Ways to help your child develop positive self-esteem

help your child develop positive self-esteem

Self-esteem is vital for your child’s success in life. Below is an excellent article that will provide seven tips that can help you nurture your child.

Self-esteem is how much kids value themselves and how important they believe they are in their world. Developing positive self-esteem is important for all kids. But it can be harder for kids with learning and thinking differences. That’s because self-esteem is tied to how capable kids feel. Kids with learning and thinking differences often have to work harder to make progress in school. They may struggle socially, too.

You can help kids develop positive self-esteem by praising their efforts and helping them recognize and use their strengths. Here are specific ways to help your child do that.

 

1. Open up a dialogue and be a role model.

 

Talk to your child — not just about things your child finds difficult, but also about things you find challenging and have to work to overcome. It’s good for your child to hear you talk about how you value your own strengths while also acknowledging your weaknesses.

For example, if you have weak, it’s OK to mention it: “I can’t remember the items on the grocery list.” But try to pair that statement with something that emphasizes your problem-solving skills: “Next time I’ll use my phone to take a picture of the list in case I forget to bring that piece of paper to the store.”

 

2. Provide clear, but not critical, feedback.

 

It can be hard to talk to kids about the things they need to get better at. But addressing those topics clearly can actually help your child develop self-esteem. The key is to talk about challenges in a way that motivates kids to improve without making them feel bad about themselves.

Positive self-esteem comes from working hard toward a goal. So, rather than criticize, try offering your child a specific goal to work toward. For instance, instead of saying “Why do you always leave your clothes in such a mess?” you can say, “Your clothes are all over the place. You can come back to your game after you put away your laundry.”

 

3. Help foster a growth mindset.

 

Help your child reframe negative thoughts and statements. Kids with a growth mindset believe their abilities can improve over time. (As opposed to kids with a fixed mindset, who think their abilities are set and can’t change, no matter how hard they try.)

For example, your child might say, “I can’t read that. It’s too hard because I have .” You can respond by saying, “Yes, reading is hard for you, and you can’t read that book yet. Let’s formulate a plan to get better at it.”

 

4. Teach that mistakes are learning experiences.

 

Part of having a growth mindset is acknowledging that mistakes are learning opportunities. When your child knows that it’s OK to fail and there are solutions to mistakes, it can help build self-esteem. Help your child find the “next time you can” in mistakes. For example, you could say, “Yep, you spilled the juice. Next time you’re pouring the juice, you can hold your glass over the sink.”

 

5. Praise your child’s approach and efforts — not just the end result.

 

It’s important to praise your child. But how you praise your child matters, too. Rather than just focusing on the end result, praise how your child went about it. By acknowledging the approach kids take to tackling challenges, you help them learn that they’re capable of overcoming obstacles. Specific, honest praise is key to building positive self-esteem.

For example, find ways to praise your child for working hard on the projects done for school and for fun. You could say, “Your hard work practicing the piano really shows when you play that song. I know it was tough at first, but it was good to ask the piano teacher for advice.” (Explore more tips on how to give praise that builds self-esteem.)

 

6. Encourage extracurricular interests or mentors.

 

Finding an extracurricular activity, they enjoy and are good at can help kids discover their strengths and keep academic struggles in perspective. If your child has a nice voice and likes to sing, find a choir to join. Or if your child is interested in sports, talk about signing up for a local soccer or softball league.

Watch as kids with learning and thinking differences talk about the value of mentorship. 

 

If there’s no activity that immediately appeals to your child, consider seeking out a mentor for your child. Connecting with someone who’s a little further along in the journey can inspire and build confidence in your child.

 

7. Point out successful role models with learning and thinking differences.

 

Knowing there are successful people, including athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs with learning and thinking differences who faced similar struggles can also be a source of inspiration. For example, actor Daniel Radcliffe has said that doing stunt work for the Harry Potter movies helped him overcome some of his struggles.

 

Helping your child develop positive self-esteem is possible. For more ideas, read about ways to be a supportive, realistic parent while avoiding being overprotective of your child. Teach your child the power of resilience and of staying motivated. Over time, kids can learn to improve how they view and value themselves.

