At Kalispell ATA Martial Arts, martial arts are more than a sport, they are a way of life. They strengthen both the physical and mental form, according to owner Robert Armstrong.

Being able to bring that to the Flathead Valley has been incredible, he said.

Originally from Alabama, Armstrong moved here five years ago with his wife and four kids. Spending 20 years in the Marine Corps, Armstrong and his family hopped around the United States until he retired in 2012. His family then moved to Whidbey Island in Washington to be closer to his mother-in-law.

After a few years, the Armstrong family was looking for a change. Growing up, Armstrong’s first ever horse was from Montana, a place his father loved to frequent. When Armstrong and his wife checked out the area, they knew this was the nex

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