All Episodes

April 20, 2025 29 mins

Karie Perdew’s kids wanted to start martial arts, but she had concerns. Would it encourage roughhousing? Instead, she found that KOMA Taekwondo helped them develop discipline, respect, and focus. It also reinforced the values she wanted to instill at home.Through martial arts training, her kids learned self-control, perseverance, and responsibility. Her son, who was on an IEP for speech and academics, gained confidence and determination. Over time, he worked his way off the IEP. The structure and support at KOMA gave her kids an outlet for their energy while teaching them to set goals and work toward them.Now, she trains in KOMA Fit, building strength alongside a community of parents. She explains why she sees KOMA as more than just an extracurricular activity and why the investment is worth it for her family.Thinking about martial arts for your child? Schedule a complimentary introductory lesson at KOMA Taekwondo.📍 Kansas City Locations in Overland Park, Olathe, and Prairie Village🔗 theKOMA.com

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Boysober

Boysober

Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.