We teach resilience. While so many aspects of daily life have been sidelined, SMA has strived to carry on in good health and positivity in both body and mind, promoting

  Parents are doing their best to maintain and instill degrees of discipline in their homes and to pass on values of personal responsibility and self-control to their children. The

Sovereign Martial Arts has being doing our part these weeks by moving to online instruction of our programs and courses. The success has been remarkable, as students work to achieve

As Little League, Soccer, and other team-sports responsibly take the sideline this season, online martial arts programs are the solution for parents looking for a way to promote physical fitness

Parents always want the best for their kids and kickstarting a healthy active lifestyle is paramount. The martial arts provide young boys and girls with an active regiment to develop

Finding the perfect activity for your kids is not always easy. Your kids want action, they want fun and something that won’t get boring easily. You want an activity that

Every parent has to struggle with it at a certain point : fights between siblings. Sometimes physical, sometimes emotional. The relationship between siblings is very special, but not always easy. 

Throughout the last decade, martial arts has become more and more popular for several reasons. The sport offers diverse benefits, both mentally and physically. Martial arts teaches discipline, helps you

Am I too old to start taking Martial Arts classes? Is my child too young to join the Kids Martial Art program? Should I wait another year before I sign

Even if you aren’t a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, 2020 may be the perfect year for you to refocus and set new goals. For some, that means finding

It’s that time of the year again: the holiday season is here! Christmas and New Years Eve are almost upon us and if you haven’t started shopping for Christmas Gifts

Are you looking for a martial arts school around Rahway, Howell or Belleville New Jersey? Get to know our Sovereign schools! We are a family owned organization, focusing on providing

Going back to school should be an exciting time for kids, as it means new teachers, new school supplies, new friends, and many more exciting things. Sadly, this excitement isn’t

This month it’s all about black belt attitude at our Sovereign schools. Being a black belt means not only having incredible skills, a high level of knowledge and strength. Being

Karate, as we know it today, has a long history. Throughout the years it has been influenced and shaped by many people and developed thanks to these great martial artists.

Learning martial arts comes with many benefits, with many of them extending beyond the gym. A lot of these benefits carry over to life outside your martial arts school and

“To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself.” – Bruce Lee-   As Bruce Lee once said, Martial Arts is an honest expression of yourself. Martial Arts are a

Becoming a black belt is the goal of almost every one of our students, as it represents a high level of expertise and knowledge. After becoming a black belt, for

For many people, martial arts is something they may only having a passing knowledge about, and you’d be surprised how much of it is pure myth. There is no other

Martial arts is a diverse sport and provides a range of styles to choose from. From Karate to Krav Maga, to Kickboxing – there is the right style to fulfill

Peace of Mind / Mental Balance – How Martial Arts Can Help Break Bad Habits Bad habits are mostly formed at an early age and get harder to break as

In a world full of martial arts schools it might seem hard to pick one that fits both you and your kid’s needs. It’s important to find a school that

When trying to find the right martial arts school for your children, their opinion and yours are both important. Creating a good experience for everyone is important for us at

Video games got more and more popular over the past ten to twenty years and are now an essential part of many people’s lives. It may surprise you to learn

While growing up children are constantly learning new skills. In order to use them successfully and achieve their goals, they need confidence and discipline. Our martial art classes help to

Our martial art classes for kids are a regular reminder that the training teaches way more than physical skills. In our programs, valuable life lessons are learned and your children’s

Nearly 1 of 5 kids and adolescents in the US are overweight or obese. This can lead to significant, lifelong diseases. As a parent, you’re the one who is responsible

The benefits of learning martial arts for children include developing a great character and learning life lessons. At Sovereign Martial Arts, we have mixed groups of girls and boys, learning

Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in recent history and attracts many people. There are more and more people wanting their kids to learn, or learn themselves, how

In May, our word of the month is belief. Throughout the whole month, we focus even more on this life skill and make sure that every student understands what belief

Mixed Martial Arts, also known as MMA, only has a short history. The first UFC event, which helped MMA to grow massively, took place in 1993. In this short time,