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Improve Your Punching Speed

IMPROVE PUNCHING SPEED

It is essential to punch faster as a martial artist than your opponent to protect yourself if there is a conflict. If your speed needs improvement or your progress seems to be slowing down with your current regime, try these five ways to improve punching speed.

Quick to put into action and see results, you still need to be consistent with your training to succeed – in striking, there are no shortcuts.

IMPROVE YOUR PUNCHING SPEED BY USING THESE PROVEN KOSHO-RYU AND KAJUKENBO DRILLS …

 

SPEEDBALL WORKOUTS

Try a range of forced hand speed exercises using a speedball or floor to ceiling ball. These balls force you to think fast, move your hands fast, and punch even when you might not want to. This is important for fights as you will need to punch proactively and reactively, whenever you can.

Even when you’re tired, push past the fatigue and your limits. You’ll always need to react quickly with a speedball, as well as think quickly. Combine 2 or 3 rounds on a speedball with 2 or 3 rounds on a floor to ceiling ball, seeing how many times you can punch in set periods of time.

Remember to punch through the target, not just tap it.

SHADOW BOXING

This training technique of punching in the air prepares you physically and mentally for fast punches. Shadowbox before every workout in the dojo to loosen your muscles and perfect your technique. Practice each type of punch – jab, right hook – in front of a mirror and add hand weights for even better results.

Start loose and build up your speed over two 3-minute rounds, adding in long combination punches where you can practice your breathing. The process will loosen your muscles and build muscle memory, making punches flow more naturally without hesitation and with fewer errors. Learn the basics of shadowboxing.

QUICK BREATHING

Focus on improving your breathing technique while punching, with a particular determination to breathe faster. If you’re tensing up and keeping in your breathe to punch, it’ll be holding you back. You need to inhale and exhale to the rhythm of your punches and keep your shoulders loose and relaxed as you punch.

Why does this work? Breathing keeps your blood charged with oxygen, which helps keep your mind focused, and your muscles fuelled. The act of breathing also tightens your core, which adds power to your punch.

COMBINATION PUNCHES

Specifically, training to deliver lighter combination punches makes your mind think fast, which is the basis of moving fast. First, punch as fast as you can in intervals of 15 to 20 seconds using a punching bag, then add in some different combinations you’d use in the ring. Keeping the punches light is key to increasing speed.

Then, take these techniques and spar with a partner, focusing on fast hits and disrupting their rhythm. Try not to get too hung up on each punch, but instead work towards an easy flow of different combinations; overthinking one punch rather than multiple punches can slow you down. Sometimes put on your boxing gloves, so you’re training with the equipment you’ll use when it counts.

FASTER FOOTWORK

Short sprints, intense skipping exercises, and sparring with a partner are all effective ways to increase your footwork speed, which will speed up your whole performance.

Interval sprinting will train your body to increase your potential speed for boxing, while skipping will build muscle endurance and improve agility. Combine these with a sparring session to focus on your stance, weight distribution, and movement into the punches.

By following these martial arts and boxing drills, you should improve your punching speed and overall performance in bouts. As your endurance improves, your punches should also be more consistently solid. Now, after you improve your striking skills, then add your kicks.  

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Is It Motivation Or Willpower

Motivation or Willpower

Hello everybody. I am Darryl James; I am the head instructor of James Martial Arts Academy, right here in beautiful El Cajon, California.

Today I’ll like to talk about willpower is greater than motivation. All right, guys, so maybe this has happened to you. You tell me. Do me a favor, share this article with family and friends, or even comment if you can think of an example where this was something that happened to you. But have you ever been motivated to do something, like you watch a video or you read something or whatever, and you’re like, “You know what, now’s the time.” Right?

Or maybe we’ve got New Years’ coming up; we’re all motivated to lose weight, get in better shape, reach that goal that we have. You’re motivated for it. And what happens over time? I can tell you that statistically, most people’s New Years’ resolutions are gone, done, finito, by the first two weeks of January.

So has that happened to you? Do you know someone like that who’s like, “Man, if I could just get motivated, I would be able to do this. I just need some motivation. I just need some inspiration for it,” right? And I’m not going to discount that motivation and inspiration are great and that doing things that can create motivation and inspiration are cool, and they’re good.

