Parent and Child Accountabiliy
Beyond Excuses: Nurturing Structure and Success in Every ChildAt Ancient Ways Martial Arts Academy, we are incredibly proud of the diverse group of children who train with us, including many on the autism spectrum. We believe that martial arts offers a unique and invaluable path to growth for every student, regardless of their individual challenges. […]
Parents – Build Kids into Confident, Unshakable Adults
Building Unshakable Confidence: The Foundation for Your Child’s SuccessNathan came to us, hiding behind his mother. He was shy and didn’t engage with the instructors for several classes. His mom actually did class with him two or three times, just to get him past his initial shyness. Dad said, “I’m worried because he’s already being […]
Upcoming Events – March/April 2025
👋🥋Hey friends, Here’s a listing of all our upcoming events.Ancient Ways Adventure Club: https://awmaa.com/ancient-ways-adventure-club/BBC & MC Pizza Party: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_kcubRegister for Tournament: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_mBtbSummer Camp Information: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_JitbOne session of our Reforge Coaching Program for parenting, personal growth, professional development and life coaching: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_xYQ Private lessons: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_EHdOur Schedule: https://awmaa.com/schedule/class-schedule/ Our Merch Store: https://ancientwaysinc.etsy.comhttps://awmaa.com/schedule/class-schedule/
Blaming…
I was just in Publix and a woman on a scooter cart was kind of circling around me as I was waiting for my sub. I could tell she was trying to see my name on my uniform, and I sort of recognized her too.Finally, she says, “I barely recognized you,”I replied, “Yes Ma’am, I […]
The Power of Discipline: More Than Just Following Rules
Prefer to watch a video of this article? Click here: Or, read the artcle below:To a child, discipline means punishment, but to an adult, it means control. If you don’t control yourself, someone else will. As a child, it’s your parents. As an adult, it’s the law. Self Discipline is very obviously, controlling yourself. Why […]
An Appreciation for the Struggling Student
I’ve had some very gifted athletes as students over the years. They come into the training hall already in great physical condition with an understanding of what it takes to practice and improve. They have strength, stamina and are already flexible. They push themselves in class, they go home and practice, they pick up the […]
Parenting 101
Raising a child can be both exciting and challenging. This is where independence blossoms, curiosity expands, and emotions can be intense. Here’s some advice to help you navigate this dynamic phase.Nurturing Independence:We want them to develop their own independence. We want them to experience challenges and struggles. We even want them to experience failure so […]