Good old’ Peer Pressure. Drugs, Premarital Sex, Drinking and Driving, Bullying. What our kids do outside the home may never be discovered. So it’s a wise choice to help your child become a powerful leader. We should want them to be leaders of their friends and NOT followers. But, this won’t happen by chance. They […]
Nowadays kids are involved with all types of sports from soccer, baseball and football to tennis, golf and many more. Getting children involved in physical activates is the best thing you can do. Now Stop and Think! What if there was a way not only to give your children the physical fitness they need but […]
At U.S. Elite Martial Arts we learn how we should always set our goals high in order to achieve more. There are differences between goals and wishes! Goals are written down, there is a plan to achieve them, and they have a due date. Write down your goals on a piece of paper and […]
Most parents want their kids to experience a lot of different activities. Sounds great, right? Maybe not. Let’s dig a bit deeper. Excellence requires time and commitment. In depth study produces confidence, focus and perseverance. In Okinawa, they call people that jump from one activity to another butterflies, never getting past the initial stage of […]
Are We Smarter Than Ants? Tips To Raising Black Belt Leaders I went to the Zoo and the discussion of how animals are in tune with nature started up. They not only can sense danger when it comes to predators but they know ahead of time when there are earthquakes, storms, etc. Upon further insight […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Back to School Tips for Parents Summertime is coming to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They will also […]
Hey Parents! Today I’d like to talk about tough situations, struggles, failures, and the importance of following through in a manner that promotes growth in children. When things get tough for our kids the two most common ways parents handle these situations is to either swoop in and be the hero or to leave them […]
The Positive Effects of Martial Arts for a Child in School Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]