The Payoff of Age-Specific Programs
When it comes to the development of children, it can be challenging for parents to figure out the best way to navigate constant changes in needs. With age-specific programs becoming increasingly popular, parents may be wondering if it’s worth the potential hassle of having to deal with shy, crazy, mean, or rude kids. But according to experts in child development, the benefits of age-specific programs far outweigh the potential drawbacks!
Certification Matters – Three Tips to Choosing a Martial Arts School
Choosing a martial arts school has always been a guessing game for most parents. Unless they have prior experience, to them, any style of martial arts is coined “karate” so deciding on the best place is purely a guess. Parents generally look for a school that teaches punching and kicking, emphasizes discipline, and builds confidence. […]
6 Developmental Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Kids
Martial arts training provides a full-body workout for people of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents.The training helps to tone and strengthen the body. It also provides a host of mental and emotional benefits.Good martial arts instructors know that kids who enroll in their programs will experience acceleration in reaching developmental milestones. In fact, martial […]
The Power of Brain SKILLZ
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss The developing mind is a fascinating field of study, one which SKILLZ Worldwide takes very seriously. While the physically supportive elements of our childhood development programming are certainly important to ensuring the overall success […]
Helping Children Set Age-Appropriate Goals
The New Year has arrived, and lofty resolutions have been set. Anything from working out daily to saving money to losing weight, our society knows how to dream big! However, when big dreams aren’t broken down into smaller, achievable goals, failure often ensues. And to make matters worse, our children watch us throughout this short-lived […]
The Best P.I.E.S. for the Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!The holidays are for celebrations, togetherness, and relaxation. It’s a magical time and all the fun activities, shopping, and baking keeps everyone busy. And with all the excitement comes a great deal of preparation and scheduling. It’s easy for parents to get caught up in it all and […]
Martial Arts and Leadership Skills for Kids
Kids love martial arts classes because they learn how to do fun things like punching, kicking, and even breaking boards with their hands.They’re living their fantasies of becoming ninjas and superheroes.What we love (as parents and teachers) is that martial arts training is also a terrific way to teach kids leadership skills without making it […]
Martial Arts and Conflict Resolution for Kids
Teaching kids about how to move through life, both as children and as adults, is an important goal for any adult who works with children. That includes parents, teachers, and coaches.One of the trickiest things to teach is conflict resolution. Kids of every age, from toddlers to teenagers, may struggle to develop conflict resolution skills, […]
Martial Arts and Goal Setting
Goal-setting is an essential life skill, one that we all need to learn – and the sooner we learn it, the better off we’ll be. While participating in any sport or physical activity can help, when it comes to goal setting martial arts training is powerful because the techniques to set goals and work toward […]
Martial Arts and Self Control for Young Children
Enrolling your child in a martial arts class can help them in a variety of ways. Children in our classes get the physical activity they need. There are mental and emotional benefits as well since martial art instruction fosters a healthy mind-body connection.One of the biggest benefits of martial arts classes for children is that […]