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Why LifeSkills
 Since 1991, LifeSkills has been helping men, women and children develop the focus, confidence and self-discipline necessary to meet all of life’s challenges.
“The atmosphere here is uplifting, supportive, bright. It’s an
enviroment for learning.” Steve Burington, 38, Mortgage Broker
Mr. Scott has helped Drew build character,
strength, and self-confidence that he did not have before he
started taking martial arts. The LifeSkills studio is a very
positive environment and we are so pleased that our son is a
part of the program.” Rick and Mekesha Sturgill, parents of
Drew, 12
I know that I am learning self-defense
techniques that will be beneficial in the event of an emergency.
There is something for our entire family to participate in from
the youngest, who is 7, to the oldest, who is 54. Male or
female, we all enjoy our training! Mr. Matheny and his wife
Renee made us feel like part of this dojo family from the very
first day.” Sylvia Mills
“The most important things I’ve learned are discipline and respect, because of the etiquette we follow in class. We’re really kind of like a family... I never thought it would be this fun.” Monica Filipenko, 16, student
“He’s gained confidence. I can see it in the way he carries himself. He’s actually learning something new all the time, and he is enjoying it so much. I see him growing and learning... We feel very comfortable, very at home in this studio. It’s a very friendly place.” Olivia Hsi, mother of Zack, 12
Whether you are an experienced martial artist or have never taken a class before, LifeSkills Martial Arts has a program to fit your needs. Men, women and children of all ages and professions benefit from our group and private programs.
Why Martial Arts
Adults, teens and children are attracted to martial arts because it's good exercise, it teaches self-defense skills and it's FUN!
At LifeSkills, we know everyone learns best when they're having fun. Training should relieve stress, not create it: so we work to maintain a pleasant, positive atmosphere in our classes and always mix a good dose of fun in with the learning.
The exercise provided by martial arts training can improve health and fitness by developing stamina, strength, flexibility and agility. That is, if you train smart. All exercise involves some risk of injury, but we believe needless injuries can be avoided simply by recognizing that each individual has limits that he or she should not be forced past.
As for self-defense, the primary martial art taught here, Shaolin Kempo, combines ancient martial arts with modern street fighting methods into one of the most respected and complete self-defense systems yet devised.
Beyond fun, exercise and self-defense, martial arts training is legendary for its potential to transform individuals. Because martial arts were developed for battle, the importance of the connection between mind, body and spirit has always been recognized. As a matter of life and death, traditional martial arts developed the mental capabilities and character as well as the bodies of its practitioners.
It's About Character!
 This brings us to a major reason parents enroll their children in martial arts, to build character. At LifeSkills,
we believe good character is at least as important as
physical proficiency. Just as no ethical person would
hand a dangerous weapon to a perfect stranger, we consider
it immoral to teach a martial art to anyone without
simultaneously training them to control their anger; treat
others with compassion and respect and stand up for what is
right.
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