Chris Millares, Amerikick That was the day I quit, gave up, stopped, threw in the towel and knew that I was ABSOLUTELY DONE teaching martial arts!  I wanted nothing to do with it!  I was retired and excited to hand in my letter of resignation. “Ok Chris!  I’ll bite, you crazy human.  Why did you quit?” Thanks for asking 🙂 …  Let’s Go! The kid’s name was Ryan.  He was 7 years old, had an innocent look like a disney character penciled by Walt himself.  Ryan was (in technical Chris terminology) “a little stud”.  Clean cut, well dressed by 2 parents who loved him dearly.  The optics of this little man forecasted a career on the movie screen.   Full disclosure, I could envision Ryan  rocking out the lyrics of “You’ve lost that loving feeling” to Scarlett Johannson in a future TOP GUN flick! Speaking of TOP GUN… I used to tell TC (Readers...Read more

It Takes A Village Dusty Beekler, C.H.O. (Chief Heart Officer) Amerikick Hatboro That saying “It takes a village” is something I have heard time and time again through out my life, Especially as a parent. I would always say to myself “I got this, I have the support of my family I don’t need help and so on.” I did’t truly grasp that meaning until several years ago. I can honestly say Martial Arts is more than just self defense! I don’t think parents see the full picture, lord knows I was one of them. I didn’t realize how life changing Karate would be to my family and the families that would walk through the door. I just wanted my kids to do something, get out of the house and off the electronics. We looked at other options but it just didn’t fit. At the time I wanted more, my kids needed more then just a...Read more

Chris Millares, COO Amerikick 360 If you’re looking to become great in any field of study, it takes dedication, hard work, and an open mind. It’s important to remember that greatness isn’t achieved overnight, and it takes time and effort to become an expert in any field. Here are a few tips to help you along the way: 1. Develop a passion for the subject: In order to become great at something, you have to have a passion for it. You need to be willing to put in the time and effort to learn and understand the subject. This means reading, researching, and immersing yourself in the topic. 2. Set goals: Setting goals for yourself can help you stay motivated and focused on your path to greatness. Make sure to set realistic goals that you can actually achieve. 3. Practice: Practicing is essential for becoming great in any field. You need to practice and hone...Read more

As parents, we want to give our children the best possible chance at success in life. One way to do this is to encourage them to participate in activities that will help them to become more focused, disciplined, and confident. Martial arts training is one such activity that can help kids get better grades at school. First, martial arts training teaches discipline. Discipline is a key factor in academic success. It helps kids to stay focused on their tasks and to work hard. Martial arts training also helps kids to develop self-control, which is essential for managing time and meeting deadlines. Second, martial arts training helps to build confidence. Confidence is an important factor in academic success. When kids feel confident, they are more likely to take risks, ask questions, and challenge themselves. They also become more resilient in the face of failure, which is key to success in the classroom. Third, martial...Read more

Motivation for young athletes… – Chris Millares  If you’re a young athlete, you know the importance of hard work and dedication. But sometimes it can be difficult to stay motivated. Here are some tips to help you stay focused and motivated on your athletic journey. 1. Set Goals: Setting goals is a great way to stay motivated. It gives you something to strive for and helps you stay focused. Make sure your goals are realistic and achievable. 2. Celebrate Your Successes: Don’t forget to celebrate your successes. It’s important to recognize your accomplishments and reward yourself for the hard work you’ve put in. 3. Stay Positive: It’s easy to get down on yourself when things don’t go your way. But try to stay positive and focus on the progress you’ve made. 4. Get Support: Surround yourself with people who are positive and supportive of your goals. Having a support system can help you stay...Read more