Balanced Life Skills

Specialties

Balanced Life Skills is a martial arts school in Annapolis MD that teaches our students in both physical and mental ways. We train our students in the 3 C’s of — Character, Confidence and Contribution. We expect our students to become more respectful and trustworthy, learn to be assertive yet empathetic and practice contributing to the well-​being of others.

Mr. Joe is an expert in bully prevention. He conducts seminars on bully prevention and awareness for students, parents and teachers. Each month he offers a FREE parent seminar on bully prevention for parents.

Balanced Life Skills also offers QPR Suicide Prevention training for the general public one time each month and is able to set up trainings outside their studio for any group that may wish to have this training in their own facility.

If you are one of those individuals who want to make a difference in the world and to teach your children to do the same, then you have arrived at the right place.

History

Established in 2003.

After having taught at another martial arts school Mr. Joe realized that most parents were looking for a school that would assist in building good character in their kids and not looking for them to be the next world champion fighter. We have built this school on the philosophy of «Life, Art & Peace» Since 2003, our reputation with parents, teachers, students and the community is one of integrity and caring about each individual.

In 2005 we moved to our present location and now have 5500 SF of the best training floors and a media /​library for the mental aspect of our training. Balanced Life Skills offers Tae Kwon Do for individuals of all ages, along with Aikido, Capoeira, Filipino weapons and street self defense classes. Just as important is the opportunities for all in the school to take part in community service with others and to create their own projects.

In 2012 we started offering monthly classes for parents on bullying prevention, suicide prevention along with monthly wo

Meet the Business Owner

Joe V.

Business Owner

Joe Van Deuren retired in 2002 and now devotes his time to teaching martial arts. The father of 4 adult children, all of whom have graduated from college and have jobs in their field of study. :)

Community Trustee Award from Leadership Anne Arundel in 2007

Named Business Partner of the Year 2009 by the Board of Education /​Chamber of Commerce

Started the Grants4Teachers Fund

Recognized as a bully prevention expert in Anne Arundel County he regularly speaks to students, teachers and parents on this subject. In addition he acts as a mentor for his students and parents.

«Mr. Joe» is a 3^rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has participated in 3 Ultimate Black Belt Test since 2004.

At the age of 58 he is a mentor and helper for parents and his students.