Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave pertheir own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimeswe rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually,that means we divert directly to punishments when a child misbehaves, missing a crucial opportunity to teach them. With
One tradition we instill in all our students is the bow. Bowing on the mat or just as you enter the dojo is an ancient practice that 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼
Up until a decade or so ago, there were no martial arts classes for kids. Martial arts classes were taught the same way to everyone, regardless of age. While this level of training was terrific for older kids, or for younger kids who were anomalies (far above the expected stage of development for their age),
What to Expect from 3- and 4-year olds Children between the ages of 3 and 4 are at a very unique growth period in their lives. They are growing at a rapid rate in all areas of development and are discovering new things daily, while also learning how to cope with new challenges. Additionally, they
Introducing the Internationally Acclaimed Early SKILLZ Program! Preschool kids between the ages of three and four years old love physical activity, especially anything involving play. They have a rich imagination and a strong desire to be less dependent on their usual caregivers. The challenge we discovered is that many children at this age have a
Parents are an essential element to their child’s success in anything. The enthusiasm and support, or lack thereof, of a parent can make or break a child’s accomplishments. In SOLO SKILLZ martial arts, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the 8 skills system applies child
Did you know, the reason 3 & 4 year olds cannot sit still for more than 5 seconds is not because they are lazy or lack discipline , it’s because they don’t have the core muscle strength to hold their own body weight up for a long time. So they get tired and slouch. In
SOLO STUDIOS is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”. Achieving the Safeguarding Code, demonstrates SOLO studio’s commitment to upholding its duty-of-care to the community and young people and recognises SOLO STUDIOS as a martial arts provider that has reached and effectively maintained good safeguarding standards. The Safeguarding Code
For many years, uniforms have been used in a multitude of industries. From school, to the military, to sports teams, to work, uniforms have remained an element that helps people distinguish one team or organization from another. And while uniforms are mainly used for this reason, sports teams, the military and some other organizations have
The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold. From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding. And while all skills are important for children to master, bilateral coordination is an important prerequisite