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Hey there, warriors! Listen up, because we’ve got a powerful message for you as your week begins: Believe in yourself, believe in your abilities, and you can conquer any challenge that comes your way. 💪💥

It's all about that laser focus, that unwavering belief in yourself that propels you forward, even when things get tough. Every obstacle is just another chance for you to show the world what you're made of, to prove to yourself just how strong and capable you truly are. 🚀

So keep pushing, keep striving, and never lose sight of your dreams. You've got what it takes to overcome anything that stands in your path. Believe in yourself, trust in your abilities, and watch as you rise above every challenge that dares to test you. Let's do this, warriors! 💥👊

Hey everyone, happy Monday! Let's kick off the week with a nugget of wisdom! Whether you're stepping into the dojo or facing the challenges of everyday life, remember this: It's not about being the best; it's about being better than you were yesterday. 🥋💡

Mondays are all about fresh starts, new beginnings, and the opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the week. So, let's make a pact right here, right now. Let's use today as a springboard for growth, a chance to surpass our own expectations and become the champions of our own lives. 🌟

Together, let's embrace the journey of self-improvement. Let's commit to outdoing ourselves, pushing our limits, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Happy Monday, warriors! Let's make this week our best one yet! 💪🌟

Hey everyone, let's talk about pain and pride. Remember this: Pain is temporary, but the pride of achieving your goals lasts forever. 💪🏆

As we embark on a new week, let's embrace this truth. Yes, there may be struggles along the way, challenges that push us to our limits, but they're just temporary roadblocks on the journey to greatness. 🛣️

So, let's push through the pain, let's overcome those obstacles, because on the other side lies something truly remarkable: the pride of knowing that we didn't give up, that we stayed the course, and that we achieved what we set out to do. 🌟

Let's make this Monday count, warriors. Let's push ourselves, let's chase our goals with passion and determination, and let's bask in the everlasting glow of our achievements. Together, we've got this! 💥🏆

"The mind is the key that sets winners apart in martial arts. Skill is important, but the right mindset and focus make champions." 🥋

🏆 Cultivate the mental strength that sets winners apart, and you'll find yourself not just mastering techniques but conquering the challenges that come your way. 🌟🥷

🌟💼 Be a Leader, Inspire Change! 💪🌟 Here's a powerful truth: "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader."

🚀👏 Leadership isn't just about titles; it's about the impact you have on those around you. So, lead by example, uplift others, and be the catalyst for positive change. Your influence can create a brighter future for all. 🌈✨

🚫 Don't Let Go of Your Dreams! 🏆 Here's a simple truth: "You only fail when you give up. Never give up."

🌟💪 In the pursuit of your goals and dreams, remember that setbacks are just stepping stones to success. Keep pushing forward, stay determined, and never let go of what you're striving for. The journey may be tough, but the destination is worth it. 🚀💫

"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." 🔄

💡 Transformation thrives in the creative energy of building, innovating, and embracing the possibilities ahead. Let go of the past, focus on the present, and lay the foundation for a future shaped by your vision and determination. 🚀✨

Congratulations to all our students who graded today - you did yourselves and the club very proud.

Photos to follow in the coming days.

Our last session will be Tuesday 20th December (reopening on Thursday 5th).

If I dont see you before then, have a great Christmas and New Year 🌲🥋🌲

Self confidence, discipline, focus and social leadership... that's what we're all about.

Nothing major this Friday evening... just a reminder ;)

Put simply, this is what we stand for... enough said !

Can your child experience the life changing benefits of martial arts... even if they don't normally take to sports ?

YES !

The 2 biggest concerns I get asked are:

My child doesn't take to sports.
My child won't pick up the moves quickly enough.

Martial arts shouldn't just be for children who are more naturally coordinated or thrive in team sports.

Quite the opposite.

Martial arts is there to help improve these aspects.

Motor skills, social leadership, confidence, coordination... you name it !

Don't let this put you off.

Find a dojo that has patient, supportive and caring instructors that live by these values in their classes.

Most martial arts instructors can't teach children... they lack this one this perspective... Look out for this in any martial arts dojo.

There was a time when if you wanted to do Karate you had to be AT LEAST 16 years old.

You would walk around with people on your shoulders for good stances...

Be swept to the floor viciously for not paying attention...

And slapped round the head if distracted.

Instructors are trying to teach in the same drill sergeant and stern manner with a brand new audience !

No the majority of students in dojos are between 7 and 11.

Children don't respond well to this type of training.

