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Martial Arts Mentors Are Not Just a Hollywood Stereotype!

Chan Lee, of J.K. Lee Tae Kwon Do Academies, explains that real world martial arts are very similar to martial arts as presented in the movies – but even better!

An old and wise martial arts master taking a young child under his special charge is a relationship we’re all familiar with. It drives the plot in the original Karate Kid (1984), and the remake, which opened recently.

Mentoring is a prominent theme in martial arts schools, largely because students work their way through a progression of levels under the tutelage of teachers and trainers who have ascended in similar fashion.

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The Problems of Disadvantaged Youth: An Economic Perspective


One of the most important public policy issues in the United States is how to improve the life prospects of disadvantaged youth who, in their formative years, face low-quality school systems, poor access to health care, and high-crime environments. The Problems of Disadvantaged Youth includes a broad range of research examining various aspects of disadvantage, and ways of increasing the ability of low-income youths to improve their circumstances later in life.  Tak… More >>

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Youth, Education, and Sexualities : An International Encyclopedia


Featuring more than 200 entries written by an international roster of experts, this work is the most authoritative and accessible source available for educators, researchers, and students seeking an understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. This ground-breaking work examines policy, practice, and research concerning youth who are often the victims of bullying and harassment. Entries cover a panoply of concerns, including: suicide; counse… More >>

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