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Welcome To The Black Belt Parent!

My name is James Espy.  I am the founder and head instructor of Traditional Martial Arts Academy.  This website is my effort to share my experience as a teacher who has worked with thousands of children over the years and has researched both established principles and the latest science in how to raise and educate happy, healthy kids!

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