When Dad Steps Onto the Mat
Bryan McCormick trains alongside his three sons, showing the power of leading by example.
Martial arts is powerful for kids. It is even more powerful when the family trains together.
Bryan McCormick is 51 years old, a purple belt, and trains at KarateBuilt with his three sons: Kaden, Miles, and Mason. Kaden is 13 and a purple belt. Miles is 12 and a blue belt. Mason is 10 and also a purple belt. That means this isn’t just one child taking a class. It’s a family building discipline, confidence, fitness, and shared memories together.
For many parents, it’s easy to become the driver, the scheduler, and the person sitting on the side watching. Bryan chose something different. He stepped onto the mat with his sons.
When a parent trains with their kids, the lesson changes. The kids see effort and humility. They see Dad working, learning, improving, and being coached too. This sends a stronger message than another lecture about commitment ever could. Kids respond better to what we model than what we announce from the front seat of the car.
Training together also gives families a common language. They understand the goals, the challenges, the belt tests, the wins, and the hard classes. They’re not just watching each other grow; they are growing together.
Bryan, Miles, Kaden, and Mason show one of the best parts of KarateBuilt: martial arts can become more than an activity. It can become something a family shares, builds around, and carries into the rest of life.
The McCormicks
Bryan McCormick:
“Absolutely loves Karate Built. My three boys and I come twice a week, started this a year ago, and it’s the thing they look forward to. They think it’s cool that Dad’s going. I think it’s cool that they’re all going, and it’s actually something they look forward to do. They get exercise, they get life skills, they’re getting confidence, they’re getting things that we don’t normally think of as parents, and it’s universal. And then they talk to their friends about it. It’s just a really cool experience and I recommend it for anybody.”
If you’re looking for the same growth for your child, take the next step today.
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KarateBuilt L.L.C. was founded in 1995 by Dr. Greg Moody, an 8th-degree Black Belt and Chief Master Instructor, KarateBuilt Martial Arts and Karate for Kids offer lessons for pre-school children ages 3-6 and elementary age kids ages 7 and up are designed to develop critical building blocks kids need – specialized for their age group – for school excellence and later success in life.
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About Dr. Greg Moody: Dr. Moody is an eighth-degree black belt and chief master instructor. He has a Ph.D. in Special Education from Arizona State University (along with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – he actually is a rocket scientist). He has been teaching martial arts for over 25 years and has owned eight martial arts schools in Arizona and California. Chief Master Moody is a motivational speaker and educator and teaches seminars in bullying, business, and martial arts training, around the world. See more at DrGregMoody.com.
Dr. Moody is also a licensed psychotherapist and maintains a practice at Integrated Mental Health Associates (IntegratedMHA.com) where he specializes in couples therapy and men’s issues.
The KarateBuilt Martial Arts Headquarters at KarateBuilt LLC is in Cave Creek, Arizona at 29850 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 105, Cave Creek AZ 85331. You can locate the Chief Instructor, Master Laura Sanborn there directly at (480) 575-8171. KarateBuilt Martial Arts serves Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley Arizona as well as Grand Rapids, MI.
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P.P.P.S. From a parent:
“Since joining this program, my son Herman is more disciplined, motivated, and unstoppable in every challenge he faces!” – Emily Green