Blog-Child Development

Not All Ninjas Are The Same
Not All Ninjas Are The Same All parents want the same thing…for their child to be a positive member of

Is It Rude, Is It Mean, Is It Bullying?
As they say, kids will be kids. And yes, children and teens can be unkind to their peers and feelings get

Dealing with Peer Pressure
School, Peer Pressure, and Cliques…How Parents can Help! As kids navigate friendships and cliques, there’s plenty parents can do to
A Kids healthy lifestyle!
Activity to help lay the groundwork for a Kids healthy lifestyle! Sensei Darren breaks it down; According to KidsHealth.org children

Children need CONNECTION more than anything else!
Children need CONNECTION more than anything else! Sensei Darren breaks it down; The times when children are the most responsive

Enhancing your class experience
Enhancing your class experience. We have now invested in a high tech PA system for both of our SOLO Studios.

Learn to Earn
“Learn to Earn” Sensei Darren breaks it down: From the moment we’re born we start learning and developing skills. We

The Benefits of Martial Arts for 4-6 Year olds
Intellectually They are learning at a rapid pace, however typically have a hard time retaining information beyond three commands. Our

Why are martial art forms/katas good for Children?
Why are martial art forms/katas good for Children? With the popularity of MMA its become fun to kick and

Mindful Tips to Use When Kids Don’t Want to Attend Class
Sensei Darren Breaks it down : Mindful Tips to Use When Kids Don’t Want to Attend Class Kids are not naturally

Believing in yourself
Martial arts for children, and adults, is much more than just ‘how to punch and kick’. Today at SMAKIDZ

We ‘can do’, can you?
Hello, The SMAKIDZ Academy is a children-only martial arts academy. As a result of our expansion our entire upstairs studio