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Parenting a Growth Mindset Do you have children in your care that easily give up when learning a new skill? Have you noticed children who get overly frustrated if they don’t see success come easy to them? What we are really asking here is if the children have a growth or a fixed mindset. Most people think […]

Every child has unlimited potential.   Just think about it: Every single one of us was once a child with our entire lives ahead of us. We all have the ability to dream big and see the world through endless possibilities.    However, too often, children lose sight of their own greatness. They allow other […]

Good Role Modeling, Resilience & Setting Goals It can be tough to know how to help our children become successful leaders. By encouraging them to engage in these three specific habits. Being a good role model, resilient, and setting goals- we can give them the foundation they need to succeed. These habits are essential for […]

The Leadership Program at TopKick Martial Arts Teaches Kids the 3 Skills of Confident Communication We all know that communication is important, but did you know that there are three specific skills that confident communicators use? At Mastery Martial Arts, our leadership program helps children become aware of and practice these important skills. Keep reading […]

Martial Arts: The Effective After School Program A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be […]

Good Role Modeling, Resilience & Setting Goals   It can be tough to know how to help our children become successful leaders. By encouraging them to engage in these three specific habits. Being a good role model, resilient, and setting goals- we can give them the foundation they need to succeed. These habits are essential […]

TopKick Instructors are Experts in Bringing out the Best in our Students. At TopKick Martial Arts,  we understand that everyone learns differently. That’s why our certified instructors are trained to identify and work with our students in their best learning modality. Whether you’re a visual learner who needs to see the techniques demonstrated or an […]

How to Help Your Child Attach Positive Emotions to Negative Experiences As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to be happy and successful in life. But unfortunately, negative experiences are inevitable. It’s important to remember that these experiences can actually be beneficial for our children if we help them attach positive emotions […]

PARENTS, BE AWARE OF YOUR LANGUAGE You might not realize it, but your children are soaking up your beliefs like a sponge. Every time you say something, they’re taking mental note of what you believe and how you feel about things. This is why it’s so important to be careful about what you say in […]

AS PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ROLE MODELS, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills that we can teach our children. It involves the ability to understand and regulate emotions, and to interact effectively with others. Here are ten steps that you can take to […]