But I’m going to tell you here, remember, we’re talking about the things that people do to be successful. The black belts in life that’s who we’re trying to be. And what did they do differently? And we’re going to talk about a lot of different things. I’ve got a ton of stuff to go over here in the future, so make sure you often visit our blog.

But the big thing that they do differently is they don’t depend on motivation. They know the secret is that motivation will not get you to your goal. It just won’t do it. It’s willpower. Another word for willpower is self-discipline. It’s the willpower to continue. Even in small ways, we’re going to talk next time about what we call small habits or winning by percentages, but right now, you are more likely to fail if you are waiting to be motivated.

Think about it this way. How many of you are parents? If you’re a parent out there, hit the little heart button, right? That little heart. Hit that thing. That doesn’t look like a heart. There it is, heart. Hit the hearts, make them float across the screen if you’re a parent.

How many moms out there and dads and your youngest baby, this small baby, and the baby’s crying and wants fed in the middle of the night. You wake up, and you feed, you change a diaper, you put the baby back to sleep, oh great, thank goodness. And then we go back to bed. And then two hours later, wallah, there it is again. Guys, that is not motivation that gets you through that. That is willpower. Because what happens the next morning?

Now you take the baby to the sitter, and you go to work, you’ve slept three hours. The only thing that gets you through that is the sheer power of will. It is the most powerful thing that we have as human beings. And it is willpower. But you have to learn to harness that same willpower that got you to feed your child and then go to work; you need to take that willpower and then put it into everything else. And that is why willpower is far more powerful than motivation.

All right, so guys, here’s what I want you to do. Give it a retweet, give it a like, and give it a Facebook share if you think this is a positive message. I the future, we  will discuss winning by percentages. Remember, willpower is greater than motivation.

Stay safe,

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CUS D’AMATO QUOTES

1. One of the greatest boxing trainers ever, Cus D’Amato, guided Mike Tyson, Floyd Patterson, and Jose Torres to become world champions, and had several renowned trainers under his tutelage (most notably Kevin Rooney and Teddy Atlas). Patterson was the youngest heavyweight world champion in his time, an accomplishment bested by Tyson which still stands to this day.

   D’Amato was a wise trainer who knew about human psychology and the sport of boxing, which gave him a knack for finding talented boxers and managing them. Never short of words, here are 30 of the greatest Cus D’amato quotes.

   1.“A professional fighter has got to learn to hit and not get hit and at the same time be exciting. That’s what professional boxing is about.”

   2.“The fact that he is here and doing what he’s doing, and doing as well as he’s doing and improving as he has, gives me the motivation and interest to stay alive. I believe a person dies when they no longer want to live.” – Cus D’Amato speaks on his motivation to stay alive is because of Mike Tyson.

   3.“When you get to the point where you’re not excited and able, see that’s what you got to tell yourself, completely relax. Be able to see everything that’s going on and sense and anticipate shots, and that can’t happen unless you relax.”

   4.“You do what I tell you to do and if it doesn’t work, then you can leave.” – Mike Tyson recalls what Cus D’Amato told him when he first moved into Cus’ house.

   5.“It is the mark of a great fighter when he has character plus skill because a fighter with character and skill will often rise and be a better fighter because of this.”

   6.“When a person’s interested in something, they’re willing to tolerate any kind of problems that may come up.”

   7.“I’m not a creator. What I do is discover and uncover. See my job is to take the spark and fan it. When it starts to become a little flame I feed it, and I feed the fire until it becomes a roaring blaze, and then when it turns to a roaring blaze I pour used logs on it. Then you really got a fire going.”

   8.“I feel that all boys growing up in the environment that he did would require help, patience and perhaps understanding cos’ I try to make them feel, and I hope I did, that I understand this kind of life. I grew up in a tough neighborhood myself.” – Speaking on Mike Tyson’s youth.

   9.“If Ray Robinson is considering committing suicide, I don’t want to use Floyd Patterson as a vehicle.” – On the prospect of Sugar Ray Robinson moving up in weight to fight Patterson.

   10.“I don’t allow people to intimidate me, for no other reason than to set an example for my boxers.”

