Decisions That Haunt Us
Decisions That Haunt UsSometimes “letting them choose” isn’t the best choice. Some decisions, they aren’t qualified to make.Looking back, there are so many things I wanted to quit as a kid because they were “too hard” or I “just wasn’t feeling it,” or I was just being lazy. Now, I look at my old uniform […]
Do You Remember?
Do You Remember?🌟 That Day Will Come… 🌟Hey AWMAA families!You might not remember this from your first day because it was super exciting and we gave you a ton of info. But we warned you about something…👉 There will come a day when you (or your child) won’t want to come to class.And guess what? […]
Memorizing Katas, Poomse or Forms…and why
For the uninitiated, in martial arts, we often teach forms. They are called Kata in Karate or Poomse in Taekwondo, we just call them “Forms.” They are choreographed sets of movements. Many instructors have moved away from teaching them because of their perceived impracticality and the difficulty modern students have with learning them.We teach our […]
Parents — here’s what I bet you want for your child…
1️⃣ Mental Discipline – Doing what they should do… and stopping themselves from doing what they shouldn’t.2️⃣ Emotional Control – Handling anger, sadness, frustration, losing and winning with grace.3️⃣ Confidence – Facing challenges even when they’re nervous, making eye contact, and speaking up for themselves.4️⃣ Respect – Treating loved ones and strangers with courtesy.5️⃣ Focus […]
Five Parenting Types
I have found that there are five primary parenting styles, although most people are a combination. Finding the right combo can be difficult.First is the authoritarian parent. They demand obedience and are very controlling. They will have unrealistic expectations of their child and are frequently negative towards the child. They will often tell us how […]
The Power of a Hug: Why Physical Affection Matters More Than You Think
By Grandmaster Brown at Ancient Ways Martial Arts AcademyWe see a lot at the dojo. Kids at their best, focused, determined, respectful. And sometimes, we see them at their most fragile, upset, overwhelmed, or struggling emotionally. That’s part of what makes martial arts so powerful. It’s not just kicks and punches; it’s a safe place […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inner Toughness
I was born in 1964 in Dalton Georgia. Dalton is located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. When I was 9 years old, My parents, my brother and I moved to a big farm with hundreds of acres of forest land and pasture surrounding us. My grandparents had their own house and lived on […]