​ ​ “The role of a great leader is not to give greatness to human beings but to extract the greatness they already have inside them” (J. Buchan). If this quote is to be the goal of leadership, then we need to come up with a system that aims us towards this goal. If we look at leaders of today and the leaders of yesterday we find that we admire them for certain character traits that made their accomplishments happen. What are those character traits? Vision, Focus, Commitment, Determination, Perseverance AND Confidence. None of the traits mentioned above is neither a subject in schools or a course at the university, or…

​ If you’re an entrepreneur, professional or employee, martial arts training can be your secret weapon for business success.   It can improve productivity, character strength, mental, physical endurance, focus, and a host of other attributes prized in the business world. It can also help you learn fellowship and leadership.   Look at Japan where martial arts began. The country is a highly developed and a well-organized society, that’s relatively free of crime and violence. The discipline and productivity seen in Japanese workers and managers come from the direct influence of the martial arts.   Creating real leaders   “The role of a great leader is not to give greatness…

​ There is always a well-known solution to every human problem. However, when it comes to complex problems, it will inevitably create a fertile ground for controversy combined with major debates and discussions. Especially, serious problems arising within our contemporary world and its relation to our children’s development.  Now let’s start with listing common major challenges our young generation commonly face whether at home, school, or in general aspects: Lack of respect or fellowship. Limited attention spans. Poor social interaction. Inability to challenge or take risks out there in the open. Very narrow emotional-stability. Confidence erosion. Poor physical resilience. Weak team-performance. Inability to lead or follow. Loneliness and early signs…

At Tokon Martial Arts children learn higher self-esteem ​ For a children self-growth and development, self-esteem is essential because it made themselves to feel competent and loved in society. Self-esteem provides them with confidence in whatever they do. They handle the things perfectly, and successfully. Parents are now more concern about their children self-esteem and desire to build it positively. The best way to make your children to trust his ability and to improve self-esteem is to choose karate class for your children. It is the wrong concept among some parents that a martial art class will turn their sweet child into an aggressive one personality. The first thing that…

​ Let’s start this article with one of the most influential stories that gave our world, as we know it today a new standard of freedom and independence. And how broader historical events manifest the significance of effective decision-making and how it should be conducted and applied. March 1770, Boston, US. British soldiers are patrolling the streets of Boston. Their presence is disturbing yet threatening citizen’s freedom and liberty. Eventually, citizens attempted to express their anger, frustration, and resentment against the British occupancy. A living revolution, which stems from bold leaders, protests, and riots. Until the commanding British officer gave the order to load the guns and fire. With the…

​ Have you ever wondered why sometimes you feel an amazing burst of inspiration and passion to start a particular thing or the other, and then all of a sudden after a few days, your passion dies down and it looks like it was all a dream? ​ So many people are like that, they set all sorts of goals and targets about things to achieve, but then a few weeks or months down the line, they seem to have lost all the drive and energy for those goals and can’t seem to figure out why they never accomplish anything in life. ​ For people like that, this happens because…

​It’s no secret that some of the most successful people in the world are people who have some background in the Martial Arts. If you need some convincing, ask yourself why some of the most powerful men in politics, business, and entertainment today have some form of background in the military. It might look coincidental until you realize that the military places a lot of emphasis on its Martial Arts training for all its soldiers and officers. This training has helped them become high achievers with the results to show for it.​It’s sad that many people focus solely on academic knowledge to the detriment of learning the practical things that…

​Psychologists say childhood is one of the most important phases in the human lifespan. This is because a lot of what happens during this stage lays the foundation for how the life of that individual will turn out. That’s why as parents, we must pay extra attention to how we equip our children to face life in this season of their lives. They face many challenges such as school bullies, social media, peer pressure, academic challenges and may feel overwhelmed by what they encounter.One of the very best gifts we can equip them with in this stage is the gift of self-confidence. A confident child is unlikely to be swayed…

​ Martial Arts training is not just about learning self-defense skills, it also helps to build positive values into the life of practitioners. These positive values and morals contribute to lifelong character-building and development of soft skills for success. I am Sensei Marcus Hinschberger and I want to share some of these values with you. Discipline: Discipline is one of the most important values that children pick up during Martial Arts as it transfers into other aspects of a child’s life – education, peer relations, and career. In traditional Martial Arts, discipline refers to the ability to manage one’s emotions and short-term desires while creatively working towards achieving more meaningful…

​We all want to live healthy lives, and I’m sure you’re no exception. But with the prevailing sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits that have become a cultural norm, it stands to reason that we must take up the challenge of healthy living by engaging in activities that promote this. And one of the best activities with tremendous health benefits is Martial Arts Training. Let’s explore some of the benefits here:Better cardiovascular health: Embracing a regimen of Martial Arts training will help to improve the quality of your cardiovascular health as many of the drills and routines you will carry out in a Martial Arts class will serve to increase…