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January 23, 2025

Graduations – A Grand Master’s Perspective

Dear Students and Families, With graduations approaching at Olson’s Martial Arts Academy, I thought I would take a moment to discuss how…

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May 29, 2024

What is Your Gift? Martial Arts, Academics, Kindness?

Perfect Your Gifts  If you are aware of the gifts and talents you have been given, you can rest in the hope…

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April 24, 2024

Teams and Memories of a Martial Arts Master

Teams You Can Share With When my family joined the Taekwondo school in Panama City, FL, in 1978 we were all in….

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Teamwork
April 10, 2024

Teamwork: There is an “I” in TEAM and it is “U”!

Teamwork is about cohesiveness and working together.  However, you must also consider the individual’s role, your role, as a team member and…

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April 2, 2024

Give Yourself the Gift of Knowledge

Power Over Hardships A respected teacher once taught me that, “Knowledge is Power”. It is something that has stuck with me through…

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March 20, 2024

You Are Valuable – Confidence Building Through Martial Arts

You are Valuable When I was 11 years old, Mr. Lee asked me to come to a school for special needs children…

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Fitness through Martial Arts Fun
August 1, 2023

Fitness with Martial Arts is Fun!

Fitness Isn’t a Chore When It’s FUN! Part 1 of 2 Olson’s Martial Arts Academy in Johnson City, TN Training at your…

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Olson's Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu
June 12, 2023

Exercise and Cognitive Abilities

Exercise and Cognitive Abilities Scientific evidence through neuro-imaging has suggested that physical activity improves a person’s cognitive ability across all ages. Age-related…

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May 30, 2023

Board Breaking Videos

  Board Breaking Builds Confidence & Increased Focus Click the Above Picture to Watch the Video Martial arts, such as Taekwondo and…

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January 3, 2022

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2022

2022 is going to be an amazing year for our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. Keith Olson received his Jiu-Jitsu black belt at the…

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