Category: Parent Tips

As we close out the “Fail Forward” season, we’ve gathered a wealth of lessons about perseverance, growth, and the resilience it takes to turn setbacks into success. It’s been an incredible journey, and today, we’re celebrating everything our athletes have learned along the way. Celebrating Our Journey of Growth First and foremost, let’s acknowledge each […]

In today’s lesson, we’re focusing on a key ingredient in the recipe for success: failing forward and finding the right support to keep us going when challenges arise. Picture this: you’re facing a huge obstacle, something that seems impossible to overcome. You give it your all, but things don’t go as planned. At that moment, […]

In our huddle talks, we are diving into what separates true champions—those with a relentless drive and grit—from average people. It all comes down to one crucial factor: how we handle failure. Picture this: both a champion and an average person face a significant challenge in their lives. Maybe it’s a tough school project, a […]

This week at Boundless Martial Arts, we’re combining two powerful lessons: “Fail Forward” and emotional intelligence. Throughout the season, our young athletes have been learning that setbacks are a natural part of growth and that how we respond to failure matters even more than the failure itself. Now, we’re taking it a step further by […]

As we wrap up our fourth week of the “Fail Forward” theme, we’re excited to share what this lesson has been all about for your kids. This week’s message is one of energy, determination, and the confidence that comes from turning setbacks into strength. Throughout this season, our young athletes have been learning that failure […]

At Boundless Martial Arts, we’re kicking off this season with a powerful theme: “Fail Forward.” It’s a concept we shared with our athletes this week through the story of an unlikely teacher—the golf ball. Did you know that the first golf balls were completely smooth? When golf first began, players used perfectly round, smooth balls, […]

Welcome to this week’s focus at Boundless Martial Arts, where we delve back into our emotional intelligence toolbox to explore a fundamental yet powerful tool: controlling our breathing. Understanding and harnessing the power of breath can profoundly influence our emotional state and overall well-being. The Link Between Oxygen and Emotions Did you know that our […]

This week at Boundless Martial Arts, we are dedicating our classes to a fundamental aspect of emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal and athletic development: understanding the difference between responding and reacting. This skill, pivotal in managing challenges both on and off the mats, teaches us the transformative power of thoughtful decision-making over instinctual […]

Welcome to this week’s exploration of emotional intelligence at Boundless Martial Arts, where we continue to dive deep into understanding and managing our emotions. Today’s discussion is centred around a poignant theme, best captured by the phrase, “My emotions become my enemy when I lock them inside my inner me.” Understanding the Impact of Suppressed […]

At Boundless Martial Arts, we’re committed not just to physical training but to fostering holistic development in our young athletes. This week, we delve into an essential aspect of emotional mastery: overcoming the common challenge of reluctance or a lack of motivation, commonly expressed as “I don’t feel like it.” Understanding the Challenge of Reluctance […]

At Boundless Martial Arts, we believe in equipping our young athletes with tools that transcend physical prowess, extending into vital life skills like emotional mastery. This week, we’re delving into a critical aspect of emotional intelligence: controlling your emotions through breath control. The Importance of Emotional Control In the dynamic environment of martial arts training, […]

At Boundless Martial Arts, we’re dedicated to more than just physical training; we’re committed to fostering holistic growth in our young athletes. This season, our focus is on cultivating a critical skill that every child needs both on and off the mats: Emotional Mastery. This skill, also known as emotional intelligence, involves understanding, managing, and […]

As kids get older, peer pressure can get in the way of how kids focus on their education & handle risky behaviour. As children get older, that start caring more and more about what other kids think of them, and less about what their parents or other adults think. Kids who get acceptance from their […]

    Cupid’s Corner 3 Tips on Bringing Your Family Together   Family time is important for a variety of reasons. However, family time does not have to involve remaining idle. There are plenty of activities families can do together that will be enjoyable and bring all members closer together. Here is a look at […]

    SUMMER is almost OVER! If you’re like many of the parent’s I’ve spoken with this week then you’re probably just as shocked that the summer has FLOWN by! And that means BACK TO SCHOOL season is COMING. Let’s get REAL for a second. Back to school means new clothes, new books, utensil, and all those neat bells and […]

Fostering a Positive Growth Mindset We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their form, or fly across the mat and break a board; everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT it is only a matter of time before our ninjas […]