Parenting is hard, it’s likely the highest pressure thing we do, with the most at stake. Sometimes, we all wish that someone would just tell us what to do. Perhaps it’s easier to identify the “to-don’ts” instead of the “to-dos” Here are some things that we do with the best of intentions. And, some possible […]
Today I want to share with you the Extreme SKILLZ (10 to 14-year olds) martial arts curriculum breakdown. Ten to fourteen-year-olds are the smartest students in the school. Yes, they are smarter than most adults! They are also physically competent and can excel in most physical challenges that are presented to them. The problem we […]
Well, spring is already here (although the weather might not feel like it) And, summer will be here again before we know it. Let’s get back on track with a little bit of dedication and healthy habits now, and then maintain them through next winter. Daily life gets busy: work, homework, kids and family activities. […]
Today I want to share with you the Core SKILLZ (7 9-year olds) curriculum breakdown. Seven to nine-year-olds are what most people consider “the golden age.” They are proficient in their vocabulary and problem-solving skills, yet they are not at the age where they want complete independence from adults. This makes the teacher-student relationship stronger […]
Here’s an overview for the stages of development of children ages 5 and 6: • Physically- they typically do not know how to apply their muscles so they fall often when their body is in constant motion. Also, they have a foundation for leg, arm, core, and abdominal development, but they still lack a lot […]
Here’s an overview for the stages of development of children ages 3 and 4: • Physically- they typically have low tone and poor hand-eye-coordination. We expect them initially to drop their arms when punching and fall when kicking or jumping. We also expect them to have no concept of spatial awareness, therefore they will drop […]
I just read a quote from author Nassim Taleb on Facebook. Here it is: “Friends, I made a mistake in the designation “skin in the game”; it is ambiguous and is often mistaken for incentives. “Neck on the line” is more adequate, though ominous.” We’ve dedicated our lives and careers to martial arts as […]
Dear Parent, Today I’d like to talk about tough situations, struggles, failures, and the importance of following through in a manner that promotes growth in children. When things get tough for our kids the two most common ways parents handle these situations is to either swoop in and be the hero or to leave them […]
“When you have the drive to keep going despite the challenges of disappointment and adversity, you have the ability to accomplish great things.” – Max Weiman As it goes with the Martial Arts, or physical training in general, you have to stick with the plan and trust the process through the plateaus. Martial Arts training […]
Here are 12 great points as discussed in Professor Ricardo Almeida one of the top Brazilian Jiujitsu professors in the country.His article is linked for you below. I strongly recommend reading the entire article if time permits. http://www.ricardoalmeida.com/12-reasons-martial-arts-better-kids-team-sports/) 1. Self-Defense Martial arts teach you the techniques to defend yourself, but also the way to […]
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