American Academies of Martial Arts
The Josh Goblowsky Story (And the Dream It Just Funded in Bellevue)
The Josh Goblowsky story doesn’t start with books or donations. It starts with a moment that could have changed everything. At just…
What Women Actually Learn in a Self Defense Class for Women
Most people assume a self defense class for women is about learning how to fight, but it’s really about something different: learning…
What Martial Arts for Military Kids Teaches Earlier Than Most Adults Learn
Some kids learn resilience over time. Military kids don’t really get that luxury. They learn it early, and that’s exactly why martial…
From First Step to Black Sash: What Competing in a Kung Fu Tournament Really Builds
Before a match starts, there’s always a moment where everything goes quiet. The gym is loud. There are parents in the bleachers,…
How to Build Confidence in Kids (Without Creating Bullies or Pushovers)
If you’ve ever wondered how to build confidence in kids, you don’t have to look very far to see where it all…
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Josh Goblowsky’s Story of Resilience
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and it’s an important time to talk about something that matters deeply to our community at…
Martial Arts Goal Setting for Kids and Teens: Turning Intention Into Action
At American Academies of Martial Arts, we believe martial arts goal setting for kids and teens should go beyond “try harder” or…
Women’s Self-Defense Isn’t About Winning Fights
(It’s About What Happens Before One Ever Starts) Women’s self-defense training isn’t just about learning how to fight—it’s about understanding how real…
Letting Kids Be Bored While Still Making Memories
We’re in that strange pocket of winter break, the days after Christmas but before New Year’s Eve. The decorations are still up. …
What Bellevue Families Wish We Had for Kids (And How We’re Making It Work Right Now)
If you spend any time talking with local parents, you’ll hear the same themes come up again and again. Bellevue families want…