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.

Scottsdale karate school shows off at qualifying

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts, our Scottsdale karate school sent 13 kids to a recent qualifying tournament and amazingly all 13 qualified for the United States Karate Association National Tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico! ABC 15 did a great feature on their story.

CrossFit & Jujitsu Team Up for the Ultimate Workout!

Tradition meets innovation...

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts has teamed up with CrossFit Chaparral for the ultimate in martial arts training and fitness...

SUBMISSION CROSSFIT!

Each class combines the traditional and time-honored techniques of Jujitsu with a results producing, addictive inducing, high-intensity workout. Learn practical stand-up and ground defense, all while getting into the best shape of your life. You'll be ready for virtually any physical challenge life throws your way!

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-7:30pm

Teens (12+), women and men - beginners welcome

New Year, New Classes, New Memories to Make!

This past year has brought us so many amazing things to be grateful for and we thank everyone who is part of the Peaceful Warrior family.

We have a variety of NEW classes for 2012 and we hope that as you make your New Year's Resolutions, you can fit some of these into your schedule.

Fitness Classes

Cardio Kickboxing
This is not your average Kickboxing Class! You will learn real world self defense, while getting into great shape. This is a fun, high-energy class that provides a total body workout focusing on kickboxing techniques (jabs, punches and kicks), combining high and low impact aerobics moves and a 'plan' for self defense!
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30-7:30pm

Yoga
Everyone needs 'me' time. Yoga utilizes stretching postures, breathing and meditation techniques to calm the mind and tone the body. You will improve physical and emotional health and create a state of internal peace. At the practical level you will learn physical techniques that will improve posture, balance and alignment, plus build a stronger core.
Tuesdays
5:35-6:25pm

Chi Gung
Chi Gung is the practice of increasing and strengthening the energy flow throughout your body using simple, gentle movements. You will learn the exercises that underlie both the martial and healing powers of Tai Chi. They are used in China to increase energy, balance and longevity.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30pm


Family Karate

New Year's Resolutions? Looking for family activities that involve learning something new together that's also fun? Join us for Family Class. Train karate, get fit, share goals, spend quality time together and meet other friendly people.

Our Family Classes offer:
A way to bring your family closer together
A rewarding activity you can all enjoy
Positive attitudes towards fitness and health
Exercise time for both you and your children
A positive environment surrounded by motivated goal-setters

Be a role model for physical activity and significantly improve the chances that your children will lead healthy and active lives as well!
Tuesdays
5:35-6:25pm
&
Saturdays
9:30-10:30am

See more classes online.

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.

AD/HD Program Making Headlines!

Check out a recent article about our co-designer for the ME Program, helping kids with AD/HD!

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

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

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

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.

Tournaments: A parent and student perspective

The Tournament Team at Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts has been rated #1 in Arizona and #4 in the nation five-years running by the United States Karate Alliance (USKA). Our students actively participate in AZ tournaments and travel throughout the Southwest region to go up against some of the toughest competition around. Many of our students have competed and won at State, National and World levels. A parent's point of view by Darren and Suzanne Kessner: Tournaments have helped Cameron grow in many ways both in and out of the dojo. First, his competitive nature has an outlet. It has helped him build confidence in himself and gives him a sense of both self respect and respect for others. His ability to speak in front of people in any situation is directly connected to the ability to perform in front of strangers. In the dojo, techniques are taught but in competition, the creativity to bring those techniques to life is expressed. Prior to karate, Cameron participated in soccer where everyone received a trophy at the end of the season. The first trophy that Cameron won at a local karate tournament was earned solely by his skill. His first comment, "Dad, this is the first trophy that I have really won on my own". That meant a lot to us as parents. Tournaments, particularly the sparring part, have had a profound effect in the area of bullying. Before Cameron started Karate he had been bullied at school several times. The confidence and discipline he now has inside enables him the ability to walk away on his terms and not feel powerless. For us as a family it has been a lot of fun traveling to tournaments around Arizona, California, and New Mexico. We have so many fun "Road Trip" memories. Cameron has met friends from all over. Although he competes against them, he has developed friendships with a common link-karate. Being able to have a competitive edge yet cheer on those very same competitors is not a skill taught but one learned. As parents, we have met a lot of families both within and outside of our dojo and it is very nice connecting with them at karate tournaments and establishing friendships beyond our everyday routines. Cameron's take on tournaments: In my opinion, tournaments are a good way to express yourself, meet other competitors and overall have fun. Tournaments have helped me gain confidence in not only my martial arts part of life but at school speaking in front of the class, asking questions and between my friends. I feel great knowing that I am a part of a bigger team, a team that has my back and encourages me to be a better athlete. Tournaments give me a way to connect to other martial artists whether they are judging me or competing against me. I enjoy supporting my team members and seeing them succeed knowing that I have helped them train and become a better martial artist as well.

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.