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Evolve Takes on MDL: How Tournaments Help Kids Develop Skills & Character
On August 26, Evolve brought a large team of kids and adults to participate in the Muay Thai Development League tournament in Emeryville, CA. There, they were all tested to see what kind of skills they could display under pressure and excitement, and the results were...

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: Why Self-Defense for Kids is a Non-Negotiable
As a parent, I have two non-negotiables for my kids: they must learn how to swim and they must learn self-defense. I wish I could say these derived from being an overly cautious and wise mom, but the truth is that these non-negotiables came about because my then...

5 Tips for Getting Your Kids Off Their iPads and Outdoors This Summer
As summer unfolds, many parents are faced with the challenge of getting their kids off their iPads and into the great outdoors. With the rise of technology and the convenience it provides, it's no wonder that kids are spending more time fixated on their tablets. If...

How to Get Through Those Summer Blues
“Along with Summer’s blue skies, you might experience ‘The Summertime Blues.’ You’re probably thinking, “Man, I can’t wait for summer to get here and maybe I can catch a break, or go on vacation, get off of routine a little, and start that summer project with no...

Fearless and Free
Are you tired of letting fear hold you back? Do you want to feel empowered, confident, and strong? Then it's time to develop a fearless mindset! Fear is a natural emotion that all of us experience at some point in our lives. Whether it's the fear of failure, the fear...

Unmasking the Myth: Why Stress is Just an Illusion
Are you constantly feeling stressed? Does the thought of stress alone make you break out in a sweat? If you're anything like me, then you know the feeling all too well. But what if I told you that stress is an illusion created by fear? Yes, you read that right. Stress...

Kicking it up a Notch
It is National Caffeine Awareness Month, and we'd like to discuss the pros and cons of everyone's favorite stimulant: caffeine. As martial artists, we know the importance of keeping our bodies in top condition. But how does caffeine fit into our training routine? The...

The Motivation to Continue
The Motivation to ContinueWhat is done outside of the gym is equally important to the big picture of your New Year's resolution. Motivation and discipline are two sides of the same coin and are both required for success in any goal. If there is a goal you wish to...

The Solution to Your Resolution: Building a Blueprint for Success
The Solution to Your Resolution: Building a Blueprint for Success As with any other year, many of us will kick off 2023 by making New Year's resolutions to become fit and healthy. While less than 10% of us complete our New Year's resolutions, you can be a part of the...

How two Evolve moms are getting through sheltering-in-place
How two Evolve moms are getting through sheltering-in-placeBy Leslie Lew and Audrey Tabuso Back-to-school season looks a little different this year. Parents have been stretched in new ways by raising kids during quarantine. Two mamas from the Evolve team weigh-in on...

Pivoting Is A Part Of Your Mastery
Pivoting is Part of Your MasteryPivoting is such an integral part of your journey towards fitness, self defense, sport, or any life endeavor. During this pandemic, we were all forced to pivot to make it through many new situations in our lives, both voluntarily and...

3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy While Sheltering-in-Place
3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy While Sheltering-in-PlaceCOVID-19 has dramatically changed life for our families. Kids are facing challenges with missing their friends from school and being bored and parents or guardians are either exhausted from their added role as...