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A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart! - Total Impact Martial Arts

A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart!

An average of 600,000 people die of heart disease every year in the United States alone, and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Heart health is a serious topic not to be taken lightly. February is American Heart Month, serving as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy…
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…
Kick Your Way Into 2020 with NEW Fitness Goals - Total Impact Martial Arts

Kick Your Way Into 2020 with NEW Fitness Goals

In the excitement of moving into a new year and making positive changes in 2020, Total Impact wants to share some healthy habits and goals that will help you make the next decade amazing! Our mission is for our community to feel strong, healthy and have an impact on our wellness in the long run……
Strategies for Staying Fit while Enjoying the Holiday Season! Total Impact Martial Arts

Strategies for Staying Fit while Enjoying the Holiday Season!

It’s the most wonderful (and tempting) time of the year… Excitement for the holiday season keeps building as commercials have us drooling over holiday meals and treats. Invitations for office parties, friendsgiving, and New Year’s Eve start arriving in the mail. Friends and family are talking about the latest  delicious recipes they want to try…
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’s State-of-the-Art Dojo Welcomes the Community!

Total Impact’s State-of-the-Art Dojo Welcomes the Community!

THANK YOU to all of the young students, adult students and neighborhood families who joined us for our BIG Grand Opening Party to celebrate Total Impact Martial Arts’ NEW training space. Shihan Brian and our instructors led the kids in fun games (including freeze dance) and had them show off their best karate moves. Our…
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…
Top 5 Benefits of Martial Arts for Mental Health - Total Impact

Top 5 Benefits of Martial Arts for Mental Health

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle you know nothing about.”- Socrates Mental Health America is just one of the great organizations along with celebrity mental health advocates and nationwide initiatives educating people on the importance of taking care of our mental & emotional wellness. Mental illness affects 1 in 5…

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…
These Celebs Prove That Practicing Martial Arts Pays Off BIG Time!

These Celebs Prove That Practicing Martial Arts Pays Off BIG Time!

Celebrities are constantly one step ahead of the best practices & trends, especially regarding health & fitness. Martial Arts is becoming quite the fitness routine for many celebrities, inspiring more adults and kids to take up martial arts training. We’ve gathered the latest training tips from top influencers. If you’re interested in learning more about…