The following students are up for belt promotion on Saturday, October 19th. There will be no classes this day. Students testing must complete the Intent to Promote Worksheet, confirm their attendance, and arrive for testing in full uniform. Belt Testing will occur at 10 AM for all students and will run approximately one hour. Participant Name Current Rank Testing For …
Belt Graduation
Saturday, September 14th will be our Monthly Belt Graduation. There are no regular scheduled classes on Graduation Day. The following students are being considered for promotion: Dragons Test at 9 AM Participant Name Current Rank Promotion Caldwell, Wesley Dragon White Dragon Yellow Tubb, Corrine Dragon White Dragon Yellow Tubb, James Dragon White Dragon Yellow Brawley, Case Dragon White Dragon Yellow …
August Belt Testing
Belt Testing, Saturday August 10th Just a reminder there are no regular scheduled classes when belt promotions are going on. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to testing in full Dragonfly Martial Arts uniform. Little Dragons – 9 AM Participant Name Current Rank Testing For Ali, Muhammadnoor Dragon White Dragon Yellow Bellerose, Nolan Dragon White Dragon Yellow Sivaraman, Rohan Dragon Yellow …
11 Tips on Building Self-Esteem in Children
11 tips on building self-esteem in children Simply praising your child can actually do more harm than good. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to build self confidence in a child. BY RANDI CHAPNIK MYERS | MAY 1, 2018 Last week, my son Aaron made the school soccer team. Boy, was I proud. And I couldn’t stop saying so. “Good job, …
February Training
February is Grappling Month! Hello! I hope everyone is doing ok. We just wanted to take a moment and update everyone on upcoming events and news at Dragonfly. This Month is our Grappling Month (February) so we will be working on Double Leg Takedown for the First Two Weeks and then Double Leg Takedown Side Control for the following two …
What Motivates Kids?
What Motivates Kids? So there’s a lot to gain from regular physical activity, but how do you encourage kids to do it? The three keys are: Choosing the right activities for a child’s age: If you don’t, the child may be bored or frustrated. Giving kids plenty of opportunity to be active: Kids need parents to make activity easy by …
Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ
Easter Egg Hunt We would like to invite you to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ held on March 31st from 1 PM to 3 PM at John M. Whisenant Park (next to Elliott Elementary in McKinney.) Dragonfly Martial Arts will be providing food and drinks, fun and games, and an Easter egg hunt that will be age appropriate …
Mardi Gras Parents Night Out
Hello McKinney parents! Parents Night Out! We are having our FREE Monthly Parents Night Out at Dragonfly Martial Arts Saturday, February 10th from 5 PM to 9 PM. We hope this gives you a chance to a night out to yourself or partner? Drop off your kids FREE. This event will include fun games and amazing activities. To Register for …
Benefits of Private Lessons
Hey Dragonfly Martial Arts Families, Our goal here at Dragonfly Martial Arts is to help every ninja become a better version of themselves! We use the latest technology and curriculum backed by years of research and development via our children’s curriculum to assist us in accomplishing our goal. We are also driven to go above and beyond to open up …
This Months Curriculum
This Month, we are working on block 4 curriculum, which include the following techniques for our Master Cycle students: Head Lock Self-Defense Rear Bear Hug Self-Defense Over Arms Back Fist, Step Up Side Kick, Cross, Ridge hand (combo 4) Rising block, cross, hook punch (against combo 4) Guard Grip Control (collar sleeve) Maintain Balance Arm Drag to Twisting Arm Control …