Parents Spend Plenty on Things Their Kids Outgrow… Let’s face it—parents spend A LOT on their kids. Clothes they outgrow. Shoes they wear out. Toys they lose interest in. Electronics that become “old” six months later. Sports equipment that gets shoved into the garage. And Halloween? Costumes, decorations, candy and more! There’s nothing wrong with…

Back-to-School means new friends, catching up with old friends, new clothes, new teachers, new sports, and new adventures! It should be an exciting time for kids. But for some children, Back-to-School also means something else: new bullies, confrontations, teasing, intimidation, and uncomfortable situations that can turn the school year into a nightmare. So, what’s the answer? Keeping your…

BACK-TO-SCHOOL: CHOOSE THE BETTER ACTIVITY! Back-to-School means new clothes, new school supplies, new teachers—and new activities! As parents look for the right after-school activity, there are plenty of choices. Soccer, basketball, baseball and other traditional sports can be fun, but there’s one activity that gives your child benefits that go far beyond the scoreboard: MARTIAL ARTS! Here…

Want to take your training, your confidence, and your results to the NEXT LEVEL? Then you need more than just one ingredient. You need THREE! 1. You Need a TEACHER. Someone who has already DONE IT. A great instructor doesn’t just tell you what to do—they show you how to do it, correct your mistakes, challenge you…

You Win Some, You Lose Some You WIN some. You LOSE some. That’s life—and it’s certainly part of the Martial Arts journey. Maybe you failed a Belt Test. Maybe you lost a Tournament Match. Maybe you simply had one of those days on the mats when NOTHING seemed to go right. Your kicks were off. Your…

Sharpen Your Pencil. Strengthen Your Kick. Build Your Child’s Future. The school bell is about to ring, backpacks are packed, and a brand-new year is beginning. But here’s the question every parent should ask: Is your child prepared for more than just academics? Back-to-school season is the perfect time to build the habits that create successful…

“Why do you spend so much money on martial arts?” It’s a question many parents hear. At first glance, it might seem like you’re paying for kicks, punches, belts, and tournaments. But every parent who has watched their child grow through martial arts knows the truth: You’re not paying for martial arts. You’re investing in your…

Most of us have heard the phrase, “Ready… Aim… Fire!” But sometimes the greatest growth comes from flipping that around. Ready. Shoot. Aim. As instructors and students, we naturally want everything to be perfect before we step onto the mat. We rehearse our forms, polish our techniques, repeat our combinations, and strive for flawless performances….

This year marks a very special milestone for Karate for Kids–South Salem. Mr. and Mrs. von Phul are proud to celebrate 25 years of teaching martial arts, building confidence, and helping families throughout our community grow stronger together. To commemorate this incredible achievement, we are hosting our GRAND RE-OPENING Celebration on Wednesday, July 1st, from…