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Introduction In the ever-evolving modern world, emotional resilience is a vital skill for children to develop. This ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity is a key aspect of mental health and wellbeing. While there are numerous ways to foster emotional resilience in kids, one […]

Does your child struggle to focus on the task at hand? I’m guessing just about everyone is nodding their head about now. These days, focus can be an issue for both kids and adults. Life seems busier than ever, and our attention is constantly being drawn to one thing or another. So how can martial […]

An investment is an expenditure made with the expectation of generating a return or benefit in the future. It is typically considered a long-term commitment and involves spending money on something that has the potential to increase in value or provide a positive impact over time. On the other hand, an expense is a cost […]

Do your kids listen the first time you give instructions or direct them to do a task? Hmmm. Would you like them to start? Here are 10 tips to help get your kids to follow what we at US Taekwondo refer as a “1 Rule.” Use a firm and calm tone of voice: Speaking in […]

Teaching kids commitment is an essential part of their growth and development. As parents and educators, it’s our responsibility to help children understand the value of sticking to something, even when it gets difficult. Here are three reasons why teaching kids commitment is so important: Builds Character Commitment is a critical aspect of character building. […]

“There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment.” Nick Saban This quote highlights the idea that taking actions that require discipline can help prevent disappointment later on. […]

Taekwondo is a highly demanding martial art that requires dedication, discipline, and hard work to master. However, it is not just the physical skills and techniques that make taekwondo training so valuable, but also the successful practice habits that it instills in its practitioners. Through consistent, purposeful, and deliberate repetition, taekwondo training helps to develop […]

Congratulations! You have a normal child! Seriously, training to mastery, or even proficiency, in anything is sometimes difficult and frustrating. Most kids (and even adults) don’t have the natural level of discipline it takes to repeat a task enough times to really become good at the task. It’s natural to feel like you don’t want […]

As parents, we, of course, want what is best for our children. We want to provide them with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to flourish in the world. We want to equip our kids with the “life skills” that will provide them with the biggest possible advantage on their journey to be […]

Habits can have a major impact on our daily lives and can determine our success or failure. They shape the way we think and act which is why it is important to be mindful of the habits that we form. Some habits can be beneficial for our lives, like exercising regularly or maintaining a healthy […]