How to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
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Self Defence For Kids
Teach your kids self defence! <br><br> Knowing that your kids are safe on their own is one of the best feelings ever, right?
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Taekwondo for Kids
For a martial art that can build kids? confidence and self esteem why not try taekwondo?<br>It has evolved into a form of self defence and even an Olympic level game!
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Self defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
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Martial Arts and Children’s Fitness: A Path to Confidence and Well-Being
The dojo environment emphasises respect for instructors, peers, and oneself. These values extend to everyday interactions, fostering better social skills.
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Wing Chun for kids
Encourage your children to try Wing Chun for kids. They might be the next Bruce Lee! Wing Chun, practised in over 64 countries (including Australia) is the world's most popular form of southern kung fu. Your children can learn this great activity for kids from a young age!
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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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How to choose a self defence school
Not every martial arts school teaches what they say they do. There are many definitions of what is taught - this article looks at what these definitions are, popular misconceptions, how you can get the most out of your training and what to look for when selecting a self-defence school.
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School Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
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How to pick the correct martial arts school for your children
I was once told by a School Teacher that “Leisure should be pleasurable” and I always remembered that when I designed and taught my classes. I have been teaching karate to children and running my karate school for over 30 years and I know that most parents have absolutely no idea about martial arts. In this article I tell you how to find the best school and instructor for your kids.
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Why Kids in Australia Love Martial Arts Fitness
Participating in martial arts often involves group activities, encouraging social interaction among children. Kids make new friends, share experiences, and learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation. This social aspect enhances their interpersonal skills and helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
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5 Important reasons to enrol your child in Martial Arts
When a parent is considering enrolling their child or children into a martial arts school, they have to consider both their motivation and the motivations of their child. In order for a child to learn to love and stick with martial arts training over a long period of time, they have to share common goals with their parents, and most of all, the parents and child all have to enjoy it. If a parent's goals are not being met, then they may feel they are not getting their money's worth.
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What is bullying?
If someone disagrees with you, or gets mad at you, does that mean they are a bully? Not usually. Sometimes people just have disagreements. If you meet someone for the first time and they say “you’re ugly,” is that bullying? The answer is no. For it to be bullying behavior, it has to be repetitive.
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5 benefits children may gain from learning Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is primarily the Korean art of self defence. It is also a lot more than just learning kicks, punches, blocks and dodges. It can help to improve a person's physical strength, mental concentration and self confidence just to name a few. This article outlines five key benefits children can access by practising Taekwon-Do.
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Karate 101: Introduction to Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts, including karate, are renowned for instilling confidence and self-esteem in children. Through consistent training and overcoming challenges, your child will gain a sense of achievement, boosting their self-confidence.
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Benefits of regular Capoeira practicing
In addition to offering practitioners a means of learning self-defense and fight against bullying, it provides a healthy way to release pent-up aggression and frustration in an environment where positive thinking and acting is promoted.
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Martial Arts for Kids
Let your kids learn self defence while getting fit and having fun! <br>Martial arts is a type of training which was originally designed to help fighters preparing for combat.
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