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PerfectMind at URPA 2017
PerfectMind visited the red hill city of St. George at the 2017 URPA (Utah Recreation and Parks Association) Conference. The tight-knit organization’s steadfast commitment to innovation, investment in education, and dedication to recreation and parks is an inspiration...
BCRPA’s 2017 Symposium
This week, the PerfectMind team is in Kelowna for the BCRPA‘s 2017 Symposium on cultivating community connections. We are proud to return as gold sponsors, doing what we can to support this great event. Symposium’s education sessions, keynotes, panel discussions, and...
Kids Martial Arts in Vancouver
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend himself against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. The Gracie family, the founders of BJJ, modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to...
The Benefits of Martial Arts to Your Child
After Okinawan King Sato paid tribute to China’s Ming dynasty in 1372, trade was opened between the two countries. In 1392, 36 Shaolin martial artists from Fujian province arrived in Okinawa to teach them Chinese martial arts. This led to the development of Okinawan...
Why should children start martial arts at an early age?
One of the most contentious topics for many martial arts schools is the age kids should be when first they start their practice. While some parents think no age is too young — as long as the classes are tailored for tots — many others think starting a child in martial...