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May 19, 2026

I've been teaching long enough to know that the best lessons rarely happen on the mat. They happen afterward - Read more...

May 12, 2026

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a short video demonstrating a simple self-defense move. The technique was about escaping Read more...

May 5, 2026

The Josh Goblowsky story doesn’t start with books or donations. It starts with a moment that could have changed everything. Read more...

April 28, 2026

Most people assume a self defense class for women is about learning how to fight, but it's really about something Read more...

April 21, 2026

Some kids learn resilience over time. Military kids don't really get that luxury.  They learn it early, and that's exactly Read more...

April 14, 2026

Before a match starts, there's always a moment where everything goes quiet.  The gym is loud. There are parents in Read more...

March 26, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered how to build confidence in kids, you don’t have to look very far to see where Read more...

March 8, 2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and it’s an important time to talk about something that matters deeply to our Read more...

February 1, 2026

At American Academies of Martial Arts, we believe martial arts goal setting for kids and teens should go beyond “try Read more...

January 21, 2026

(It’s About What Happens Before One Ever Starts) Women’s self-defense training isn’t just about learning how to fight—it’s about understanding Read more...