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Professional Martial Arts Academy: Fitness for the Mind and the Body

Members of team Macao perform during the men's team kata gold medal contest against team Japan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi

Professional Martial Arts Academy: Fitness for the Mind and the Body
Posted on by Tom Novak

Are you looking for an activity that will help you and your family improve your physical fitness and build a more focused mind?

Tim Barchard joins us to talk about the Professional Martial Arts Academy (in Derry and Plastow), and we have a great conversation about how martial arts is the perfect activity for ages three and up, that is fun, builds a strong body, improves clarity and focus, and creates confidence.

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