Sensei Michael Simkin, 7th Dan Goju Ryu instructor at Simkin's Martial Arts
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He Came in for His Kids… But Never Left

I’ve seen a lot of parents walk through the door over the years. Most of them are here for the same reason. Their kids need something....

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Why Most Kids Don’t Need More Activities… They Need Structure, Confidence, and Direction

If you’re like most parents, your child is already busy. School. Homework. Maybe another activity or two. But even with all that… something still feels off....

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He Wouldn’t Even Look Up

He walked in holding his mom’s hand. Not tight. Not crying....

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“I Was That Kid”

The call came out of nowhere. Not a parent. Not a current student....

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It Was Never Too Late

They started just weeks apart. Different lives. Different stories....

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“I Feel Like I’m Repeating Myself All Day”

She didn’t come in excited. She came in tired. Not physically tired....

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We Tried Other Places… This Feels Different”

I hear that more than people think. Usually not right away. Not during the first class....

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“We Drive Past Here All the Time… I Don’t Know Why We Waited So Long”

I hear that more than you’d think. Usually a few weeks after someone starts. Not the first day....

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Why Parents Call Simkin’s Martial Arts One of the Best Kids Karate Schools in Galloway NJ

When parents search for the best kids karate Galloway NJ has to offer, they are usually looking for more than kicks and punches. Most families who walk through our doors at Simkin’s Martial Arts are looking for confidence, discipline, focus...

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Karate vs Taekwondo vs Jiu Jitsu: What South Jersey Parents Should Know

Parents throughout South Jersey often ask me the same question: “What is the difference between karate, taekwondo, and jiu jitsu for kids?” It is an important question because each martial art offers something valuable, and the best choice ...

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Is Martial Arts Good for Kids with ADHD? What We See at Our Galloway Dojo

One of the most common questions parents ask today is whether martial arts can help children who struggle with focus and attention. Searches for martial arts ADHD kids New Jersey and karate for ADHD Galloway continue to grow because many fa...

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Sensei Michael Simkin, 7th Dan Goju Ryu instructor at Simkin's Martial Arts
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