self-defense

Back to School Tips with Master Mom from Olson’s Martial Arts
Martial Arts IS Back to School Help …and other things! As martial arts instructors, heading “Back to School” is something we hear about…

A Brave Girl – A True Story
I have a scary and happy story to tell you today. It is about the courage of a little girl and how…

Bully: What to do if your child “is” the Bully. Master Mom Gives Advice.
What to do if your Child is the Bully “My Child IS the Bully” Just the word Bully brings up such…

Know Who You Are – Life Lessons from a Master Martial Artist
“Know Who You Are” – Martial Arts Teaches Awareness One of the nice things about this world we live in is that…

Be Better Than Me – My Martial Arts Training
As a young Taekwondo student, I remember as a blue belt training in class with my friends after school each day. I…

Life Lessons from a Master Martial Artist
Diversity and Leadership Training I grew up in a small town in Florida that was sandwiched in between two US Air Force…

Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Techniques
Individuals take martial arts training for a multitude of reasons. Some do it simply to get physically fit. Others prefer it as…

Growing in Fitness for Self-Defense
Before you can understand how martial arts and combat training can help improve your fitness and health, it is important to understand…

Krav Maga is Modern, Close Quarters Self-Defense
Krav Maga is roughly translated from Hebrew to mean “close quarter fighting.” It is a highly effective martial art that utilizes a…

Get in Shape: Train Hard and Be Safe
One of the greatest fears that an average individual has is to be mugged or assaulted, whether in public or private. On…