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Training Dates with your Children

Written by Mr Jason on October 7, 2019

You may hear your child’s instructor talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a child’s ability to perform in class which will lead to more confidence. With more confidence comes the ability to achieve faster and farther! Another great benefit to practicing at home is that this will allow YOU – the parent, an outlet to connect over something they are passionate about. Often times parents feel like they have to go on extravagant outings and spend long periods of time to build that connection. But this […]

Written by Mr Jason on August 6, 2019

By now summer is in full swing and we hope that everyone is taking advantage of our Day Time classes here at the Canadian Black Belt Academy! If you are looking for something fun to keep your ninja occupied this summer feel free to find us at the front desk or give us a call and ask about all the cool things going on this summer! Today I wanted to offer a few tips on how to keep boredom at bay this summer! These are simple tips that you can implement NOW, and will help set your ninja up for […]

Written by Mr Jason on July 22, 2019

I cannot emphasize how important it is to have daily rituals to help you stay focused, motivated, and productive in the New Year… In this post, I am going to share with you rituals you can do before going to bed to help you sleep well at night, and wake up refreshed and ready to conquer the next day! Ritual 1: Chapter, article, or blog Regardless of the content you absorb during the day, make it a nighttime ritual to read at least 1 chapter of a book, article in a magazine, or blog. This will stimulate your mind before bed, […]

Written by Mr Jason on July 9, 2019

DOPAMINE The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smart phones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of attention and motivation but what do their devices have to do with this? The answer is found in science! Often referred to as the “motivator molecule,” dopamine is a “feel good” chemical that is released in the brain which helps us focus and feel motivated. When dopamine levels are low, it can result in symptoms such as difficulty focusing, […]

Written by Mr Jason on October 12, 2018

A bully shoves your child on the playground. Should they stand down, or fight back? Most parents would teach their kid to ignore the bully, walk away, or get help. I say, fight back — and hear me out.

Written by Mr Jason on August 8, 2018

Children in our society are being exposed to ever increasing levels of violence through music, television, movies, and internet content, often in not so positive ways. This can develop into unhealthy attitudes of defiance and self-centered conduct in their interpersonal relationships both at home and at school. However, parents are sometimes reluctant to reinforce the negative behavior they see in their children by enrolling them in the martial arts, believing them to be a further extension of the violence and defiance they feel is creating the problem in the first place.

Written by Mr Jason on January 15, 2015

Do you want to maximize your child’s success as a Martial Arts student? Here’s a great article: 7 Crippling Parenting Behaviors That Keep Children From Growing Into Leaders