Martial artists are very confident individuals. If you were to observe a friend or family member that trains in the discipline or even an MMA athlete on television, you will notice this quality is prevalent in them. How is it that self-defense and combat sports training builds confident and self-reliant people? How Children Grow to […]
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Despite years of effort and millions of dollars spent on safety campaigns, bullies are still a problem for children. There are some people who seem to target others, and merely exposing them to the right literature or threatening minor consequences isn’t enough to stop them from undertaking those actions. It’s no surprise, then, that so […]
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The human brain has evolved over many millennia to keep us out of trouble. The scatterbrain nature of our thoughts is a way of keeping us on our tip-toes for preserving our well-being in any situation that may arise. However, it is very difficult to grow as a person and achieve any goals in life […]
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Business leaders report that millennials and Generation Z cohorts are a new breed of workers that they are having trouble getting a handle on. They feel as though these latest two generations in the workforce have less tenacity, seem to believe they must become major successes in record time and are easily crushed by things […]
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School should be a safe haven for our children, but more often than not, it is becoming a place where anxiety and fear run rampant as students are subjected to bullying and emotional abuse by others. Bullies use frightening physical and mental tactics to exert their power over those they consider less valuable than themselves, […]
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Bullying is a nationwide epidemic occurring throughout all grade levels in schools across the entire United States. The effects on children can negatively impact their wellbeing. Not only can these effects be emotionally damaging to a child but also long-lasting. As parents of school-aged children, you can help disrupt the course of torment and intimidation […]
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Martial arts is essentially the study of self-defense. There are a number of different disciplines to choose from when you decide to study it. Some of the most popular options include karate, jujitsu, and taekwondo. Many people worry about putting their children into martial arts, fearing it will be dangerous or encourage fighting. However, the […]
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Bullying is a serious problem being faced in schools today. More than one in four students report being the victims of bullying. Sadly, the pain of being bullied does not end when the aggressive act concludes. The psychological effects can be long-lasting. Parents want to help protect their children, but they usually can’t be in […]
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Many parents find it hard to relate to the many avenues of possible entertainment going into their kids’ lives. Today, television has to compete with streaming services, mobile games, and various devices that seek children’s undivided attention. This only gets worse as they go into their teenage years and their sources of entertainment broaden. Because […]
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A child’s confidence can be a very fragile thing. It takes a very long time to build up, but only moments to completely break down. If you have a child that’s dealing with poor self-esteem or bullying, you might be frantically searching for a way to build your child back up before despair can talk […]
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More and more, parents are hearing about the grave news of bullying in schools. For children who are victims of it, the experience can stick with them for the rest of their life. They may become depressed, anxious, and they may develop confidence issues that follow them into adulthood. Understandably, parents are concerned that their […]
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Self-discipline isn’t something that comes naturally to most children. No matter how hard you might try as a parent, you’ll find that actually teaching a child this skill requires a great deal of outside intervention. Martial arts have long been considered an excellent tool for helping children learn the confidence and discipline necessary for becoming […]
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