<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4OwPRf_0w13IH8800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4OwPRf_0w13IH8800" width="600" height="315" ><p>Do your children like to imitate Kung Fu Panda and the Karate Kid? If the answer is yes, or if you’re looking for a fun way to exercise physically and mentally, then martial arts may be the perfect fit. This after school activity can be a healthy choice for kids who want to get stronger and more flexible. However, the hidden benefits are even greater; martial arts can also improve “a child’s attitude, self-esteem, self-respect and self-awareness,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.</p><p>Dan Pribble knows firsthand the positive impact martial arts can have on the local youth in our community. Raised on the mountain and a graduate of Rim of the World High School, Pribble is overtly aware of how difficult it can be to find quality youth programs on our mountain. “We want to work here to support our community and support our youth because I do realize, being from the mountain, how difficult it is to find quality programs that help kids not only mature and become good human beings but keep them physically active as well.”</p></div></body>

Mountain View, CA

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The New Breed of Karate Kids

Do your children like to imitate Kung Fu Panda and the Karate Kid? If the answer is yes, or if you’re looking for a fun way to exercise physically and mentally, then martial arts may be the perfect fit. This after school activity can be a healthy choice for kids who want to get stronger and more flexible. However, the hidden benefits are even greater; martial arts can also improve “a child’s attitude, self-esteem, self-respect and self-awareness,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.