   11.“A man who’s thinking or worried about getting hit is not gonna have a good sense of anticipation. He will in fact get hit.”

   12.“I don’t succeed when I make a guy or hope a guy becomes champion of the world. I succeed when I make the fighter champion of the world and independent of me.”

   13.“To see a man beaten not by a better opponent, but by himself is a tragedy.”

   14.“Though he didn’t have the skill, he had that quality of determination and he just kept coming even though he got hit with some good right hands on the jaw.” – Cus’ first impressions of Mike Tyson when he first saw him spar with Bobby Steward, the man responsible for introducing Cus to Tyson.

   15.“Character is that quality upon which you can depend under pressure and other conditions.”

   16.“You can teach better by setting examples than we do by explaining and talking about them.”

   17.“Nature’s a lot brighter than what people think. Little by little, we lose our friends that we care about, and little by little, we lose our interests til’ finally we say “well what the hell am I doing around here”, we have no reason to go on. But I have a reason with Mike here.” – Cus speaks about old age and his reason to stay alive.

   18.“Boxing is a sport of self-control. You must understand fear so you can manipulate it. Fear is like fire. You can make it work for you; it can warm you in the winter, cook your food when you’re hungry, give you light when you’re in the dark, and produce energy. Let it go out of control and it can hurt you, even kill you…fear is a friend of exceptional people.”

   19.“I know you know how to handle them. I know you have an answer for anything they may try to do for you or would do. So I think the outcome is predictable.” – Cus speaks to Tyson about the Olympic Trail Elimination.

   20.“The man who has the confidence that his ability will not be denied, especially when you know what your ability is, nobody can con you.”

   21.“The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It’s the same thing, fear, but it’s what you do with it that matters.”

   22.“The fighter that’s gone into the ring and hasn’t experienced fear is either a liar or a psychopath.”

   23.“Remember, it’s always good to throw the punch where you can hit him and he can’t hit you. That’s what the science of boxing is all about.” – Cus echoes the importance of creating angles and controlling range.

   24.“Since your style of fighting is dependent on split-second timing – speed, coordination, as well as power – your reflexes will have suffered because of inactivity of 3 years, and in my opinion, the outcome would be very much in doubt.” – When Muhammad Ali asks Cus if he thinks Joe Frazier can beat him.

   25.“No matter what anyone says, no matter the excuse or explanation, whatever a person does, in the end, is what he intended to do all along.”

   26.“Greatness is not a measure of how great you are but how great others came to be because of you.”

   27.“Boxing is entertainment, so to be successful a fighter must not only win but he must win in an exciting manner. He must throw punches with bad intentions.”

   28.“Losers are winners who quit, even if you lose, you still win if you don’t quit.”

   29.“The thing that bothers me about him is this; too frequently, whether he’s putting it on or not, too frequently he’s been taking solid punches with a consistency that’s bothering me.” – When watching Muhammad Ali sparring in preparation for the Jerry Quarry fight.

   30.“There is no such thing as a natural puncher. There is a natural aptitude for punching and that is different. Nobody is born the best. You have to practice and train to become the best.”

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Absolutely No Age Limit: 4 Reasons Seniors Should Train Martial Arts

Staying active is vital to people in their 50’s, 60’s, or even 70’s. The body begins to weaken during these years, particularly when seniors get stuck in a sedentary lifestyle.

As we grow older, our bodies become weak. This fact can not more highlight the value of regular activity. It is vital to consider engaging in activities that will keep us as active as our bodies will allow us to stay healthy and physically fit to prevent any future illness that could prevent us from living a higher quality of life in our later years.

During a time in their lives when they become free from the daily grind pressures as they enter into the retirement stage, seniors must concentrate on health now more than ever. Of course, physical limitations and health factors need to be addressed before engaging in this activity type. But the appeal of martial arts is that it is for everyone, no matter the age, and can be tailor-made to suit any person of any fitness level.

Martial arts training classes are becoming popular with people in this age bracket. Like most people, seniors turn to martial arts for the same reasons, such as improved physical fitness and mental awareness. But more than that, martial arts is an activity that seniors choose to undertake to discover how far their physical capabilities can take them while learning something new.

