Nowakowski's ATA Family Martial Arts

It's the dream of every boy who grew up skinny and nerdy. This is an extension of the old Charles Atlas ads. It goes something like this... Nerdferd Weakling McNerderton gets picked on by Biff Rock McStompanerd. Nerdferd takes a few martial arts lessons. Nerdferd then uses his new-found martial arts skills to avenge his honor by takin' it to Biff.

It just doesn't work that way! The reality is that, all else being equal, Biff Rock McKillanerd wins. What?!? Does that mean the my dream of becoming Daniel Larusso is lost forever? No, not at all! The story just works itself out a little differently.

Nerdferd gets picked on by Biff. Nerdferd starts training in the martial arts. Through that training, he gains knowledge of self-defense plus increased strength, stamina, and flexibility. Nerdferd is not as much of a weakling anymore and his confidence grows. He then uses his new-found confidence to talk super-pumped jock guy down. When that fails, Nerdferd resorts to using his skills plus increased fitness to take it to Biff.

The fitness aspect has always been underplayed in this oft-told story. Good fitness is a prerequisite for most effective martial arts techniques. That doesn't mean you have to be Master Niblock buff although we can all work towards that. However, knowledge alone does not make a complete martial artist. Train at least 3 times per week to keep your mind sharp and body conditioned.