Martial Arts for Positive Single Parenting

Martial Arts and its role in Positive Single Parenting 
written by:Master McCorry

Ask any parent the most memorable moment of their life, their answer will

always be the same: the moment they became a father or a mother. The birth
of a child not only brings about a seao change in your life, but it also
places a huge responsibility on you. If this is the case of families with
both parents, just imagine the stress and challenges that a single parent
would have to undergo.

According to a recent report by the US Census Bureau, there are around 14
million single parents in USA and they raise 22 million kids. This means
that one out of every four kids is raised by a single parent. At least
until the age of thirteen, most kids are emotionally and mentally dependent
on their parents. If kids should achieve emotional stability and high
emotional quotient, they need parents who are emotionally stable and
self-sufficient. This is the greatest challenge faced by most single
parents as they themselves will be going through tough times - coping up
with separation, running a home and raising a kid all by themselves.

Martial Arts: A Panacea for Positive Single Parenting?
In such difficult conditions, the only way to ensure that your kids grow
up in a positive atmosphere is to engage them in something that will demand
their attention. A productive pastime like, say martial arts, will
fruitfully engage your child. It will divert their attention from the
lonely atmosphere of the home. Another added benefit is that your kids will
have a secure place to spend their after-school time until your work gets
over.

Martial arts can make your child confident, self-respecting, contented and
happy. Kids who learn martial arts deal better with crucial life situations
and keep calm at the face of crisis. Martial arts will fill your child’s
life with positive vibes. Yes, martial arts is an actual cure – an
alternative for the lonely hours your child would spend at home, watching
television or playing computer games.

Martial Arts: The Magic Bullet for Your Kid’s Overall Development
Martial Arts is a mélange of various art forms. Studies have proven
that Martial Arts can make your kid physically fit, confident, disciplined and
emotionally stable. Martial Arts is all the more beneficial for your kid if you are
a single parent, because, Martial Arts is an art that can make children shed their
inhibition and break out of their shells.

 Martial Arts Classes at Bruce McCorry’s Academy
The Martial Arts program at Bruce McCorry’s Academy (Peabody, MA) is a course with
a difference. This unique program is specially conceived to accommodate
learners belonging to any age.

Most martial arts centers ignore the possible safety risks of a full
contact martial art. However, Bruce McCorry’s is one of those rare
academies where all types of risky practices such as cage fighting are
deliberately avoided for the safety of the kids. In addition, the classes
are engaged by masters who have years of experience in Martial Arts.

Martial Arts at Bruce McCorry’s will transform your kid’s persona. It will equip
him/her to take on the world. Promise your kids a successful life by
choosing Bruce McCorry’s for them!

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Tai Chi Martial Arts by Bruce McCorry

Tai Chi Martial Arts by Bruce McCorry 

Written by: Master McCorry

Can there be a martial art without violent punching, kicking and fighting?

Tai Chi is one such art form. It proclaims that only peaceful, cadenced and
meditative movements can help you find your inner tranquility. Tai Chi is
popular because, more or less like yoga, it helps you to cope up with the
chaotic modern life.

Tai Chi – Origins, History and Philosophy
The birth of Tai Chi can be traced back to the China of 2500 years ago. It
is a descendant of the ancient medicinal philosophies and the art of
Qigong. Marvin Smalheiser, the renowned Tai Chi historian notes that Tai
Chi masters can defeat their opponents by concentrating their inner energy
in a powerful and subtle manner, which may not always be visible to the
spectator. Hence, able Tai Chi masters give the impression of attacking
their opponents without touching them. This astounding technique can be
attributed to what is known as Qi, roughly translated as the force of life.
According to Tai Chi philosophy, the human body is made of five elements,
which together creates Qi, the life essence. A balance between these
elements results in the unhindered flowing of Qi in our body. The ultimate
aim of Tai Chi is to achieve this balance.

Divisions of Tai Chi
One popular style of Tai Chi is the Wu Style. Wu is a subtler form of Tai
Chi in which knees take up a straighter position. In the Yang mode, the
learners use bent knees. Tai Chi Chih is another widely practiced style.
All the three versions focus on graceful rhythmic movements instead of
violent angular moves.

Tai Chi – Benefits
Tai Chi is said to infuse positive energy into our body and life. Modern
case studies, meta-analyses and experiments support this view. Some of the
most highlighted benefits of Tai Chi are:

· Equilibrium and Balance: The floating movements and constant shifting of
weight from one leg to the other increase body equilibrium and balance. 

· Self-Confidence: Tai Chi infuses self-confidence in the learners by
making their body language graceful and boosting their self-worth.

· Core Strength: Tai Chi improves one’s core strength by improving
stamina, suppleness and muscular power.

· Immunity: Tai Chi helps to prevent muscular diseases like muscle
weakening and fibromyalgia. It also curbs lifestyle problems like cardiac
diseases and blood pressure.

· Soothing effect: Tai Chi does the good of a meditation by reducing
stress and bringing you back to the stage of an elemental childish
happiness and calm.

Getting Started with Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a simple enough art form to learn by yourself. You can
self-instruct from video tapes or internet tutorials. However, it would be
more sensible to learn Tai Chi in a proper scientific manner from an
instructor, because instructors can point out your drawbacks and monitor
your progress.

Martial art centers like Bruce McCorry’s Academy conduct excellent
instruction programs in Tai Chi. At Bruce McCorry’s, Tai Chi classes are
conducted by experienced teachers like Master McCorry himself who has been
into Tai Chi since 1978. The syllabus is specially designed and constantly
updated to suit the needs of the students. The academy teaches Tai Chi
along with its philosophy so that the students get the complete grasp of
what they learn. Hundreds of learners flock to the academy every season
because Tai Chi at Bruce McCorry’s will make you a changed person. Why not
try it!

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