1) Martial arts helps sustain mental health:

It is a fact that there is a direct link between staying active and keeping mental alertness. For seniors, however, the brain does not function as quickly or as healthily as it did during the younger years. They tend to experience worse reaction times and become less sharp.
The practice of martial arts is an activity that can significantly reduce these effects of aging. Through constant practice of reflexive routines required by training, seniors can preserve mental alertness. It is not just a set of techniques learned and practiced in the gym a few times a week, but rather, it becomes a lifestyle that seniors learn to adapt to maintain physical and mental discipline.

The brain is a muscle that needs to be exercised just as much as other muscles within the body. Martial arts allow seniors to engage in an activity that stimulates their mental capacities and strengthens and conditions their physical capabilities. It can be anything they choose to make because it allows them to participate up to their comfort level.

2) Martial arts develop new friendships and builds a community:

As people enter the retirement stage, their circle of close friends tends to decrease. They no longer need to work where they are in continuous connection with their colleagues and coworkers regularly. Enrolling in martial arts allows them to build new friendships with people who share the same interests.

A community of like-minded people determined to stay physically fit and healthy is motivation enough for seniors to pursue this activity to inspire them to push themselves to their limits. It could come as a shock for seniors to know that martial arts classes gives them a social environment similar to that which can be found in other social activities.

New friendships established through martial arts’ regular practice inspire and motivate people to stick to their routines. They help each other in times when the will to push through adversity is low.
Being part of a group of people who aim to achieve similar goals in physical and mental fitness is a great advantage when seniors choose to sign up in martial arts. Additionally, social engagement enhances the workout and training as opposed to a regular gym membership that requires them to perform exercises on their own.

3) Martial arts keeps your body healthy:

Kajukenbo is one of the most popular martial arts training classes for seniors due to its aerobic benefits. Grip strength and hip mobility decrease past the age of 50, and Kajukenbo specifically develops these through routines that are helpful to seniors. This is just one of the benefits of engaging in martial arts for this age group.

Keeping active no matter how you choose to do so ensures that your body stays in tip-top shape, but doing it through martial arts makes the activity more exciting and encourages one to remain faithful to their daily routine.

The idea of keeping oneself physical fitness through martial arts gives you a feeling of achievement while placing your bodily functions in check. Burning fat, preserving healthy cardiovascular health, and improving muscle tone helps you avoid common illnesses that are almost always present as you age, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

4) Martial arts reverses or slows down aging:

Martial arts slow down the aging process and prevent the development of age-related diseases.
As we age, our body experiences significant changes in our balance, strength, posture, flexibility, and endurance. The leading cause of these is mostly inactivity.
Balance declines over time as your muscles tighten and become weaker. Your physical strength is also affected and could lead to muscle atrophy. A study conducted on men and women over 90-years old revealed that after six weeks on a specific routine or exercise regimen, the participants achieved an almost 200 percent increase in strength.

Bad posture is one of the significant shifts our body experiences over time. Through martial arts training, one must execute forms and techniques that guarantee improved posture that could help prevent osteoporosis.

A decrease in the body’s collagen structure is a consequence of the aging process. Muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue become stiffer and, as a result, decreasing the body’s flexibility. Likewise, the challenge one encounters as they perform even the most basic physical activities is a sign of reduced endurance that comes with age.

With regular martial arts training, the chance to increase your heart rate and lung capacity leads you to much-improved stamina. Overall, martial arts training can eventually reverse or slow down aging signs, which we should strive for.

So, if you’re a bit older and are looking for an activity that is fun and helps improve your health, martial arts is the answer. Sign up for a trial today to experience the benefits for yourself!

WAYS TO INCREASE CONCENTRATION IN KIDS

Does your child have difficulty concentrating on his or her homework? Do you find your son or daughter with a dreamy look on his face when he/she is supposed to be studying? Kids are beginning to explore the world around them. They are discovering to think and analyze the cause and effect.

Things that may seem routine to the adult eye are new and excellent for children. Therefore, they tend to become distracted by the things and happenings around them. Parents have long turned to martial arts training programs like Karate, Kosho-Ryu, and Kajukenbo to improve their children’s focus and concentration. At James Martial Arts Academy, we teach parents that there are several things you can do to aid your child in achieving better concentration levels.

