As a mom, it’s hard to not take your child’s challenging behaviors personally. You feel like you’re doing something wrong, or like you’re not good enough. It’s important to remember that your child’s behavior is often a reflection of their own struggles and not a personal statement about you. With the right tools and […]
4 Parenting Styles and the Positive and Negatives of each Parenting is hard. There’s no doubt about it. but, even though it’s tough, it’s also one of the most important jobs you’ll ever have. After all, your kids are counting on you to help them grow into smart, kind, and strong adults. So, how can […]
As a mom, you want what’s best for your kids. You want them to be physically active, mentally sharp and have strong moral character. That’s why martial arts is the perfect activity for your kids! Here are three reasons why martial arts is great for kids’ minds, body, and spirit. Focus and Concentration Self Confidence […]
Here are the six intellectual faculties every parent needs to survive the VUCA times. If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed lately. With schools closed and everything else seeming to be in a state of flux, it’s normal to feel like you’re not quite sure what to do next. But […]
30 years ago, I was a 19-year-old assistant instructor, working with children in a martial arts program. We spent our days training kids from all walks of life to become confident, strong, disciplined and proud of their varied accomplishments. One student in particular, however, had a profound impact on me. A mother brought her son […]
Did You Know a Chemical Produced by Your Gut is Responsible for Keeping Your Kid Happy? More kids than ever before today are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders that make it hard for them to get along with other kids, have fun, and enjoy life. They feel a burden to do well […]
How Our Kids Martial Arts Classes Trigger the Release of Oxytocin Every single one of our brains secretes a plethora of hormones and natural chemicals to keep your body regulated and safe on a daily basis. Aside from the more pressing chemicals, your brain is responsible for the release of Oxytocin – otherwise known as […]
4 Ways in Which Dopamine Will Get Your Kid Hooked on Martial Arts Our bodies are equipped with incredible response systems that identify personal and environmental triggers all around us. For the bad triggers, we are posed with a fight or flight question that our body involuntarily chooses for us. But for some of the […]