They respond better to praise, positive reinforcement and teachers who are patient.

They are not "mini adults" they are kids !

Does this mean you have to sacrifice discipline and quality.. NO !

But you do need to find a dojo that has a delivery method centered around children to help them thrive.

This helped over 300 children instantly repel bullies... it took 10 years to figure out... and I'm going to show you how to use it.

I was wondering the best way to help children overcome bullying.

And I found that it wasn't spontaneous or a spur of the moment occurrence.

It was a calculated and planned out attack !

Sympathising with the bullies and bringing things to teachers' attention just wasn't working.

And I wanted quick results for my students.

So I discovered "The Bullying Chain".

In short a bully chooses a vehicle to deliver abuse to their victim.

It could be exclusion, verbal abuse, physical abuse, spreading rumours, name calling etc.

We found that giving strength to the vehicle and showing how upsetting it was gave it it's true power.

So we started at the opposite end...

and worked on giving self confidence to our students.

Making them understand why bullies decide to bully in the first place.

I even had one student who spoke to me on a Monday and by the next time I saw him on Wednesday his bullying had stopped and he had actually made friends with them (in 2 days!!!).

Strange I know but the bully was more of an attention seeker and they had quite a lot of things in common.

This chain works, and as I mentioned, we even stopped bullying in as little as 2 days with it....

Use this power wisely.

Top 3 Tips To Help Your Child Socialize And Make Lasting Friendships

1) Find clubs / others will similar interests !

We are creatures that form connections and relationships based off of interests.

If they're into a particular activity find a local club or activity for them to join.

They'll be around people their own age, the conversation will flow, they'll overcome any anxiety over speaking to others in a forced conversation.

2) Encourage them to speak for themselves.

A prompt here and there is fine, but you want your child to feel confident conversing for themselves.

Including asking questions, giving opinions and maintaining a dialogue.

3) Positive reinforcement.

It's not always east going outside your comfort zone.

Reward them for doing so.

But only when necessary, don't just reward any old behaviour.....

You want to build a positive habit loop where they will begin to repeat behaviours that encourage conversations and introducing themselves to new people.

Positive reinforcement is the #1 way to develop habits and correct behaviour

(for some really interesting info on this look at B.F.Skinner Operant conditioning)

I've spoken and worked with a few elite mindset coaches and this was this advice...

These same coaches have worked with premier league football teams (including Man Utd)...

and multi million pound companies to improve their game...

and allowed them to reach their full potential.

It all starts from the sub conscious.

This is where limiting beliefs are formed.

Through NO fault of your own !

But we all have that internal radar that when we set a goal says "That's unachievable"

and we set goals that we are comfortable with.

But there;'s no room for growth there.

It's the same with self image.

There are 2 CRITICAL times to change your sub conscious.

At the VERY START of the day (as soon as you wake up)

and

At the VERY END of the day (when you're drifting off into sleep)

These are the times to visualise your success.

And the key....

Start repeating the goals as if you've already accomplished them.

If you need any tips or guidance on what's worked for us and our teaching methods, just drop me a message !

Does this sound familiar ?

Always feel like your child won't open up ?

Worried that something might be going on, they're just not telling you ?

After all a major concern for many parents is not being able to intervene if your child is under stress or being bullied.

Where do you even begin if they never tell you anything ???

𝟑 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫

1) You might not be the "right" person.

Your child will come to you for help for certain things but not EVERYTHING.

As frustrating as that sounds, did you tell your parents everything?

Probably not ! So it's difficult to expect your child to.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞?

Let them build a relationship with someone who they relate to.

A teacher, older sibling, friend, sports coach, cousin, family member etc.

Someone they RELATE to and feel comfortable with. That way when probing they're more likely to open up.

If there are any major concerns then this trusted source will relay the info back to you.

2) You might already have an idea of what's going on, so gently give them a nudge.

Either be open and say " I know this thing has been happening and just want to make sure you're okay"

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞?

One break through we had was saying to a child:

"Would you rather live in a world where this person is giving you a hard time, or leaving you alone?"

This allowed them to open up and realise that even though they were saying they weren't bothered it actually was upsetting them.

3) Reassurance.

You might not always hit the nail on the head first time around.

But part of building your child's confidence is reassuring them there are people to speak to if you ever need help.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞?

A small line such as "No problem, you know where to go if you need anything though, don't you?" sparks a world of confidence.

Sometimes children can be hard to read and although it seems like something is wrong, it actually isn't.

But make sure you give them the knowledge that they know where to go or who to speak to if they do need anything.