– Set a schedule. Set aside a specific time for waking up, having breakfast, going to school, playtime, study time, and dinner. Once your child establishes a routine, he will find it easier to concentrate on his work because he knows that this is the time you have allotted for work and nothing else.

– Ensure that the room in which your child sits down to study and do his homework is one where there is no distraction. Let him read aloud if he feels it will help him from becoming distracted.

– Don’t let younger siblings, particularly infants, play near the room where your school-going child studies. Their cries and infant babble may be a big distraction for your child.

– Look up your child’s topic and capture his interest by sharing interesting and informative facts.

– Make dull subjects fun by playing quizzes and memory games.

– If your child feels sleepy or hungry, he may not be able to concentrate well, so make sure he is hungry or tired.

– Sometimes, children tend to lose interest in a particular subject when they fail at it. Encourage your child to persevere. For this, you need to show him or her that you have full faith in his capabilities and that you will help him in any way you can.

– If your child needs additional help, offer to help him out or arrange for tuition. Once he begins to comprehend and master the subject, he will start to concentrate on his work.

– It is a fantastic idea to let your child study and his peers who are good academic performers. By doing this, your son or daughter can pick up tips and concepts from his friends.

– Be patient when you deal with your child. Yelling at them or scolding them when you find them distracted will only serve to make him frustrated.

– Let your child take short breaks while studying. This will help your child to refresh his mind and memory. Let him take a 10-minute break after 1 or 2 hours of studying.

Many activities can help to enhance your child’s concentration.

Here are a few:

– Board games and card games call for concentration, and engaging in them will improve your child’s concentration levels.

– Read a story to your child and ask him questions related to it. This will help sharpen his memory too.

– Ask your daughter or son about his day. This way, he or she will attempt to recall his day’s events and actions, improving his memory and concentration.

– Count numbers or their multiples and skip one or two in between. Ask your child to find the skipped number.

– Strange as it sounds, tongue twisters also help enhance concentration. Your child has to listen with great attention to decipher the tongue twister you say. This will teach him to concentrate.

Lack of concentration is certainly not a problem that is difficult to solve. These few tips should help you assist your child in overcoming the problem of low concentration levels and sharpening his memory and studying skills.

The Karate, Kosho-Ryu, and Kajukenbo training programs at James Martial Arts Academy studio provide parents excellent support in developing happy, healthy, confident kids with a remarkably positive winning attitude. Whether parents are looking for help with focus, confidence, self-esteem, fitness, self-defense, or character development, parents will find Martial Arts training a great aid in achieving their parenting goals.

Choosing a Self-defense/ Martial Arts Studio

“Father, I intend to take Martial arts!” or “Mommy, Jimmy, on the bus hit me again today.”

There are numerous reasons parents want to sign their kids up for Self-defense or Martial Arts courses. When you have decided, currently, you are faced with many different choices and concerns. What Design? How much does it set you back? Is my youngster also young?

Martial Arts and Self-defense Styles

There are various styles of Martial Arts, as there are faiths in the world. You have probably come across Martial arts, Kosho-Ryu, Jujitsu, and Kajukenbo, and there are still numerous styles and disciplines.

So what Design is the very best and also what Design should I pick?

In reality, this author’s viewpoint that the Design of Martial Arts your child will indeed find out is not that crucial. What is essential is the method of teaching, as well as training that your kid will undertake. With Martial Arts training, your kid ought to find out self-control, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-confidence, and capability to safeguard themselves.

The Teacher (or Sensei) is the key. I recommend that all parents check out several locations with their children to observe the workplace teacher. Make sure you go to a beginners’ class in addition to a high-ranking class. The beginners’ class is where your child will start.

Do the instructor’s character as well as approach match your morals and perfects? Does the class take part in any “Eastern Religious” method that does not match your faith? Do you want your kid to see this trainer as a role model? Most children will certainly admire their Martial Arts & Self-defense instructors as a good example and will certainly fear their skills and capacities. Ensure that this person who will certainly be managing your youngsters matches your worths.

