Stop me if you have heard this one before....There were twins of an Alcoholic Father. One never drank a drop of alcohol, one was plagued...

This week we are working on improving our balance, flexibility, and coordination. Slow kicks are a great way to build muscle and develop...

"Sensei.......I think I am ready for my next belt. When am I testing." I love this question, its a great opportunity to remind our...

We are back with another Technique of the Week. This week we are working on a Spinning Hook Kick. Many times students get intimidated...

“Hear it in Your Feet” Every heard some really good advice? Heard something that got your head nodding? That got you fired up? You might...

Training Jiu-Jitsu is absolutely one of the best ways to learn Self-Defense, become confident, and get in shape on the mats, but it has...

"I marked that of my Bucket List." "Been there, done that." "I just got done with my 30 Day Diet!" We all have things we want to...

"Josh this is the Bell Lap!" These are the words one of my running buddies says to me every morning as we start the last mile of our run....

"In case of a sudden loss of Cabin pressure a masks will drop from the overhead compartment. Make sure to fit your mask on first safely...

“Be Yourself Because Everyone Else Is……..Already Taken.” Some people live their entire lives, trying to be someone else, wondering why...

Water the Seeds you Want to Grow It seems like simple advice…and it is, but watering the seeds we want to see grow can be difficult....

Kindness is the one commodity that increases the more its used. It is that secret ingredient that makes everything taste better. It is the i

One thing that never seems to be in short supply is criticism. People always have an opinion of things you can do better, if you don't...

If you are walking up a steep hill and you stop, you don't stay in place.....you inevitably start to slide back down, lose your momentum,...

Reminders: Tuition Due: 1st thru 10th Pay Online: https://squareup.com/store/hickory-academy-of-martial-arts Testing: January 27th 6pm to...

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