As the holiday season approaches, many parents find themselves in a familiar predicament. The bustling holiday schedule, family gatherings, and the overall chaos that can accompany this time of year often lead parents to consider pulling their kids out of extracurricular activities, including martial arts classes. It’s understandable; the holidays are a very busy and […]
Finding the best extracurricular activity for your little ones can be a challenge. However, when it comes to fostering essential life skills, physical development, and character building, the Early SKILLZ martial arts program stands out as an exceptional choice for 3 and 4-year-olds. In this blog, we’ll explore why the Early SKILLZ program is the […]
Hey there, savvy parents! Are you tired of scratching your head, trying to figure out how to enhance your child’s cognitive abilities? Well, fret no more because we’ve got the ultimate solution that’s as fun as it is effective! Enter SKILLZ—the secret weapon to unlocking your child’s full potential, making them smarter and sharper in […]
As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is learning and growing in a safe and supportive environment. At our SKILLZ school, we take our role as educators seriously and believe that understanding child development is essential to providing the best possible experience for our students. That’s why we invest in training our […]
Most martial arts forms are rooted in tradition and have been taught the same way for years. And while tradition is vital to keeping the art preserved, the way it is taught in today’s modern world isn’t as effective. As times change and as we become more educated, we must adjust to meet the needs […]
Martial arts training provides numerous benefits for individuals of all ages, but when it comes to children, tailoring the program to their specific needs and capabilities can greatly enhance their experience. That’s where age-specific programs like SKILLZ come into play. SKILLZ is a specialized martial arts curriculum designed to optimize learning and development for children […]
As parents, we all want the best for our children’s growth and development. One way to support their holistic development is through martial arts training. At our martial arts school, we use a program known as SKILLZ, and we go beyond physical techniques to incorporate a deep understanding of neuroscience to enhance your child’s learning […]
As children grow and develop, it is important that they engage in activities that stimulate various regions of the brain, including the release of neurotransmitters such as oxytocin and endorphins. While physical activity, such as sports, has long been recognized as a way to achieve this stimulation, children today are spending more time than ever […]
As we know, children can lose control of their emotions for various reasons, and the behaviors that we witness are generally unplanned. And since anxiety can look like defiance, adults often respond in counterproductive ways. When children are stressed, the amygdala, in the downstairs brain, is triggered, and the “fight or flight” response takes […]
In the words of Whitney Houston, “I believe that children are our future…show them all the beauty they possess inside.” All too often, the magnificence of individuality is overshadowed by a need to meet the status quo. When a child exhibits behavior that is “problematic” or “difficult,” adults often assume the child is defiant. However, […]