Parents will often enroll their children in martial arts, music lessons, or other sports and physical disciplines because these activities teach determination. If a child learns and master this life-skill, they’ll be driven to achieve their goals.      With determination, your children will develop a “never give up” attitude. It will help them learn the value and benefits of …

Easter is coming! We still have some space left for our upcoming Easter egg hunt and BBQ. On April 3rd, we will be having our Annual Easter Egg hunt at John M. Whisenant Park (Next to Elliott Elementary in McKinney.) We will be providing food and drinks, fun and games, and an Easter egg hunt that will be age-appropriate for …

Balance is found when we harmonize in our life. As we go through life, I often have parents and students come to me with something they need help with.  They are out of shape, lack confidence, or need some help “getting some energy out”.  All of which happens when we find our life out of balance and not in harmony.  …

March 8th, 2021 is designated as International Women’s Day. I am honored to have been taught by many strong martial arts women during my time training and wanted to take a moment and show my appreciation. Id also likes to share a story from the Karate Nerd himself, Jesse Enkamp. “One of the most famous women in Karate history was …

At Dragonfly Martial Arts, we focus on teaching respect day in and day out, but what is respect?  Respect is treating people the way you want to be treated.  How many times in our day do we can be respectful and well-mannered or polite and considerate?  By showing respect, we offer the potential for more friendships and deeper relationships, as …

Valentine’s Day has just passed, but February is still all about the heart. Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the …

Everyone knows that martial arts are great for both young and old. It provides a great way to get in shape, learn valuable skills, and gain the confidence to be your best. Though we know this, sometimes it can be intimidating to begin a martial arts program, after all, everyone is wearing funny pajamas and yelling! Oh, and did I …

A New Year As we begin the new year, often this is the time people set new goals, and begin working on a new you.  I want to challenge this status and consider that we should always be trying to grow.  Instead of saying, “I’ll start tomorrow” why not say “I will do it now”.  This is a philosophy that most successful people …

FAMILY: The most important part of your life. Overview: The importance of family is of great value. It gives people a sense of belonging, self-worth and purpose. It is the very foundation of cultures throughout history and the world. Good family values have the potential to help build, guide and influence children to be their very best. Those values should …

Holiday Potluck December 7th we will be hosting our Annual Christmas Party and Potluck! Santa will be there, so bring the kids, get your picture taken with him, and come enjoy each other’s company. The party begins at 11 on Saturday, the 7th, and ends at 2 PM. Santa will be there from 12 to 2 pm. To sign up, …