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Self-defense is more than knowing a few kicks or punches, it involves one’s mind, body, and spirit. We’re here to share practical research, resources, and tips (plus, the occasional freebie) for anyone wanting to live a safe and confident life for themselves and their loved ones.

Martial Arts in Schools
Informational, Research, Research-based Jessie Gordon Informational, Research, Research-based Jessie Gordon

Martial Arts in Schools

As educators and/or parents, we all hope to raise healthy, happy, independent, and kind individuals. However, the value of these abstract concepts varies widely among cultures, communities, schools, families, and individuals, making it difficult to determine where responsibility for imbuing them lies. In recent years, an increasing number of schools have taken it upon themselves to introduce practices and curricula that address the development of competencies that have the potential to positively affect one's learning, relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.

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What is Embodied-SEL?
Research-based Jessie Gordon Research-based Jessie Gordon

What is Embodied-SEL?

Embodied-SEL is a relatively new term in the field of social-emotional learning (SEL). Embodied learning refers to pedagogical approaches that focus on the non-mental factors involved in learning, and that signal the importance of the body and feelings.

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