The issue of bullying has become so pervasive of late, the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit devoted to emotional issues faced by today’s child and his parents, has posted on its website a “symptom checker” for worried parents (https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/). This tool is aimed at moms and dads who have no psychological training, but who are […]
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Why Should I Consider This? Despite what you may have seen in the movies, martial arts are not merely a method of fighting. Although that is certainly a part of it, these arts have many other benefits as well. In ancient times, many societies found that it was good to teach their young people the […]
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There are so many benefits for children who participate in martial arts. This includes things like setting goals for themselves, learn to focus, learn to not only respect themselves but their peers as well, and giving their self-confidence a boost. As parents, we all want our children to have self-confidence as they go about their […]
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Were you confident as a kid? If not, then you most likely understand the struggle of having to always doubt and question yourself even when there is no reason to. If you were lucky to be a confident kid, then you definitely want the same for your kids. After all, self-confidence can lead to self-belief […]
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Too many of our children are being bullied and we sometimesdon’t even know it’s happening. Children who are bullied are often scared orembarrassed and don’t want their parents or teachers to know. Or, maybe thebully is threatening the child with physical harm if they tell anyone aboutwhat is happening. When a child is bullied, their […]
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Who doesn’t want their children to be successful in life? Has it ever occurred to you that training in the Martial Arts can instill confidence in your child that will make them secure not only in discovering commitment but gaining the knowledge they need to succeed? The training address some of the most anxiety-causing situations […]
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Many parents balk at the idea of enrolling their child in a martial arts program. This is understandable; after all, most parents would prefer not to put their child in a situation where he or she could be on the receiving end of punches or kicks. Thankfully, you’re not likely to find a martial art […]
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As parents, our biggest desire for our children is to see them grow into the best versions of themselves. You want them to be equipped with the necessary tools to navigate this tumultuous world with confidence and ease. You want them to have the mental ability to rationally assess a situation and come up with […]
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The martial arts are a training for the total person. Not only will you get into top physical condition by practicing them, but also you will achieve psychological well-being and the perfection of your personality. The actual health benefits of the martial arts are too numerous to mention. However, we will list just a subset […]
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Giving your child the courage to speak up for himself, ask questions in school and be engaged is key to his development. Children who ask questions in class are perceived as smarter than children who linger in the background, and are often given more challenging work, giving them an academic boost. There are several ways […]
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Recently at the VMAs, the pop-singer Pink used her acceptance speech as a platform to address the insecurities that she’d heard from her six-year-old daughter. Her daughter felt she was ugly because she thought she looked like a boy with long hair. Because she’s so young, it’s easy to see how these insecurities could be […]
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Childhood Focusing Habits Children that have issues with paying attention often show symptoms that every parent should look out for. Getting distracted every now and then is a normal part of childhood, however, if your child often seems like they are in a world of their own, it’s time to introduce them to a more […]
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