Welcome To Living Strong Family Martial Arts!
Welcome to Living Strong Family Martial Arts!
What if we could become more skillful at being human?
Every day, we have opportunities to learn, grow, make choices, build relationships, and discover who we are becoming.
Living Strong Family Martial Arts is an invitation for children, parents, and families to explore those possibilities together.
Through the practice and principles of martial arts, we learn to develop greater awareness, courage, compassion, discipline, and an indomitable spirit. We learn to ask better questions, make more thoughtful decisions, and take appropriate action in the moments that shape our lives.
This is a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and pursuing excellence—not perfection. A journey toward greater confidence, meaningful relationships, joy, peace, and a better quality of life for ourselves and those around us.
After almost thirty years of serving families in the Mount Laurel community, I’m excited to share this next chapter of my life’s work through Living Strong Family Martial Arts.
Connect People. Strengthen Families. Empower Children.
The Art of Living Strong
Living Strong is a lifelong practice of becoming more aware of ourselves, the people around us, and the choices we make every day.
Through martial arts, we explore three essential skills: awareness, assessment, and appropriate action. We learn to recognize what’s happening, consider what it means, and respond in ways that help us move forward while respecting the well-being of others.
At the heart of this practice are three powerful questions:
What can I do to make this better?
What can I do to not make it worse?
What am I missing here?
These questions help children and adults develop the habit of thinking more clearly, acting more thoughtfully, and approaching life’s challenges with courage and compassion.
We practice these principles through movement, conversation, reflection, and shared experiences. And as we learn, we discover that every moment offers another opportunity to grow.
The goal is progress, not perfection. Each day, we begin where we are, recognize what we’re capable of in that moment, and commit to always give it our best.
Learning Together. Growing Together. Living Strong.
Imagine your child coming home from martial arts class with something meaningful to share with the entire family—a question, a discovery, or a lesson that opens the door to a thoughtful conversation.
That’s the kind of learning experience we’re creating.
Our six-week introductory program brings children and families together through martial arts, character development, and practical life lessons. Each class introduces movement, skills, and principles that students can explore and apply in everyday situations.
And the learning continues at home.
Families have access to instructional videos, educational resources, and the Living Strong Journey Journal to help students reflect on their experiences, celebrate their progress, and share what they’re learning.
Our instructional videos and educational resources are also freely available to the broader community. We believe that sharing knowledge creates opportunities for more people to learn and grow.
Our in-person classes provide structured instruction, personal guidance, encouragement, and the opportunity to learn alongside others.
Every lesson is another opportunity to connect people, strengthen families, and empower children.
Your Six-Week Living Strong Journey
Every journey begins with a first step.
Our Six-Week Introductory Program invites students and their families to begin exploring martial arts as a lifelong practice of learning, personal growth, and human development.
Over six weeks, students participate in 6 instructor-led classes where they develop foundational martial arts skills while exploring the principles of focus, respect, discipline, confidence, courage, and self-control.
Each student also receives access to our instructional video library and the Living Strong Journey Journal, creating opportunities to continue learning, reflecting, and sharing their experiences at home.
Six-Week Introductory Program
Tuition: $179 per student for the complete six-week experience.
Classes: 6 instructor-led classes over six weeks.
Class Size: A maximum of 20 students per class, with two class groups planned.
Learning Resources: Instructional videos, educational materials, and the Living Strong Journey Journal.
Class sizes are intentionally limited to create a welcoming environment where students can receive personal attention, encouragement, and guidance.
Our Saturday Class Schedule
Our Six-Week Introductory Program begins Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Learning Experience in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Ages 4–6: Saturdays, 9:30–10:15 AM
Ages 7 and older: Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 AM
Each class is 45 minutes, with a maximum of 20 students per group.
Every child develops at their own pace. Our youngest students, beginning at age four, will be welcomed based on their individual readiness to participate in a structured group learning experience. Readiness will be evaluated individually, and parent or guardian participation may be encouraged when appropriate. Our goal is to create a positive, supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to begin their journey successfully.
Class Dates: November 7, 14, and 21; December 5, 12, and 19.
Thanksgiving Weekend: There will be no classes on Saturday, November 28, so families can enjoy the holiday together.
Students will receive an optional Living Strong Family Challenge to explore at home during Thanksgiving weekend. Those who participate will receive special recognition when classes resume.
Our six-week experience concludes on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming your family to this journey of learning and growing together.
Come Experience Living Strong Together!
You’re invited to join us for a complimentary Living Strong Family Martial Arts Experience!
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, we’re bringing families, children, educators, and community members together at The Learning Experience in Mount Laurel for a special introduction to Living Strong Family Martial Arts.
Come meet the people helping bring this program to life, learn about our approach to martial arts education and human development, and participate in a welcoming, interactive experience.
Through demonstrations, movement, conversation, and shared activities, you’ll discover how the principles of martial arts can help us become more skillful at being human.
Bring your family, your curiosity, and your enthusiasm. Everyone is welcome to experience the joy of learning and growing together!
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: The Learning Experience, Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Admission: 100% complimentary
RSVP: Registration requested so we can prepare to welcome everyone.
The strength of a community lives in its people.
We look forward to seeing you there!
