The Importance of Wearing Solo Martial Arts Uniforms for Children’s Development
Why are Solo Martial Arts uniforms important for your child's development? Find out how uniforms can enhance their growth and sense of belonging
Parenting the Shy Child
In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, shy children are often assumed to have something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament.
Age-Specific Curriculum – What It Really Means
A children’s martial arts program should be fun and engaging for both the student and the instructor. Creating classes that are truly age-specific is key in making this happen. When this takes place, the martial arts class becomes more of a child development course, which will provide more benefits to the child and will help them learn and retain the actual martial arts material better. When classes are developed this way, they become more powerful, fun, and easier than ever.
Helping Children Develop Teamwork Skills
There are so many areas in life where teamwork is important By participating in age-appropriate activities that teach teamwork, you will notice your child become a better citizen in social circles , and a better family participant at home
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…
The Effect of Low Confidence for Children
https://youtu.be/6mqJHIgEiqM The Effects of low confidence for children can effect how they learn. low Signs of low confidence can be seen by having a negative of themselves, feeling of been…
Not All Ninjas Are The Same
Not All Ninjas Are The Same All parents want the same thing…for their child to be a positive member of society and experience success. And while these are important things,…
Home Training
Mindful Tips to Use When Kids Don’t Want to Attend Class
Sensei Darren Breaks it down : Mindful Tips to Use When Kids Don’t Want to Attend Class Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right…
Believing in yourself
Martial arts for children, and adults, is much more than just 'how to punch and kick'. Today at SMAKIDZ Academy I talked to the kids about a simple concept:…
Home Training
We ‘can do’, can you?
Hello, The SMAKIDZ Academy is a children-only martial arts academy. As a result of our expansion our entire upstairs studio is now dedicated to our children’s classes, giving us a…