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01/25/2016

Please come join us in support of watching the Kung-Fu Panda 3 movie at the Regal Cinemas in Kiln Creek, on 30 January 2016 at 2:30 p.m. We ask that our students that want to go to wear their full white uniform, friends and family are very welcome. Please pass the word to help support our local economy and show unity for our school and community. The post Kung-Fu Panda 3 Movie Day appeared first on Xtreme Dragon s Black Belt Academy.

Please come join us in support of watching the Kung-Fu Panda 3 movie at the Regal Cinemas in Kiln Creek, on 30 January 2016 at 2:30 p.m. We ask that our students that want to go to wear their full white uniform, friends and family are very welcome.  Please pass the word to help support our local eco…

01/19/2016

Welcome to our first Semi-Annual Board Break-A-Thon here at Xtreme Dragons s Black Belt Academy. We will be holding it at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 23 January 2016. We expect it to last about one to 2 hours. This maybe impacted by the possible weather system this weekend, please check out our page for updated information. Please come join us and cheer on our student s who will be participating and make this a big success for our students and our school. We are hoping this is a big success, so for our Summer Event we can pick a Charity to donate a portion of the proceeds towards. The post Board Break-A-Thon appeared first on Xtreme Dragon s Black Belt Academy.

Welcome to our first Semi-Annual Board Break-A-Thon here at Xtreme Dragons’s Black Belt Academy.  We will be holding it at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 23 January 2016.  We expect it to last about one to 2 hours.   This maybe impacted by the possible weather system this weekend, please check out our Facebook…

01/12/2016

MarsCon Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185 USA TEL: 1-757-220-2500. Harrison 4 Room When: Saturday, 1/16 10a 10:50 Xtreme Dragons Black Belt Academy demo What: Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA) Demo This is a mixture of both gymnastics and Martial Arts combined together into a single display of techniques Self Defense for all ages Learning some XMA moves As time permits, we will be conducting a mini exercise routine for all ages The post Martial Arts Demo MarsCon appeared first on Xtreme Dragon s Black Belt Academy.

MarsCon Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185 USA TEL: +1-757-220-2500. Harrison 4 Room When: Saturday, 1/16 10a – 10:50 Xtreme Dragons Black Belt Academy demo What:  Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA) Demo This is a mixture of both gymnastics and Mar…

01/11/2016

Achieving flexibility is an important part of any fitness regime. We need to develop the body s ability to flex because flexibility plays a key role in our daily life. Even the most simplest of tasks require our bodies to be flexible. For instance, if you had to lift a box or a sack of potatoes, you will need flexibility. Strength alone isn t enough. Without flexibility, our bodies become rigid and even small tasks can seem hard and become painful. Which leads us to the benefits of stretching. There are several workouts out there that can help you with gaining greater flexibility, but one of the beat techniques to get flexible comes from learning martial art stretching exercises. Martial arts teaches your body to relax and trains every muscle in the body, resulting in great overall flexibility. Here are some martial arts stretching techniques that you can incorporate into your daily fitness routine: The V Stretch This stretching technique is done by sitting on the ground and stretchin

Achieving flexibility is an important part of any fitness regime. We need to develop the body’s ability to flex because flexibility plays a key role in our daily life. Even the most simplest of tasks require our bodies to be flexible. For instance, if you had to lift a box or a sack of potatoes, …

12/09/2015

Xtreme Dragon’s Black Belt Academy and Karate classes utilize a top level team of Instructors, under the supervision and guidance of Martial Arts Instructor, Mr. Armstead. They have designed, incorporated and tested a high level martial arts training system utilized in class so that one can truly master the fine art of martial arts, taekwondo, karate and krav maga for men. In an adult class for men, the student will learn real life practical applications, as well as a system to de-stress ones self from the daily challenges within life. The classes are designed to be more than just kicking and punching at Newport News. Allowing you to gain the self confidence, lose weight, tone and strengthen both body and mind so that that you can feel comfortable with confrontation in any situation within life. Whether it is Martial Arts, Taekwondo, Karate, or Fitness at Xtreme Dragon’s Black Belt Academy, students will enhance the body’s functions such as flexibility, core strength and enduran

Xtreme Dragon’s Black Belt Academy and Karate classes utilize a top level team of Instructors, under the supervision and guidance of Martial Arts Instructor, Mr. Armstead. They have designed, incorporated and tested a high level martial arts training system utilized in class so that one can truly ma…

12/03/2015

  Muscle tone essentially means increasing the size and strength of muscles in such a way that your muscle definition increases without looking bulky or huge. Think of athletes and marathoners and the bodies they have, and you will understand what muscle toning is. Toned muscles are nimble, flexible…

09/12/2015

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy. However, there are different kinds of exercises and doing all of them is the best way to gain maximum benefit. Generally, there are 4 categories of exercise that a karate school will focus on. These include: Strength Balance Flexibility Endurance Unfortunately, a lot of people, especially men, tend to focus on only strength, balance, and flexibility training, while leaving out endurance exercises. Endurance training in Karate involves raising the body s heart and respiration rate. This helps in boosting overall fitness and also improves the health of organs such as the heart and lungs. The general misconception is that, endurance training doesn t build strength. This is untrue, as there are plenty of endurance training exercises that can also contribute to building strength. Endurance training also reduces chances of lifestyle diseases and makes it easier to carry out day-to-day tasks. How to start endurance training There are many way

