How to excel in Martial Arts – outside of the Dojo
The problem seems to be that students are not shown the simple idea behind home training. Hours and hours of training at home is not what the instructor is asking of the student. The key to home training comes back to the same idea mentioned at the top of this article, repetition. This can be a simple 15-minute training session at home done daily or even every second day but it’s this repetition that is key!
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Martial arts schools are everywhere these days and choosing the right one can be daunting and confusing.
Read moreBeading - is it just fun or a learning opportunity?
While engaging in this fun activity children are also learning or further developing a number of important skills including design, hand eye co-ordination, patterning and more. This article explains each of the skills your child could learn through beading in more detail.
Read moreWhy Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
Read moreHow to help your child overcome stage fright
How are you meant to make your child feel comfortable on stage? They love performing but the fear can be overwhelming. It can be really scary being so small and in front of a big audience! These simple strategies include assisting with preparation, affirmations and dealing with those dreaded butterflies in the belly - find out how you can work with your child (or students) to move them beyond the fear.
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 2
Give thought, too, to the working of your tricks. Try not to repeat. You may have a trick that relies on your use of the Changing Bag for its working. If you have a second trick which involves a change, use a Drawer Box or similar. In this way, the audience won't suspect that the Changing Bag is all that important.
Read moreTeam Sports and Life Skills: Learning Through Play
Discover the benefits of team sports in school holidays for children's development in teamwork, leadership, and resilience, and how these activities foster physical and mental well-being.
Read moreChoosing the Right Dance Style for Your Child
Discover how to choose the best dance style for your child, from Ballet to Hip Hop, focusing on personality, age, and benefits, ensuring a fun and enriching experience.
Read moreOztag for Kids: A Fun and Engaging Sport
Many Oztag clubs participate in local and regional tournaments, offering kids an exciting platform to showcase their skills and compete in a friendly environment.
Read moreThe Top 8 Things to Ask Your Kids' Swimming Coach
Every coach has their own teaching style. Some focus on technique, while others prioritize building water confidence. Make sure the coach's approach aligns with your child's needs and your expectations
Read moreCreativity: The Benefits of Drawing Classes for Kids
Discover how drawing classes boost kids' motor skills, emotional expression, and social development, while nurturing creativity and confidence.
Read moreHow to prepare for a vocal performance
There are many things you can do to help you prepare for a vocal performance; my tips walk you through how to know your song, understand its structure, learn the dynamics and more!
Read moreThe Importance of Soccer Academies: Developing Future Stars
As your child grows, they may face academic and social pressures. Encourage them to stay committed to their soccer dreams while maintaining a balance.
Read moreRugby Union for Kids
The sport of kings! Your kids will love this team and contact sport, one of the most famous in australia. Developing strategic skills, physical strength, and team spirit are few of the many benefits rugby union will provide to your kids!
Read moreBoys Brigade for Kids in Perth
Let your son's adventure start in Boys Brigade!<br /><br />Boys Brigade is a Christian youth organisation that combines leadership training, drills, and fun activities for kids with Christian values.
Read moreCanoeing for kids in Perth
Experience a cool summer on the waters of Perth! The adrenaline pumping water sports are the most popular activities for kids in Perth, including paddle sports such as canoeing.
Read moreHealth & Fitness Activities for kids in Melbourne
Foster the importance of health and fitness! . Looking for things to do with kids in Melbourne? Try some enjoyable health and fitness activities for kids!
Read more10 Captivating Facts About Gymnastics for Kids
Explore how gymnastics offers more than just physical fitness for kids - it's a world of fun, learning, social skills, and emotional growth. Perfect for Aussie parents!
Read more4 reasons hip hop dancers should take a ballet class
I was a self proclaimed “anti-ballerina”, leotards and tights made me feel self-conscious and I was often heard telling people “I wasn’t built for ballet.” No, I didn’t (and still don’t) have amazing feet or great turn out and I’m not super flexible. Nor do I possess any of the ideal physical traits of your stereotypical ballerina.<br> But, I have a new mantra now. “Nobody was built for ballet. Ballet was built for us.”<br> This is a first-hand account explaining exactly how ballet can improve your child's hip hop performance.
Read morePilates For Kids
Lead your kids into a healthy lifestyle. Do Pilates together!<br><br>Pilates is a form of exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. It is a physical fitness system intended to strengthen the mind and the body as Joseph Pilates believed that mental and physical health are connected. He also believes that Pilates uses the mind to control the muscles. In 1934, he discussed in his book, Your Health, about his concern with the state of kids health.
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