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  • Gratitude

    Gratitude

    HABBIT OF GRTITUDE----GRATITUDE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EMOTION IN THE UNIVERSE. IF YOU TRULY EXPRESS, FEEL AND RADIATE GRATITUDE, GOOD THINGS WILL COME TO YOU. YOU MUST LEARN TO BE HAPPY IN THE MOMENT. WHEN YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED BY THE REWARDS THAT FOLLOW. BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AND EVERTHING YOU WANT. IF THERE IS NOTHING TO WANT, WHAT WOULD BE THE POINT OF LIFE? BE GRATEFUL THERE ARE THINGS STILL TO DREAM AND DESIRE. IT IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT. ....

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  • 5 Nov 2020

    Ju-jitsu and self defense

    When we talk about ju-jitsu everyone has their own version about what it is and even how it is spelled. Let just say I don't want to go into the history because you can read different books on that. I just want people to understand that with using the right techniques of ju-jitsu you put your opponent in a position of off balancing and control from either a standing position or on the ground. Whether they are trying to punch you or grab you, you want to control them using joint locks and manipulations so that they are no longer a threat to you. What is nice about most of these techniques, you have a choice to cause as much pain as necessary to your opponent for them to submit. So you do not ....

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  • THE DOJO KUN

    THE DOJO KUN IS OFTEN RECITED AT THE END OF A KARATE LESSON, TO REMIND THE STUDENT THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE A STRONG HUMBLE CHARACTER, BOTH WITHIN THE DOJO, AND AWAY FROM IT. TAKEN FROM FUNAKOSHI'S TWENTY GUIDING PRINCIPLES, THE DOJO KUN SHOULD BE RECITED IN UNISON, WITH CONVICTION AND PASSION.

    SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACT ER
    BE FAITHFUL
    ENDEAVOR TO EXCEL
    RESPECT OTHERS
    REFRAIN FROM VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
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  • WE ARE TRANSITIONING ALL CLASSES TO ONLINE ONLY

    What actions we have taken at our school in this time difficult time.

    Zahand's Martilal Arts is transitioning all classes to online only
    as a way to offer training virtually to our families and allow them to train safely and comfortably within their own homes.
    We are NOT CLOSING
    we are TRANSITIONING
    to online-only classes via live classes five days a week (for specific class times check your kick-siteemail) with a link to Zoom. Training videos from kick-site and curriculumupdates and special blogs from our members only page on our website at zahands.com. The surrounding schools, universitiesand collegesare also transitioningin a similarway.
    We want to remain ....

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  • Make yourself great at Zahand's Martial Arts

    Our new Mantra for the dojo is "Make yourself great at Zahand's Martial Arts!" No matter how your day is going, once you enter the dojo, your day will become greattttt like Tony the Tiger would say! When you leave, you will sweat, learn something new, and feel better than when you came in! So get to class and remember, MAKE YOURSELF GREAT AT ZAHAND'S MARTIAL ARTS! This is your friendly neighborhood Sensei, Sensei Matt Zahand. Osu! ....

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  • 7 THINGS KIDS LEARN FROM MARTIAL ARTS

    7 THINGS KIDS LEARN FROM MARTIAL ARTS

    Children's martial arts classes are an amazing way to improve the lives of the kids, their families and the communities. This is because of the values the martial arts impart to children. Those values includes the following: COURAGE The kind of courage that young people learn in martial arts is one that encompasses a certain spirit of bravery. It is not simply acting without fear, it is channeling an internal energy to act in spite of fear. Courage is a transferable skill that allows students to set goals, overcome challenges and attain success both in the dojo and in life. RESPECT One tenet of martial arts is respect. Children are taught to respect the masters who came before ....

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  • How does Martial Arts Develop a Child's Confidence

    One of the way that training in the martial arts helps children to become more confident is by showing them how to set and accomplish short-, medium-, long-term goals. This done through the progression of belts. As a child experiences success in training that success naturally transfers outside the school as well making them more likely to set and achieve other goal. Remember success is the backbone of confidence. Martial arts training also helps children face their fear in a safe, nurturing environment. As a child learns to defend themselves, they become less threatened by those around them. Then, instead of myself, "I'm" strong. I'm confident; I am a nice person, but don't mess with me. ....

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  • 4 BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS OR KARATE FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD

    4 BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS OR KARATE FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common condition exemplified by IMPULSIVENESS, HYPERACTIVITY AND INATTENTION, according to the child development institute. Because they have such sort attention span they struggle with socializing and emotional control. So parents do not know what activities they can put their child in without adding extra stress. Children with ADHD can not only enjoy, but use to help ease the symptoms of this disorder. Here is a few reasons why you should consider enrolling your child with ADHD in a Martial Arts Class. 1. IT'S AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT....Team contact sports are one the the worst activities you could enroll a child with ADHD. Rather than enrolling ....

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The Best Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, & Beyond!

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Keith Moran

Just what our family needed. Our son is 9 years old and has struggled for years with various motor skills issues and concentration. Throw in Covid the last few years during the most crucial academic time of his life and things were getting disastrous. We have done everything from therapy for his motor skills to tutoring for his academics and nothing really helped significantly. The wife and I decided martial arts was literally one of the last cards we could play so we went all in. We took our son to a few places, but he was set on Zahand’s, Matt really connected with him. Everyone is respectful, kind, helpful, and thoughtful. We feel as we have someone who has our back in helping Josh. In the few months he has been enrolled, he has become more confident, inquisitive, and more respectable. His grades have started to come up some, and he knows it, so that in turn has encouraged him to do better and try even harder. We have no regrets and couldn’t be any happier with the way things are going. Nothing more to say than a top notch business.

Anna Buck

If I could rate 10 stars out of 5 I would. When I first started I was nervous not only for getting outside of my comfort zone, but I knew martial arts in general was more of a male dominate sport….Not at this dojo! I joined and quite quickly more women were joining the adult class. It was the best feeling ever knowing I had made new friends and not to mention Matt & Hanshi made me feel like family from day one. They very openly support each students mental health & physical well being & push us to be our best each day and every class. I can honestly say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and it’s because of the support the Zahand family has shown in & outside of the classes.

Robert S

I reluctantly chose to enroll my daughter in a martial arts school. My wife and I both have trained in martial arts and mixed martial arts. I was skeptical at first, however, my daughter was excited about a school presentation where Sensei Matt talked to the kids and conducted a little demonstration. Upon meeting Sensei Matt I realized that he and his staff were experts at dealing with and teaching children. My daughter has now been enrolled for a couple of months and I have to say that it was one of my best decisions to enroll her here at Zahand's. I could say nothing but great things about this school. The staff is professional and the instruction is top-notch. I look forward to having my daughter here for as long as she wants to do it. I'm also hoping that she will someday consider becoming an instructor herself. I have no doubts or hesitation about this school. They are straightforward friendly and professional keeping with the highest standards of the martial arts.

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