How Overcoming the “I Don’t Feel Like It” Mentality Helps Kids Thrive 🥋🔥
At Engage Lifestyle Martial Arts, we understand that everyone, especially kids, sometimes faces moments of reluctance, whether it’s during training, schoolwork, or daily chores. Overcoming this “I don’t feel like it” mentality is more than just pushing through; it’s about cultivating resilience and discipline that extends far beyond the dojo. The Impact of Embracing Challenges: […]
The Power of Breath Work for Emotional Control
In the dynamic world of martial arts, the lessons extend far beyond physical skills. This week, we dive into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of training: emotional control, particularly through the power of breath work. Whether you’re a martial arts enthusiast, a curious beginner, or a concerned parent, understanding how to master emotions through […]
Mastering Emotions at Home: A Parent’s Guide to Empowering Your Child
Mastering Emotions at Home: A Parent’s Guide to Empowering Your Child At Engage Lifestyle Martial Arts, we’re about so much more than kicks and punches. Our mission goes beyond building strong bodies—we’re here to foster total growth in our students. This season, we’re diving deep into a crucial life skill that will benefit every young […]
The Power of Predictability
As hectic as life is most days, parents are often more concerned with getting everything done instead of strategically planning out their day so that it is predictable for their children.
Preparing Children to Return to School
As we continue through the current pandemic and re-opening efforts show real challenges, school districts everywhere are trying to devise the best plans for children, teachers, and staff to return.
Addressing Social Awareness and Support
“Beep, beep, beep,” the alarm clock rings, summoning the whole family to rise from their night of deep slumber. Time to greet the new day!
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.
The Power of Teaching
“Instead of training children to meet the expectations of adults, train adults to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social developmental needs of children.” Melody Johnson
Supporting Big Feelings and Self-Regulation
Two weeks ago, my oldest son was preparing for a new session of hip hop classes to officially begin! He was just about bursting at the seams with joy and excitement as he could not wait to get back to the hard beats and sweet jams he had come to love in his previous session of enjoyment.
The Power of Support from a SKILLZ Mentor
Working with children as they explore the world around them, standing by to help support, nurture and guide them in their journey as they face new challenges is truly a gift that I personally cherish. To witness a child finding their strength, their courage, their will, drive and even voice is something very special.