Advanced Striking and Bridging

The Advanced Striking and Bridging workshop was amazing! I find it difficult to put into words how humbling and inspirational these moments are. Thank you to all the awesome Arakan students for making this such an unforgettable experience.

Robert Kyaw

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Building Unshakable Confidence

Confidence. Everyone talks about it. Everyone wants it. But very few people know how to truly build it.
In your early to mid-20s, confidence is everything. It shapes how you show up at work, how you handle relationships, how you interact socially, and even how you see yourself when you look in the mirror.
The problem is, a lot of young men go searching for confidence in all the wrong places - in social media likes, in trying to impress people, in pretending to be someone they’re not. That kind of confidence is fragile. It crumbles the moment things get real.
Real confidence isn’t about faking it. Real confidence is unshakable because it’s earned. And one of the most powerful ways to earn it is through martial arts.
Let’s break down why.

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Why Martial Arts are More Than Just Fighting

When you hear the words martial arts, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
For many, it’s images of punches, kicks, flying knees, or maybe a scene from a movie where the hero takes down a room full of bad guys. And sure, fighting is part of it. But if that’s all you see, you’re missing the bigger picture.
Martial arts - when you truly live it - is about far more than techniques. It’s a lifestyle, an identity, and a pathway to becoming the best version of yourself.
Especially for young men, stepping into martial arts can be one of the most powerful decisions you ever make.
Let’s go deep into why.

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