What does leadership mean? Before explaining how our martial arts programs develop leadership skills we have to define which characteristics good leaders have. For sure, being a leader requires a

Football has always been the favorite sport of many Americans, but recently people have started thinking about the benefits and dangers of it. Is it really good to let our

Are your kids having difficulties in school? School can be a challenging environment for some students, not only in class, but also socially. Kids have to succeed academically, while learning

Loyalty is one of the most important character traits every single person should develop at an early age and optimize throughout their whole life. In every kind of relationship, no

We live in a society that is changing all the time. Old is replaced by new, and what was “in” one day is “out” the next day. With all these

Loyalty is one of the most important character traits everyone should have. In all areas of life, whether personal or professional, loyalty is priceless and a top priority in every

  The Sovereign Martial Arts ambassador program is perpetual throughout the year. It is a prestigious referral program that reinforces the core tenants of the Sovereign family: dedication, leadership skills,

The many different kinds of martial arts can be confusing for beginners and often make people feel lost in a deluge of options. Choosing the right martial arts program for

Discipline learned with us at Sovereign Martial Arts is not only important to be successful in our programs. It’s also one of the most important skills to have in your

    “Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.” -Rorion Gracie    

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. – Jim Rohn     DISCIPLINE IN MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES The ability to control emotions, desires, and reactions is an important thing

SELF-DISCIPLINE Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities. –

Explanation of Confidence Confidence and trust are intertwined: without one, you can’t have the other. You need to trust someone in order to have confidence in them, and trusting yourself

  This martial arts style has gained an immense amount of popularity in recent years. This can be attributed to a few factors: more exposure through media bringing familiarity to

Self-Esteem It’s no surprise that a child’s early years are crucial when it comes to how their sense of self-esteem develops. A developing mind absorbs information like a sponge, so

Public Perception vs. Reality…FIGHT! It’s no secret that, to someone who has yet to begin their training, there’s a certain mysterious allure that comes with the mention of martial arts.

Mental Benefits of Martial Arts Martial arts training has many obvious benefits – and some not so obvious! It’s clear that training will make you more physically fit, but there

Benefits of Martial Arts for Howell Children In tоdау’ѕ соmреtіtіvе аnd multіfасеtеd wоrld, еxtrасurrісulаr асtіvіtіеѕ аnd сlаѕѕеѕ fоr сhіldrеn аrе gеttіng іnсrеаѕіnglу рорulаr. Aѕ а mаttеr оf fасt, thеrе аrе а

Developing Self-Esteem for the Entire Family Whеn mоѕt реорlе in Howell thіnk аbоut mаrtіаl аrtѕ аnd ѕеlf-еѕtееm, thеу рrоbаblу thіnk аbоut thе bеnеfіtѕ fоr сhіldrеn. It іѕ truе thаt сhіldrеn dо ѕhоw

Martial Arts for Children with Autism Autіѕm Sресtrum Dіѕоrdеr (ASD) сhіldrеn оftеn hаvе lіttlе оr nо іntеrеѕt іn ѕtruсturеd ѕроrts or other group physical асtіvіtіеѕ. Thіѕ саn bе fruѕtrаtіng tо

Mental Aspects of Martial Arts Training in Howell Athlеtеѕ аrе knоwn tо еndurе a lot of рhуѕісаl раіn іn thеіr trаіnіng аnd dеvеlорmеnt. Mаrtіаl аrtѕ рrасtіtіоnеrѕ alsо hаvе tо brеаk thrоugh

Benefits of Martial Arts for Howell Children In tоdау’ѕ tесhnоlоgу-fосuѕеd ѕосіеtу, іt іѕ bесоmіng fаr tоо соmmоn fоr уоung bоуѕ аnd gіrlѕ tо ѕреnd thе mајоrіtу оf thеіr dау іn frоnt

Setting SMART Goals in the Martial Arts It’ѕ соmmоn fоr реорlе tо еnrоll thеmѕеlvеѕ оr thеіr сhіldrеn іn а trаdіtіоnаl mаrtіаl аrtѕ рrоgrаm tо сultіvаtе “ѕеlf-dіѕсірlіnе,” аlthоugh thеу оftеn саn’t