❤ February is Heart Health Month ❤ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, but proper diet, exercise, and your lifestyle can make a big difference. In celebration of this month, and to help you have a healthy heart, THE STUDIO...
We’re very excited that not one, not two, but THREE coaches/ninjas from THE STUDIO are going to be competing this month on Season 13 of “American Ninja Warrior.” Coach Brian Montagnese, Coach Francisco Barajas, and Coach Jose Gomez all earned a chance to tackle...
by Margaret Snider, 3rd Degree Black Belt Not everything falls into place because of a decision. It takes more. One moment I’m committed to reaching 3rd degree, the next I can see all the skills and abilities I must improve in order to progress. When I actually try...
Last year our Blessing Bag program was so successful that we decided to make it an annual event! Thanks to the generosity of these sponsors, THE STUDIO, its members, and the community will be filling 700 Blessing bags filled with essential items to hand out to those...
This is a story that some can relate to, others can empathize with, and only a few have experienced. I am a super active person. I experience the world kinesthetically. I move because it feels good to me. It calms my mind, body, and soul. It stabilizes my moods and...
VOTE FOR US AT STYLE MAGAZINE! It’s that time of year again!!! Please vote for THE STUDIO and our partners for the following categories in STYLE Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to vote:...
Martial arts strengthens the body — and also makes the brain stronger and more alert. People who practice the martial arts are said to have a greater level of vigilance, improved reflexes, and heightened awareness, which could reflect stronger cognitive control....
The New Year is always a great time to set goals and start anew. However, every goal needs a plan of action to get accomplished. This year when setting goals don’t stop there; write down the objectives and plan of action to accomplish those goals. For example, if your...
By Margaret Snider, Wise Warrior, 2nd Degree Black Belt “I wish my kids had had Taekwondo when they were young.” The words just popped out while I was talking with Master Pourarian. Hearing the words from my own mouth made me think, what exactly are the reasons I wish...