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Empower & Arise
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.
The Potential of Martial Arts in Education
We're excited to share an article written by Arise's founder, Jess Gordon, recently published in a peer-reviewed journal through the University of British Columbia (UBC). The article explores an area that's often overlooked in education but holds immense potential: the role of martial arts-based interventions in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and self-regulated learning (SRL).
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.
Radically Embodied Compassion
A look at radically embodied compassion in relation to martial arts.
