3 Benefits of Martial Arts Training In the First Year

  Many people are drawn to martial arts for the physical fitness component, which makes sense. But they quickly discover that martial arts training really isn’t just about fitness. It’s an entire lifestyle. That’s because so many of the things you learn on the mat apply so beautifully off the mat. And the thing about […]

3 Reasons It’s Time to Start Martial Arts at FMA in Reno

Ready for a new approach to fitness? Looking for a way to manage stress effectively? Interested in something the whole family can do? Diehard Cobra Kai fan? If you said yes to any of these, it’s time to consider martial arts. And if you’re in northern Nevada, you have options. But we have three great […]

Common FAQs if You’re Starting Martial Arts as an Adult

Being a kid is so easy sometimes, isn’t it? They start something new and they don’t overthink it. They just dive right in. But adults start a new recreational activity and it can be an experience fraught with worry. How’s it going to go? What might go wrong? Maybe this is a bad idea. Sound […]

5 Ways Martial Arts Helps a Child’s Growth & Development

Nurturing your child’s growth and development means ensuring they’re getting nutritious food, adequate sleep, and appropriate levels of physical activity. And while traditional group sports like basketball and soccer and volleyball are one option, martial arts is another. But while all of these activities will get your child moving, martial arts has a few benefits […]

Can a 4 Year Old Benefit from Martial Arts?

Parents looking for child-appropriate activities often find themselves researching martial arts. And that makes sense, since it’s a great foundational activity for future sports and it encourages all sorts of wonderful characteristics (respect, a can-do attitude, honor, etc.). But how early can you realistically enroll a child? Can, say, a four year old benefit from […]