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Karate Helps Preschoolers Develop Fine Motor Skills - Total Impact

Karate Helps Preschoolers Develop Fine Motor Skills

Karate is a popular martial art (especially for children), associated with strength, discipline, and focus. However, there’s a lot more to karate than simply learning exciting moves! Did you know that this centuries-old practice can also help preschoolers develop their fine motor skills? Not only is karate beneficial for self-defense, staying active, and learning respect,…
Why Belt Testing is an Important Part of Martial Arts

Why Belt Testing is an Important Part of Martial Arts

At Total Impact Martial Arts, our classes are designed to encourage self-improvement in our students both inside and outside of the dojo. We want to empower them to be their BEST selves at home, at school, and out in the world. We understand the importance of goal setting and achievement, especially for kids and teens.…
Creating Confident Kids with Martial Arts - Total Impact Martial Arts

Creating Confident Kids with Martial Arts

Confidence is a belief in oneself, the belief that you have the ability to meet life’s challenges and to succeed—and the willingness to act accordingly. Not everyone is born with confidence, for many it must be taught at a young age. Fortunately, Total Impact specializes in creating confident kids with martial arts! Martial Arts is…
Top 10 Benefits of Martial Arts for Young Children - Total Impact Martial Arts

Top 10 Benefits of Martial Arts for Young Children

Are you experiencing undesirable behaviors in your children? Such as tantrums, disrespectful language, selective listening, and physical fighting  with siblings or class mates? Parents often call us and ask how Total Impact Martial Arts can help teach their children respect, self control, and discipline. They often ask what the best age is to start their…
Why Choose a Martial Arts After-School Program? Total Impact Martial Arts

Why Choose a Martial Arts After-School Program?

Parents often struggle to find an after school program that would be the best match for their child, combining the perfect balance of safety, fun, and development. On an academic level, some kids might go to tutoring a few times a week. However, if parents are also interested in investing in their children’s all around…
Total Impact Martial Arts Proudly Expands with a New Location! - Total Impact

Total Impact Martial Arts Proudly Expands with a NEW Location!

Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness School opened its doors in 2017 and made a home in the strip mall located off of Buffalo Grove Rd. and Hintz Rd. in Arlington Heights. Founder, Shihan Brian Baim is a master instructor through the American Bu Kyoku Ryu Karate Association and holds the rank of 5th degree…

Summer Fitness & FUN at Total Impact!

A special message from Shihan Brian: Welcome & Congrats to All of our NEW Martial Arts and Kickboxing Students! We know your journey with Total Impact will be a great one! To all of our students & parents: thank you for another AWESOME month and for all of your support, we really appreciate YOU! Stay…
The Secret to Crushing Your Martial Arts Goals - Total Impact

The Secret to Crushing Your Martial Arts Goals

Mixed Martial Arts is an extremely challenging, competitive contact sport. Total Impact understands just how many multiple disciplines and skills are needed to maximize a student’s strength and confidence to increase their success and earn a higher ranking. Using a training journal will help maximize your learning potential because it provides an organized way to…