REAL Martial Arts

Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Child Wants to Stop an Activity.

1. Why, exactly, do they want to stop?
If they can't express it or aren't willing to, it's likely not something you should allow. Usually, when kids want to stop, it is in response to a present challenge that is extremely uncomfortable to face, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t.

2. If they do have a reason, is it something you (and their teachers/coaches) can work through together?
It is often more beneficial in the long run for them to overcome the challenge rather than stepping away from it. However, just telling them to "suck it up" is not always the best approach. Having support and guidance is crucial.

3. Do you feel it is valuable for them?
If you do, that consideration should weigh heavily. Kids do not have the foresight to know what is valuable for them long term. They might not always agree, but they will likely thank you later in life for not letting them quit.

4. If they were to stop, what would they replace it with?
Kids should never stop anything unless they are replacing it with something of equal or greater value (in your eyes, not theirs). They must understand that they cannot just avoid hard work and opportunities for growth.

Deciding whether to let your child quit an activity can be complex. It involves assessing their reasons, the value of the activity, and what comes next. Encourage dialogue about their feelings and challenges. Ultimately, guiding them through these decisions teaches valuable lessons about commitment, perseverance, and making informed choices.

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Mark your calendars for Friday, March 22nd from 6-8pm! Because great parents like you, deserve a night off.

Parents have raved in the past about how much fun their kids have at our parents nights out with their friends. And the best part? The kids have fun, get rid of energy, will be talking about it for days, and YOU get some much needed time to yourselves!

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One of the most important things you can learn to tap into is your warrior spirit. That ability to put your game face on, get focused and say to yourself "I got this!"

We want all of our students to be kind, respectful, confident, and compassionate leaders.

We also want them to be able to lay someone out if they ever need to protect themselves.

We are excited to announce the next evolution of the school. Just in case you missed our announcement email. You can click and read below.

Our Big Announcement! If you wouldn’t mind humoring me for a minute, I’d like to share with you a quick story. When I opened my school 18 years ago, it was under some pretty crazy circumstances. I won’t get into all of that, but the first couple of years were definitely…interesting. I had actually opened the scho...

If you had asked me (Sensei Paul here👋) what my mission for the school was, I could kind of tell you. Though I would probably drone on for 45 minutes while your eyes glaze over, smiling at me and wishing you never asked the question.

I didn't have a mission statement, I had a mission lecture.

Well.... after 18 freaking years, I (with the help of some great people) have clearly defined our mission statement as follows:

"We partner with real, everyday people to develop genuine confidence, strengthen their inner spirit, and unlock their true potential through real martial arts training."

Having massive clarity on what we do and who we do it for lights me AND my team up! Now we are CHARGING FORWARD with our passion, purpose, and differentiator well-defined.

What part of our Mission resonates most with you?

Congrats to everyone who just promoted!! Thanks for bringing the ENERGY and staying focused. See you all for class in your new belts soon!

A worthy read from the creator (Josh Conway) of our new fitness program (RevFit). He can help you cut through the BS and create a healthy mindset around fitness. I would love to hear your thoughts as well.

BTW, our RevFit program is fully online and remote. If you are interested in participating in this unique program just us know!

Fitness is a Funny Thing — Revolution Martial Fitness “Fitness” is a funny thing. It means something different to everyone, and different things at different stages of life. Fitness has been long tied to so many competing marketing messages--some healthy, some less so--that it’s hard to know what it means to be fit at all. Thankfully, RevFit Crea...

A statement from Sensei Paul on where RMF stands within the current political and social climate

Black Lives Matter

A teen student and assistant instructor of ours (Diya) did a wonderful write up about RMF in the Jan issue of The Natick Nest.

Just scroll to the bottom to read the article.

Thank you Diya! We are honored to have you as part of the RMF family

The Natick Nest - Jan. Issue Leonard Morse Hospital, in downtown Natick made the decision on January 21st to close their medical and surgery unit, intensive care unit, operating rooms, emergency department, and outpatient rehabilitation services in order to focus more on behavioral health services. Over the next 120 days, Leona...

More proof! :)

Evidence Suggests Martial Arts, Wrestling, Grappling Best For ADHD Children Attention deficit disorder is a very common occurrence among children. For those who are hyperactive it’s always best to get involved with sports, as they offer many benefits including physical exercise, development of social skills and development of self worth. However not all sports are equa....

You can never have enough reasons 🙂

Why You and Your Kids Should Do Karate—It Fights Anxiety, Prevents Bullying and More For most people, the word karate conjures up images of martial arts flicks and Ralph Macchio’s famous tournament-winning Crane kick. But for those who practice the ancient discipline, it’s about so much more. “It’s a mind, body and spirit practice that brings benefits like fitness, mental di...

Hello again RMF family!

A friendly reminder that this is the final week for donations to our Thanksgiving Meal Drive, and everything must be dropped off to the dojo by Saturday, November 23rd the latest. We still need sign ups for the following items:

- Pies/Festive desserts
- Sliced cheese (the type you would eat with crackers)
- Chip & Dip

We are so grateful to have an amazing community that comes together this time of year to support our neighbors and those in need! Sensei Paul will be taking care of all 25 Turkey's and we know we can reach our donation goals! 🙌😁

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