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Paige Pauley Rising Star in Martial Arts
Rising Star in Martial Arts: Meet Paige Pauley, 14-Year-Old Black Belt and National Champion At just 14 years old, Paige Pauley is already making waves in the world of martial arts. A dedicated student at Nishime Martial Arts of Cincinnati, Paige is not only a black...
Kids BJJ in Cincinnati for Confidence, Discipline, and Self-Defense
Why More Parents Are Choosing Kids BJJ in Cincinnati for Confidence, Discipline, and Self-Defense If you're looking for a fun and effective way to help your child develop confidence, discipline, and essential self-defense skills, kids BJJ in Cincinnati might be the...
Celebrate Your Childs Birthday
Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday with an Action-Packed Party at Nishime Martial Arts! Are you looking for a fun, unique, and hassle-free way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Look no further than Nishime Martial Arts! Our martial arts-themed birthday parties are...
A Heartwarming Holiday Event
Kicking It with The Grinch Day: A Heartwarming Holiday Event at Nishime Martial Arts The holidays are a time for giving, joy, and a little extra fun—and this year at Nishime Martial Arts, we added a mischievous twist to the season with our Kicking It with The Grinch...
The Value of Adversity
The Value of Adversity: How Karate and Jiu Jitsu Build Resilience Martial Arts Training in Cincinnati for Mental Health Recently, I came across a forum post from a father debating whether his son, a varsity soccer player, should quit the team after finding it “too...
The Poehner Family’s Journey
Training Together at Nishime Martial Arts At Nishime Martial Arts, we’ve had the pleasure of witnessing many families come together on the mat, but the story of the Poehner family stands out as a shining example of the benefits of training as a family. Michael...
The Myth of Black Belt Moves
The Myth of Black Belt Moves: Mastery of the Basics in Martial Arts One of the biggest misconceptions in martial arts is the idea that black belts possess an entirely different set of techniques than beginners. Many people assume that once you achieve a black belt,...
Justin’s Star: A Lesson in Discipline
Justin's parents got him involved with our martial arts classes for kids because he needs to learn focus and impulse control. He’s only four years old so we expected it to take time, but he is also a really sweet kid who tries his best. We knew we could definitely...
Our Facebook Reel Goes Viral
In the ever-evolving, over-saturated landscape of social media, you never know what is going to capture people’s attention. Recently, a reel we posted on Facebook did just that, getting an impressive 1.6 million plays. The reel featured Deshi Jacob practicing blocking...
Choosing the right Brazilian Jiu Jitu School
Key Factors to Consider During Your Free Trial Embarking on your journey into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an exciting decision, but choosing the right school can be challenging. At Nishime Martial Arts of Cincinnati, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit...
Women’s Month May
May was Women’s Month at Nishime Martial Arts in Cincinnati. We started with a Mom’s Night where dojo mothers and their friends learned how to defend themselves from the most common attacks. Shihan Jason taught them how to use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques to resist...
7 Ways to Stay Motivated
So what do you do when you’re finding it hard to stay motivated? Set Clear, Achievable Goals: Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals gives you a clear direction and purpose in your training. Whether it's mastering a new...
How Martial Arts Training Benefits Everything Else in Your Life
Instead of going straight from high school to college, I waited a few years to get started. By then, I had a small child and was running a business. It wasn’t easy to juggle everything and there were plenty of times I wanted to give up. One night I was sitting at the...
Hanshi Nishime’s Karate Journey – Part 1
At age 73, Hanshi Nishime has been training in Shorin-ryu Karate for nearly 60 years. Hanshi began his martial arts journey at 14 when he moved to his sister’s home in Naha to attend high school. He didn’t know many people and spent most of his time hanging out with...
Guest Instructor Frank Forza
Our Jiu-Jitsu journey began with a handful of passionate individuals seeking knowledge and a taste of something new. Fast forward a few years, and our program has blossomed into one of the top training rooms in the Cincinnati area. Despite being labeled as a karate...