Golden Isles Martial Arts Academy

Did you know, when considered independently from other cardiovascular diseases, stroke continues to be the third leading cause of death in the United States.  More than half of men and women under the age of 65 years who have a stroke die within 8 years.  Shocking, or maybe not? Here are 4 steps which can [...]

An inactive lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease.  Fortunately, it’s a risk factor you can do something about! Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits.  It can strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system, increase endurance, lower blood pressure, strengthen bones, and help reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression. In [...]

There are 2 types of diabetes.  Type 1 occurs when your body’s pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin.  Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas either doesn’t produce enough insulin or your body’s cells ignore the insulin.  Between 90% and 95% of people who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2. When you digest food, your [...]

Cancer:  Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly have a 30 to 40 percent lower risk of colon cancer compared to individuals who are inactive.  As we all know, cancer comes in all shapes, sizes, and types, and can be deadly.  But it can also be beat! According to the National Cancer [...]

Is it hard to find the time to exercise?  Are you too busy?  I find the best way to tackle a difficult task is to break it down and simplify things.  Then identify the benefits for you and create the solution!  Or plainly put, Make It Happen! Exercise is exactly that for most of us. [...]

In December and January, Golden Isles Martial Arts Academy tested its first classes for their yellow belts.  Seven youth and three adults were awarded yellow belts at the December 8th test, and three youth and one adult were awarded yellow belts on January 22nd. These students worked very hard to satisfy the requirements to test, [...]

Check out our newly revised class schedule!  We are offering different times to increase schedule flexibility as well as new classes.  New to Golden Isles Martial Arts Academy is a Cardio-Kickboxing class.  Cardio-Kickboxing is a fitness class focusing on cardio, endurance, strengthening, stretching, and toning all with a martial arts twist.  Learn the basics of [...]

On Friday, October 29, Golden Isles Martial Arts Academy was invited to participate in St. Simons Elementary’s character day.  Personal responsibility is the trait of the month for November.  During this day, Joey Harrison was asked to put on a skit demonstrating personal responsibility while tying it into Halloween and trick or treating.  The skit [...]

We are excited to announce Zumba Core & Mind Body Mix classes beginning in November!! Patricia Ploeger & Chrissie Thornton will be leading these classes! For more information please call 912-230-2287 or 912-268-2829 or swing by the studio which is located in Redfern Village on St. Simons Is. If you know of someone who may [...]

Classes have begun!!! We had a successful early enrollment period and we are now teaching martial arts!!! If you’re interested in joining, stop by and see us in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island