Insights on training, mindset, and martial arts philosophy from Master Greg Hussey — 7th Degree Black Belt and founder of Evolution Martial Arts.
I started martial arts in 1985 because my father believed it would give me something I didn't yet know I needed. What followed was four decades of transformation — not just physical, but in every corner of my life.
After 40 years on the mat, I've seen every type of student. The ones who reach Black Belt are rarely the most talented. They are the most consistent. Here's what that actually means — and why it matters far beyond the dojo.
It's the first question almost every parent asks. The honest answer is: it depends — but not in the way you might think. Here's exactly what the journey looks like at EMA, belt by belt.
New Jersey has the toughest anti-bullying law in the United States. Here's what it actually says, what schools are legally required to do, and what it means for your child — in plain language.
There is no single federal anti-bullying law — but six federal civil rights statutes apply when bullying involves discrimination. Here's exactly what they cover and what schools are required to do.
Knowing the law is only half the battle. Here's the step-by-step escalation ladder every NJ parent needs — from reporting to the school all the way to the U.S. Department of Justice — with exact timelines and what to document.
You reported the bullying. The school did nothing. Here is the exact step-by-step escalation process — from appealing to the Board of Education all the way to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights — with deadlines, official contacts, and plain-language guidance.