When I think about having confidence when I am feeling particularly without it, I am reminded of the scene in The Sound of Music when Maria is heading for the Von Trapp Estate for the first time. Swinging that clearly empty guitar case, she is singing Richard Rogers’ lyric, “I’ll make them see I have […]
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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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When most parents think about enrolling their child in martial-arts classes, they think about the fun their child will have, and perhaps the benefits of their child learning self-defense. So it may surprise you to know that at most martial arts studios, self-defense and fighting are not the main focus. Instead, they are seen as […]
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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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Bullying is something that is affecting children all over the world in schools every day. It is important as parents to be able to address this issue and find ways to put an end to this bully type activities. Martial arts can be a great way for bullies and victims to find common ground and […]
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Many people know that learning some form of martial arts could prove beneficial in helping someone improve their physique, grow stronger, provide a means of self-defense and stand up to bullying. However, what some may not realize is that participation in these crafts might also build their sense of discipline. This skill is important for […]
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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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During my childhood, bullying was the primary thing holding me back in school, and I never wanted to attend school because of it. Schoolwork was incredibly easy compared to the constant verbal and physical assault from my peers and I often wished to be home-schooled. Looking back, I really wish I could’ve had more confidence […]
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Martial arts is a great way for parents to impart a variety of values upon their children. While the benefits of physical exercise are the most obvious, there are a variety of mental and social aspects to martial arts that will carry a child far in life. This article intends to cover each of these […]
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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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Amean-faced child hurling a bloodcurdling battle cry is not exactly what we wan tour kids to be. In most martial arts, we see not just the war cries synonymousto ancient war chants from Gregorian and Greek mythologies; we see kids leapingairborne swinging their limbs lethargically. That does not paint a great picture of these arts. […]
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