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