been […]
Bullies Exist At The Expense Of Others And Humility is the embodiment of what you can do for others. Studies show that people that are bullied, tend to mirror the behavior over time, if left unchecked. Bringing a stop to these behaviors it requires a healthy dose of humility. It’s easy to say, well I […]
Getting Martial Arts Strong The nature of our training builds is mostly fast twitch muscles for speed and reaction time. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t get stronger… Resistance Training: Martial arts often involve striking, kicking, grappling, and performing various techniques that require force against resistance. These movements engage multiple muscle groups, leading […]
Top 10 Reasons For Not Joining A Martial Arts School And how we avoid these issues at PVMAA #1 Fear of injury – Concerns about getting hurt during training or competition. If your physician can’t give you a concrete reason for participating in active sports, then all you need to worry about is incidental […]
Martial arts can be an excellent form of exercise that offers numerous fitness benefits. Here’s how martial arts can contribute to your overall fitness: 1. Does martial arts help in building strength and burning fat? Yes, martial arts training can help in building strength and burning fat due to the repeated muscular actions involved […]
Ponte Vedra Martial Arts Academy teaches perseverance by providing a challenging environment that requires consistent effort and dedication. Perseverance plays a critical role in building confidence, especially when it comes to a child’s training in our Kids Karate program. While confidence alone is important, it can be easily undermined if a child lacks the ability […]
How do I start martial arts training? Most students that start out in Martial Arts ask this very question, especially if they have no previous experience. To start martial arts training, here are some steps you can follow: 1. Research different martial arts styles: Start by researching various martial arts styles to find […]
When looking for a martial arts school, there are several important factors to consider. Here are the top 10 things to look for: 1. Qualified instructors: Ensure that the instructors are qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable in the martial art they teach. Look for instructors who have proper certifications and a proven track record. At PVMAA […]