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy. However, there are different kinds of exercises and doing all of them is the best way to gain maximum benefit. Generally, there are 4 categories of exercise that a karate school will focus on. These include: Strength Balance Flexibility Endurance Unf…

02/23/2015

Contrary to popular belief, karate has less to do with fighting and more to do with the improvement of mind, body, and spirit. Learning a martial art can develop social and interpersonal skills in surprising ways. There is a longstanding and deeply rooted misconception about the martial arts. Many believe the training is all about violence. However, this is not the case. It is not the goal of responsible martial arts instructors to teach students to fight. Self-defense skills are central to the practice, but their true purpose is more diverse and more important. Many important lessons can be learned from studying martial arts. Self-improvement of body, mind, and spirit is the true purpose of training. Along with the physical skills, karate students learn to practice the art of self-knowledge. Quality training programs instill in students of all ages the virtues of respect and self-discipline. These are virtues that carry over into all areas of life. Gaining Respect How can martial art

Contrary to popular belief, karate has less to do with fighting and more to do with the improvement of mind, body, and spirit. Learning a martial art can develop social and interpersonal skills in surprising ways. There is a longstanding and deeply rooted misconception about the martial arts. Many b…

02/13/2015

Parents appreciate the improved fitness, attention, and good behavior that result from their preschoolers’ martial arts training. They like that the environment is positive, safe, and supervised by professionals. And they often make friends with other parents, as their children make friends with others their age. These relationships are often very beneficial for all involved, traveling outside the karate setting into home, school, and community for years to come. Pre-schoolers not only have a blast portraying their favorite cartoon characters – Power Rangers™, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™, Ninjago™, and others – they grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit with regular practice. Most don’t even realize that the martial arts games they play, neat moves they practice, and fascinating stories they hear in class are helping them to be the best they can be. Karate pre-schoolers learn better and faster by “doing” more than by “watching,” so instructors keep them on th

Parents appreciate the improved fitness, attention, and good behavior that result from their preschoolers’ martial arts training. They like that the environment is positive, safe, and supervised by professionals. And they often make friends with other parents, as their children make friends with oth…

01/26/2015

There’s no doubt about it: pre-school age children look adorable in karate uniforms! But martial arts training for this age group provide more than cute photo and video opportunities to share on Facebook™, Instagram™, or Pinterest™. Many of the same benefits that older children, teenagers, and adults receive as a result of training in a quality martial arts program can be gained by kids age two to five years old. That’s on a slightly smaller scale, of course! Karate is a great tool for getting young children started on a physical fitness routine. Exercise can actually be fun! It helps prevent obesity, and develops better focus and gross motor skills. Pre-schoolers develop self-confidence practicing martial arts in a setting designed specially for children. They are taught valuable pre-school lessons like kindness and honesty that will help shape the rest of their lives. Children develop these life skills and use them at home and at school. Even daycare workers and schoolte

There’s no doubt about it: pre-school age children look adorable in karate uniforms! But martial arts training for this age group provide more than cute photo and video opportunities to share on Facebook™, Instagram™, or Pinterest™. Many of the same benefits that older children, teenagers, and adult…

01/12/2015

Many martial arts schools offer programs specially designed for kids, in addition to programs for other age groups. A quality program provides much more than just self-defense training. It also imparts life skills and good values such as: Courtesy and Respect Patience Focus and Concentration Self-Control With sincere effort, the results are very impressive and easy to see! Although not every area has a quality martial arts school, there are now more clubs and schools across the nation than ever before. Finding one that suits your needs could be just a quick Google™ search or phone call away! In fact, some regions are very competitive, so karate schools work extra hard to provide superior programs and facilities. Some martial arts disciplines offer life skills that can be applied to any age group. For a six year old, they might be self-control and respect. For adults, stress relief or better presentation skills could be most helpful. For anyone at risk, self-defense skills could be m

Many martial arts schools offer programs specially designed for kids, in addition to programs for other age groups. A quality program provides much more than just self-defense training. It also imparts life skills and good values such as: Courtesy and Respect Patience Focus and Concentration Self-Co…

12/28/2014

No matter what your age, weight, or fitness level, a quality karate program will improve a variety of important life skills while you explore your capabilities and get a great workout. You might join for one reason, but you’ll get other great benefits in addition to your primary goal. Martial Arts in the Movies Anyone who s ever seen an action movie knows that martial arts play a big role in modern cinema. Virtually every hero uses karate to defeat his or her enemies at some point in the story. But there s a lot more to martial arts than just flashy, fast-paced, computer-enhanced excitement on the big screen. Hollywood hits like “The Karate Kid” make many people wonder whether they could become “karate kids” too. The answer is a resounding YES! Nearly everyone – young or old, thin or obese, differently-abled or not – can become skilled in self-defense. But martial art training teaches students much more than just kicking, punching, jumping, and yelling. A good karate pro

No matter what your age, weight, or fitness level, a quality karate program will improve a variety of important life skills while you explore your capabilities and get a great workout. You might join for one reason, but you’ll get other great benefits in addition to your primary goal. Martial Arts i…