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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),
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
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
Not All Ninjas Are The Same All parents want the same thing…for their child to be a positive member of society and experience success. And while these are important things, they often come through a push to achieve and be the best in everything. Unfortunately, this is frequently done through comparing their children to others.
As they say, kids will be kids. And yes, children and teens can be unkind to their peers and feelings get hurt. The problem is when these behaviors become common and target the same person repeatedly. This is when kids being kids begins to cross the line to bullying. And while bullying is a very terrible
School, Peer Pressure, and Cliques…How Parents can Help! As kids navigate friendships and cliques, there’s plenty parents can do to offer support. If your child seems upset, or suddenly spends time alone when usually very social, ask about it. Here are some tips: Talk about your own experiences. Share your own experiences of school —
Activity to help lay the groundwork for a Kids healthy lifestyle! Sensei Darren breaks it down; According to KidsHealth.org children 6 – 12 years of age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. School-age
Children need CONNECTION more than anything else! Sensei Darren breaks it down; The times when children are the most responsive and happy are when they are most connected with their parents. Everything from getting down on their eye level, physical touch, and committed attention makes a bigdifference. When it comes to fostering self-discipline and self-esteem,
Enhancing your class experience. We have now invested in a high tech PA system for both of our SOLO Studios. So, now you’ll be able to hear everything in a crystal clear fashion, you won’t miss a beat! 🙂 A Good sound system is designed to ensure that everyone on the training floor is capable
“Learn to Earn” Sensei Darren breaks it down: From the moment we’re born we start learning and developing skills. We are all unique and some will learn things quicker than others. Some of our earliest skills are breathing, learning to recognise sound, making our own sounds, grasping objects, physical movement of our body through