Black Belts Set Goals Think about how many of a child’s goals are not their own.Has anyone ever asked a kid if they would like to pass first grade and go to second? Of course not. For most of a child’s education, their goals are set by others—all the way…Read More
What is self-control?
How Self-Control Looks And this month we are talking about self-control. I stop and think of my choices before I act. And this is a skill that for our under 8-year-old kids, it’s one of those things that needs to be modeled, reinforced, reminded, drilled into them because they are…Read More
What is Adaptability?
What is adaptability? This month, we are talking about adaptability. Last month, we were talking about discipline and what we needed to do in terms of getting our work done before we play. Adaptability plays a little bit of a role in that idea. It’s being willing and able to…Read More
Using Martial Arts in Real-Life Situations
Are you interested in learning martial arts? Do you want to be able to defend yourself and use it in real-life situations? Martial arts can provide an outlet for physical fitness, self-defense skills, and confidence. They can also teach respect, discipline, and patience. Learning how to use them in the…Read More