When the kids come home from school, they do their homework and quickly look for something else to keep them busy. Instead of playing video games and snacking on junk food, get the kids involved in something educational and fun. Discover six benefits of after school programs, such as martial arts. Move the Body Martial […]
Dear Parents, This month your child will be studying the character word: CARING. Children show signs of caring and empathy at a very young age. Caring is not just a way of feeling, it’s a way of behaving. This month’s lesson plans will teach children that what makes us caring people is doing caring things. […]
It’s not a myth that martial arts can help children improve their self-discipline and self-control. In fact, parents often turn to martial arts to help teach their children self-control. Now, it may not be obvious how learning kicks and punches can develop self-control. However, students of martial arts know that it’s not just about learning […]
Dear Parents, This month we will be working on the character lesson: SELF-CONTROL. Self-control is an important character skill for all children to learn. Children that have self-control show that they can control their actions. They also know right from wrong. Children that do not make choices for their own behavior, but instead rely on […]
As you know, our goal is not only to train our students in martial arts but to help them become well rounded individuals with strong morals and a firm understanding of what is right and what is wrong. Each month we will focus on a new skill that will help to develop their character. We […]
Our goal is to help our students balance both physical and mental development. We want all of our students to be well-rounded individuals. To do so, each month we focus on a new character word that will help our youthful students become better citizens. Having a strong character is an important part of leading a […]
This month we will be working on the character lesson: COOPERATION. Cooperation is a skill that must be learned. We are in a unique position to help children learn how to build cooperation. When this skill is present, the child understands how to balance his or her own needs and wants with the needs and […]
This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is when individuals, teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Children learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents, coaches, and teachers. It is important that children learn how to persevere and behave […]
Sharing… It’s a life skill that often overlooked as life long skill. When our kids are little, we encourage our kids to share and we often teach them the importance of sharing as they get older. However, we often do not consider how learning to share is the building block to many of the life […]
This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Sharing. This is an important concept that children must learn. For many children it is difficult for them to see the other end of sharing: the benefits that others gain from one’s act of sharing. In this month’s character lesson, we are going to break […]
This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Goal Setting. Learning how to set reasonable and attainable goals is a valuable lesson for children of all ages. All children should set goals periodically so they build the habits necessary to achieve important goals as adults. In this month’s lesson plan, we will teach […]
Your child needs to know that no matter what happens, you are always going to be a consistent parent. Maintaining consistency means that you are going to be patient, connected, adaptable, and edutaining with your child all the time so your child knows what to expect from you and you know what to expect from […]
By LifeSkillz expert Melody Johnson Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we […]
This month your child will be studying the character word: Integrity. Teaching children how to act with integrity is vital for their development. Without integrity, children break promises, lie, and have no concern for others. Integrity means to adhere to moral and ethical principles, and if taught correctly, children will take these lessons with them […]
“Learn confidence!” You see it on every Martial Arts website and ad that you see. It’s a staple Martial Arts value that we teach and it’s absolutely true! Adults and children that practice Martial Arts do gain self-confidence through setting and accomplishing goals and changing their thought patterns to focus on positive and forward thinking, […]
One of our frequently asked questions in the studio is, “how can I help my child do better in karate?” We love this question! In fact, it’s our favorite question that we get from parents! Here are three tips that you can use at home and in the studio that will help your child grow […]
The holiday season always seems to bring a bit of magic to our communities and our families. Whether it’s the magic of Santa and elves working feverishly to reward the children on the Good List, remembering and reliving the Nativity of Christ, or just getting swept up in the the holiday spirit of the season, […]
Our goal is to help our students balance both physical and mental development. We want our students to be well-rounded individuals. To do so, each month we focus on a new character word that will help our youthful students become better citizens. Having strong character is an important part of leading a fulfilling life. We […]