Spring Gathering Open Sparring Throwdown

Peaceful Warrior will host its first Open Sparring event on Saturday, March 24 from 10am-1pm. All styles are welcome to come spar in various modalities like MMA, point, grappling and more. Ages Teen and up are welcome.

Kicks and Punches Fly in Little Warriors Class

ABC 15 came in last Wed and filmed the Little Warriors class for their Small Stars segment. This is adorable!! Thanks to all of our stars that day!

New Karate Program for kids with AD/HD

Great story on our upcoming ME Program. Helps any kid focus and be capable of anything they set their mind to! Our ME Program Info Session will be held on Jan 18th at 5:30pm. Open to anyone. Come find out what the ME Program is all about.

Meet Tiffany Richards

Great article by AZ Foothills Magazine about our upcoming ME Program to help kids with ADD/ADHD. The program starts Jan 23rd for 90-days and has a maximum of eight students.

ADHD linked to structural brain differences

New study on ADHD. Our ME Program helps to Grow the Brain! http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=20346

Mental & Martial Enrichment Program combats ADD/ADHD

Peaceful Warrior will soon launch its ME: Mental & Martial Enrichment Program to help kids and families affected by ADD/ADHD. Co-designed by a world renowned psychologist, ME assists with mental and physical development by combining martial arts training with proven methodoligies to 'grow the brain.'





Participants in this program will:

• develop mental focus and clarity




• build self-control




• improve school performance




• eliminate negative attention-seeking behaviors




• maintain healthy relationships with peers, family members and others

ME launches with a pilot program at our Scottsdale, AZ location in the New Year. ME consists of two 50-minute classes per week for 90-days. Families can choose from Mon/Wed starting Jan 23rd at 5:30pm or Tues/Thurs starting Jan 24th at 3:30pm.

Watch this incredible news story about one of our students. Contact us for more information and to enroll at 480-200-1187 or email us at info@peacefulwarriorphx.com

Combat Karate with Sensei Bethea!

This is a rare opportunity to work with Sensei Poage's teacher. Sensei Bethea is a martial arts veteran and only comes to the Valley once a year. Sensei Bethea is an 8th degree black belt, a member of the USKA Hall of Fame and a sport Karate World Champion.

Thursday, November 3rd

Youth Seminar (ages 6-12)
5:35-6:25pm

Adult Seminar (13 and up)
6:30-8:30pm

You will learn:
the inner workings of kata
how to strike and block more effectively
how to defend yourself against a street-wise predator

Fighting ADD/ADHD with Karate!

We just had a wonderful news story air about one of our students who combats his ADHD with martial arts training. Check it out - http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northeast_valley/scottsdale/a-valley-family-fighting-add_adhd-without-the-use-of-medications

Fall Break Camp!

There are a few spots left for the Scottsdale School District's Fall Break Camp.

Join us for a fun-filled week of martial arts, games, outdoor recreation and NO video games or TV! Engage your child in focus, discipline, activity and time with friends.

Monday, October 10th - Friday October, 14th 8:00am-6:00pmOur regular class schedule will still be in effect.

Martial Arts Philosophies

"A success conscious mind functions rapidly and effectively." - Napoleon Hill

Sensei Poage and I constantly train and study the martial arts, and the philosophies that go along with it. We truly believe that we create our own successes (and failures) by the way we think, act and treat others.

What we give thought (energy) to, we draw into our lives. We also believe this for the students in the dojo. Martial artists can sometimes have the hardest jobs. We feel a lot of pressure and have much to prove. It's a hard pill to swallow if we mess up.

However, we have the ability to be as 'great' as we would like by setting our intentions and then taking action. Even when we get into a 'rut' we can pull ourselves out by using simple and effective strategies to get us back on track. That is the true foundation of martial arts.

Bruce Lee, one of the greatest martial artists in history said, "If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them."

Here are some books from our personal library that we wanted to share with you. We hope you take the time to pick one up!

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
The Power of Intention - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
A Grateful Heart - M.J. Ryan
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - Dr. Wayne Dyer

Summer is Almost Here - What are you doing??

Are you looking for something unique and fun this Summer?

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts will host (12) weekly Camps beginning May 31st - Aug. 19th. Kids will enjoy three martial arts classes/drills daily, weekly field trips, team-building games, outdoor sports, leadership activites, movies and a variety of other activities.

Field trips include:
private Phoenix Zoo tour
rock climbing
gold mining
mini golf
sporting events
bowling
skating
theatre
Japanese Friendship Garden
and more!

Contact us for more info!

Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, North Phoenix Students Excel at

Six students from Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts recently attended the 2011 USKA Martial Arts Nationals Tournament in Albuquerque, NM on March 25-27. All six students placed high in their divisions. Chance Glover, 13, 1st place sparring, 4th place koshiki; Cameron Kessner, 13, 1st place kata, 4th place weapons; Mackenzie Bouise, 10; 2nd place sparring, 2nd place team sparring, 4th place kata; Julianna Chin-Tung, 12, 3rd place sparring, 3rd place koshiki, 5th place kata; Max Bouise, 12, 4th place weapons, 4th place team sparring; Andrew Rodgers, 11, 5th place kata. “Competing in tournaments has helped me gain confidence at school speaking in front of the class, asking questions and within my friendships,” says Cameron Kessner, a student at Scottsdale Preparatory. “I feel great knowing that I’m part of a bigger team, a team that encourages me to be a better athlete and person. I enjoy supporting my team members and seeing them succeed, knowing that I have helped them train to become great at what they do.” The competitors, all from North Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, began their martial arts training under Sensei Richard M. Poage, a National and World Champion himself and #1-rated Martial Arts Instructor six-years-running. "Martial arts is an excellent way to build confidence and focus," says Poage. "Our programs not only teach karate but assist with life skills that help kids become successful individuals in society." Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center’s Senior Instructor is Richard M. Poage. Mr. Poage has dedicated himself to martial arts for more than 20 years and has been rated the #1 martial arts instructor in Arizona six-years running by the United States Karate Alliance (U.S.K.A.). Mr. Poage is the current U.S.K.A. national champion in full contact continuous karate, a member of the U.S. Pan Am team and has been nominated for the U.S.K.A. Hall of Fame. Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center teaches traditional Okinawa Karate and offers authentic rank from Naha City, Okinawa, Japan, in one of the oldest Karate styles practiced in the world today. The school offers a wide range of classes for youth and adults including Karate, Jujitsu, MMA, Conditioning and Self-Defense.

Student of the Month

Each month Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts will honor a student for their efforts and devotion to the practice of martial arts. This award is given to a dedicated student who repeatedly gives it their all and does their very best.

We are pleased to announce January's Student of the Month: Mackenzie Bouise!

Mackenzie has put forth extra effort by assisting her peers in their karate training. She has been on the mat consistently helping lower rank students during each class. Mackenzie has also stepped up her own training and has excelled, especially in kata and weapons.

Congrats Mackenzie!!

Spring Break and Summer Camps

Are you looking for something unique and fun this Spring and Summer?

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts will host Spring Break Camps for Scottsdale and PV USDs.

We will also host (12) weekly Camps throughout summer beginning May 31st - Aug. 19th. Kids will enjoy three martial arts classes/drills daily, weekly field trips, team-building games, outdoor sports, movies and a variety of other activities.

To register, please email or call 480-200-1187.