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A Historic Milestone: Our First Black Belts at Life Skills Karate
After a 3-hour black belt test. Feeling amazing! At Life Skills Karate in Orem, Utah, we recently celebrated a truly historic moment —...
Miki Lawrence
3 days ago3 min read


Relax and Get Out of Your Own Way: What Karate Teaches Us About Parenting
At Life Skills Karate, we often say that “trying too hard” can actually hold you back. That may sound strange in a world that celebrates...
Miki Lawrence
Aug 252 min read


🧠 Just Do the Work: Why Excuses Drain More Energy Than Action
Putting in the work, one rep at a time. At Life Skills Karate, we don’t just teach kicks and punches we teach mindsets . One of the most...
Miki Lawrence
Jul 312 min read


Why We Use Play-Based Learning at Life Skills Karate
At Life Skills Karate, we believe the best learning doesn’t feel like learning—it feels like playing . When you walk into our dojo, you...
Miki Lawrence
Jun 303 min read


Brutal Truths Every Parent Needs to Hear If You Want to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids
At Life Skills Karate in Orem, Utah, we don’t just teach punches and kicks—we teach real-life parenting strategies that change families...
Miki Lawrence
May 232 min read


Why Kids Interrupt (And What They Really Need Instead)
Have you ever wondered why kids interrupt in class , blurt out stories, or raise their hands just to go off-topic? It’s a common...
Miki Lawrence
May 92 min read


Life Skill of the Week – The Journey Is the Reward | Life Skills Karate Orem UT
🥋 The Journey Is the Reward: Why We Teach More Than Kicks and Punches At Life Skills Karate here in Orem, Utah, we love celebrating our...
Miki Lawrence
May 52 min read


Building Confidence, One Board Break at a Time!
At Life Skills Karate, board breaking is one of the most exciting milestones our students experience — but it's about much more than just...
Miki Lawrence
Apr 271 min read


Gratitude Over Entitlement: The True Spirit of a Black Belt
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for kids (and even adults) to slip into a mindset of entitlement—believing that rewards, praise,...
Miki Lawrence
Apr 252 min read
Helping Kids Feel Seen and Valued—It’s More Similar Than You Think!
One of the most powerful needs we all have—kids and adults alike—is the desire to feel valued and appreciated. In the dojo, I see it...
Miki Lawrence
Mar 312 min read
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