Total Impact Martial Arts

Empowering Young Girls & Women with Self-Defense

Empowering Young Girls & Women with Self-Defense

Today, women have so much more freedom and rights than they did even a century ago (thankfully). While young girls and women are more empowered on that front, our wives, friends, mothers, and daughters unfortunately still face many challenges – specifically when it comes to personal safety. As parents, partners, and guardians, many of us…
Karate Classes Help Children Succeed in School and at Home!

Karate Classes Help Children Succeed in School and at Home!

The back-to-school season is upon us. Parents everywhere are on the hunt for the perfect after-school activity. One that will keep their children active, safe, learning and inspired throughout the school year. If you’re one of those local parents searching for an awesome after-school program in Buffalo Grove or Arlington Heights, the search is over!…
Finding Community at Total Impact Martial Arts

Finding Community at Total Impact Martial Arts

Martial arts isn’t just a defense technique, it’s a lifestyle. It’s the beginning of belonging to a community that stays with you for life. Along with the social benefits, belonging to a fitness community can help you grow as a person and excel in every aspect of your life. When you join a martial arts…
Creating Personal Safety with Martial Arts

Creating Personal Safety with Martial Arts

Are you looking to improve your personal safety, or teach your teenager how to defend themself? At Total Impact, we offer an opportunity to do just that! Our martial arts classes not only teach you how to defend yourself, but our curriculum also emphasizes the importance of being “street smart”, watching out for crime, preventing…
How to Prevent Injuries During Martial Arts Training

How to Prevent Injuries During Martial Arts Training

Martial arts training is an exciting, physically engaging activity that benefits people of all ages and abilities. Karate, MMA, and kickboxing are incredible workouts that can help you or your kids develop discipline, focus, strength, and self-confidence. Summer is right around the corner and most of us are either looking for ways to stay fit,…
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.…
Make 2023 Your Year of Self Improvement! Total Impact Martial Arts

Make 2023 Your Year of Self-Improvement!

It’s never too early (or too late) to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Even if January is already over, it’s never the right or wrong time to set new goals for yourself. At Total Impact, we value continuously working on ourselves to be the best we can – from the inside out! We…
Fighting off the Winter Blues with Martial Arts - Total Impact

Fighting Off the Winter Blues with Martial Arts

Most people only view martial arts as a workout that helps you stay in shape and learn useful self-defense skills. While that may be true, this type of training offers so much more! Martial arts training provides many natural mental health benefits that are often overlooked. Kickboxing can help improve your mood, fight off the…