08/26/2026
ADD & ADHD
foods to give a child.
1. Beef Iron for brain power.
2. Pumpkin seeds for lack of nutrients Magnesium.
3. Plain Greek Yogurt.
Good for protein, fewer carbs, promotes muscle repair.
This is shared from the many (Experts) in the medical field who do NOT like giving drugs and use diet and working on instead of (disorder) it has been called for years it is a
'Different Operating System.'
Sounds so much better and as a former microfiche programmer you learn how the system works so be helpful.
We do this system for a better outcome called CEO mentality for kids.
Consult your Doctor....He/She will agree on Martial Arts for exercise.
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell
1 Free class
A passion for kids and 'Making Kids Great.'
The below is pictures of the many who have this challenge.
Come in and get a testimony....
08/26/2026
Free Information to chew on.
ADD and ADHD is not a disorder.
It is a different operating sytem.
He/She can not sit through a normal
10 - 15 minute Homework assignment because it is not interest driven.
They have unlimited amounts of energy for things they like and want to do.
STOP asking WHY He/She does NOT fit the mold.
Ask what enviroment or note what they excell in.
A simple reframe!
Just some interesting insights in my 47 years at Long's Shotokan Karate Academy.
Yes, we know Martial Arts helps.
Doctors reccomend it!
Come in and take a class but be prepared to see a future CEO and change hidden in that operating system of genius mentality.
Yes, they are linking many with ADD, and ADHD to genius levels (IF) supervised in exercise, stretching, manners, diet, leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, comunication skills and mentoring with Karare Kid Fun we call 'MAKING KIDS GREAT' a CEO mentality.
"Tell a kid He/She is smart and watch what happens.
We add this above to every class.
Teach 4 or 5 yeats to obtain a Black Belt andcwe add in the above for free
Not everyone obtains a Black Belt so our WHY to give information in Life Skills.
1 Free class
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47 years of excellence and a Passion For Kids.
Call today
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08/26/2026
Pod-Cast Wednesday agenda.... 'COMMUNICATION SKILLS'
Topic:
'Systematic Commnication Engineering.'
A style of engagement that I have been going down the Rabbit hole in studying and welcoming conversation with clients and creating a nicer caring enviroment.
Most say, " hello, how are you today?"
VS
"Hello, how is your day looking and what are you doing today?"
Simple engagement to establish friendly dialogue for better sales and creating a better business and life.
Instilling in our Junior leaders and 'Making Kids Great.'
Long's Karate Academy 47 years of serving the community and giving more than kick, punch, block, and grappling.
An eduction of 'Life Skills.'
1 Free class
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
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Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness
Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.
08/26/2026
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy 'Mean Green Girls Squad'
●Must be a girl with a Green Belt, have a green ribbon, and be 6-8 years old.
Sorry David Clifton🤣
Boys Beware!
08/26/2026
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy Mean Green Fighting Team
●My 6-8 year old Green Belts.
Some of these kids have 4 years of training in.
They started in
Lil-Dragons ages 3-6
'Making Kids Great'
Help me think of a name and put in comments below.
08/24/2026
"The issue is not the work, the challenge, nor is it the difficulty working with a student in school.
It is getting them started."
So many do not start or lack the tools to teach kids to start something new.
The above is B.I.S.T Behavior Intervention Support Team training saying over at Ozanman Corner Stone institute in Martin City.
This was instilled in us when I worked in the Juvenile Courts in the 90's stationed in Eastern Jackson County Schools working with 'At Risk Kids.'
'Get them started.....'
We were given tools to help kids quickly instead of 30-60-90 days or more of intervention.
The information, task is at hand if one can get a student started.
We use this knowledge to build quickly confidence, with leadership, communication skills, with high rep masked drills.
Come check us out and see why
so many do not even try or get started because of anxiety issues or other behavior challenges.
We help prep with proven confidence drills.
Let us help you CRAFT YOUR KIDS SUCCESS STORY INTO A CEO MENTALITY for Life Skills with awesome Martial Arts Karate Kid Fun.
Great for ADD, ADHD and other challenges.
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy Offering Back To School Prep with mindset skills to equip you.
Come see our WHY our Martial Arts is different and WHY our students are successful in school with our CEO entrepreneurial mindset, communication skills, and manners,
1 Free class.
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness
Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.
08/20/2026
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
Back To School Prep.
Come in and try one of our trials or take a Free Class.
More than kick, punch, block, and grappling.
We are entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, communication skills, manners, and Karate Kid Fun.
1 Free class
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness
Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.
08/12/2026
We are a referral based business at Long's Shotokan Karate Academy and connecting with your values.
If someone did not tell you about us we wil get you a mentor sponsor and allow me to be your sponsor.
Martial arts is always more fun with a sponsor or friend to navigate with.
Sponsor means check up on you every 2 weeks, review what your learning and hold you accountable and check the value you percieve making sure you are getting what you want.
1 Free class
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'Making Kids Great' 47 years in the community 291 - 40 Hiway corridor.
Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and Independence area.
Just up from Bass Pro on 40 Hiway in our new location.
08/10/2026
Classroom of life:
5% are creators in life others just live.
Martial Arts has more than movement.
Motion creates better emotions and our Mastery of 'Making Kids Great' and giving 'Kids Momentum' has proven results of 47 years of testimony at Long's Shotokan Karate Academy of 47 years.
The meaning you ask are....
●Shaping a kids life emotionally.
●Finding ones identity.
●A space for growth.
●To be a testimony and who gives back.
●Layers & layers of confidence.
●Manners
●Entrepreneural mindset, leadership, and communication skills.
●Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
●How To Handle Bullies with our Bully Beware Program called Bully Busters.
●Learning to check emotions.
●Empathy.
●Confidence.
Simply to be different and coachable and up-lift and give back. A meaning of how to learn by practice with the above Mastery.
Great for Kids with ADD, ADHD & Kids with Challenges.
Spend years training for a Black Belt and have an education of the above we call CEO-Mentality!
With a background in learning disabilities and behaviors we (I) apply this to our class room curriculum where we get results.
1 Free Class
Long's Karate & Martial Arts.
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business.
Home of Team USA 🇺🇸 Gold and medal winners Parker Gillespie and Zachary Davis 🏅
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness
Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.