Did you know your pre-schooler’s (age 3-4) stage of development can be summed up by PIES? No we’re not talking about yummy pecan, blueberry or apple pie. We are actually talking about Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social Development of children through martial arts. Get it P…I….E….S…..:) At American Family Martial Arts we understand and work […]
What are the Stages of Development? Youngsters ages 7-9 Basically, stages of development are the stages in which children learn and grow Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially (PIES). A great way to remember these 4 categories is by spelling out the first letter of each word. Breaking down the way children learn and grow in […]
This month American Family Martial Arts’ students will study the character word: TRUSTWORTHY. People that are trustworthy have a reputation for being honest, responsible, and reliable. When a child is considered trustworthy, there are many benefits. People tend to treat trustworthy children better and provide them with more opportunities from learning to leading which consistently […]
There are five newly ranked black belts in Louisiana. And each one is a unique individual that shows there is not such thing as “typical” black belt. On Sunday, Oct 25, five students from American Family Martial Arts were promoted to 2nd or 3rd degree black belts at a small ceremony held at Frank’s Restaurant […]
Every month during our karate classes at American Family Martial Arts, we focus on a life skill. This month’s life skill is patience. Definition: The ability to endure waiting or delay without becoming annoyed or upset, to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties; the ability to tolerate being hurt, provoked, or annoyed without complaint or […]
Age-Specific Curriculum: What It Really Means The term “age-specific” is used very often in education and healthcare. It has a very definite meaning and is used to describe things that are prepared specifically for the age of the child it is targeting. However, this term is often used more loosely, especially in the martial arts […]
Goal Setting: this month’s life skill Unleashing Your Child’s Potential through Goal Setting Goal setting is one of the most highly linked characteristics to the success that individuals have. Top athletes and successful people all use goal setting. And while it is a trait that is most often associated with adolescents and adults, younger children […]
The #1 thing we hear parents wish for their child – more confidence! Every month during our karate classes at American Family Martial Arts, we focus on a life skill and self confidence is an important one. Those who have self-confidence tend to be more content with life. They bounce back faster from challenges; they […]
The benefits of Skillz Martial Arts for Preschool Kids There are millions of children participating in Martial Arts. That statistic is rapidly growing at 15% per year according to leading child experts. The reason why is because parents across the globe are recognizing all of the amazing benefits that the Martial Arts has to offer […]
Teachers and researchers sometimes refer to the loss of intellectual skills during the summer as “brain drain.” During the summer, kids often spend little time reinforcing academic learning or they are just inactive playing video games or watching tv. Did you know that keeping kids active in programs like Martial Arts classes and camps can […]
This month at American Family Martial Arts our students are studying the character word: SELF-DISCIPLINE. Parents and teachers both overwhelmingly agree that self-discipline is one of the most important skills anyone can have – yet relatively few believe they’ve been successful at helping their own children demonstrate it. However, it goes without saying that children […]
Join us for our fun filled all day camp. Kids play fun games like ninja museum, ninja says, relay tic-tack-toe; capture the flag and lots of other fun games. We’ll also have a chill out area where they can watch a movie, play board games or just watch the games being played. Sometimes, everyone needs […]
If your child is being bullied at school, there is so little a parent can do, that we often feel helpless and powerless. Perhaps the school administration is aware but that 5 minute session in the guidance counselor’s office hasn’t done any good. October is National Bully Defense Month and American Family Martial Arts has […]
October is National Bully Defense month. At American Family Martial Arts we include this in our lesson plans with the life skill of integrity. This particular skill is vital for children’s social development. Without integrity, children break promises, lie, and have no concern for others. Integrity means to adhere to moral and ethical principles, and […]
Back to School Tips for Parents Summertime has come to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common among children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They can also […]
I wanted to share some great tips on the Parent SKILLZ word: PROMPTING. At American Family Martial Arts we believe in the “family” part of our name. And sometimes we all need a new idea or way to look at things in this hard job called parenting. Setting your child up for daily successes is […]
This month at American Family Martial Arts, your child will be learning about the Life Skill of SHARING. A simplistic explanation of sharing is “some for you and some for me.” For many children, it is difficult for them to see the other end of sharing: how others benefit from our act of sharing. In […]
What are the best sports for kids with ADHD? By Leonard Pollack, M.D. Getting children involved with sports offers plenty of benefits, including physical exercise, development of social skills and even boosted self-esteem. But do all sports offer the same level of benefit for children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A common condition, ADHD affects more […]
Hey the American Family Martial Arts ninja here Did you know that keeping kids active in programs like karate classes and camps can actually improve their ability to do well when returning to school? Unfortunately, sometimes these camps and classes are an afterthought. But at American Family Martial Arts summer camps they are not! We […]
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