It is also vital to check out a high-ranking class. The beginner classes are typically very tame, and the mentoring philosophy is customized to a more youthful audience. Nonetheless, the older the student is, the “real” mentor and training techniques are also affected. You may feel comfy with just how the teacher “educates” the more youthful beginning pupils, but may not be comfortable with managing the older students.

Cost

Most martial arts & self-defense studios (or Dojo’s) run their company on a membership basis. Customers have to authorize contracts, where they are bound to spend a certain amount of time participating. The locations are run like a fitness center subscription; you pay for a specific size of time and may get involved as usual as you prefer.

However, seldom are the “surprise expenses” discussed when signing up for a course or membership. What are the concealed expenses? One of the most forgotten costs is the “signup fee.” In Martial Arts, many skills corresponded to a belt ranking. After a particular period and training, the trainee is ready to progress to a brand-new level or belt in their martial arts design, and a “belt examination” will undoubtedly be executed. This “belt test” often called for the trainee to pay a “belt-testing charge.”

I have seen charges from $20 as much as $15,000, depending on the belt rank. Parents, ensure you ask about these costs and also fit with them before you sign any agreement.

Another expense is the required items to acquire. Some places require that you buy a uniform with the school’s logo design. The typical cost of these attires ranges from $30-$ 250. As the child developments in rank, protective sparring gear is required. Currently, this is generally compulsory for the kid’s security and safety and security, but can be costly.

Regular safety and protection gear for Martial Arts contains Foot Pads, Hand Pads, Head Gear, Mouth Item, Groin Cup, and an optional Spar Vest. All this gear together sets you back about $350 retail or higher.

So Moms and dads, factor in the total price of courses, screening costs, and needed equipment when making your choices.

Age

At what age should my child start Martial Arts or Self-defense? Currently, this is an often-debated concern. I have seen kids as young as four years old take part in Martial Arts or Self Defense training. Some have been successful while others it was simply too young.

The age of which a youngster should begin Martial Arts or Self-defense classes needs to be evaluated on a private basis and be identified by the parents. Some key points to consider. Does the child have a good attention span? Has the kid participated as well as growing in other group tasks? Is the kid comfy in bigger team setups?

Suppose the kid is presently enrolled in a martial arts school and has no problem adapting to those settings or concerns after that. In that case, they must be taken into consideration old sufficient to get involved and benefit from Martial Arts or Self-defense guidelines.your text here…

3 Well-known Self-Defense Situations You Should Prepare Yourself For

If you’re like most people, you probably hope you will never find yourself in a self-defense scenario. Unfortunately, things are not always under your control. Someone might decide to get physical with you for a number of reasons like they do not like something about you. They want to get something out of you, or the person is looking for someone to take out all their anger and frustration on.

One of the most useful things you can do to prepare for such confrontations is by visualizing potential self-defense scenarios you might find yourself in. It is easier to see all your options when the pressure that comes with real-life encounters is not there. When you go over potential scenarios in your head, you react better to real fights instead of feeling overwhelmed and freezing up.

Here are three common self-defense scenarios you might find yourself in and how to deal with them.

 1) The Drunken Tough Guy/Girl

This is one of the most common self-defense scenarios, particularly for young men. You are having a good time at a bar or party, and someone there is focused on you for whatever reason. Feelings of envy and jealousy typically spur such confrontations.

It might because you are getting more attention than they are at the party or because you dress well. Regardless of why this person is focused on you, they intend to ruin your night.

You don’t have to allow them to do that, though. Confidence goes a long way when it comes to preventing and avoiding such confrontations. When you project confidence, the person is less likely to attack you since they know you will probably fight back.

You should also be aware of your surroundings when such a person approaches. Does the person have a weapon in their hand like a beer bottle? How many of their friends are around? How many people in the area will be on your side?

Little details like this will help you to see the big picture. As a general rule, you want to do everything possible to avoid a physical confrontation in this scenario since there are so many variables. The attacker’s friends might jump you, or the bouncers might think you are the trouble maker and throw you out. That can end up leading to a more dangerous situation if you find yourself outside the establishment with the attacker afterward.

You must conduct yourself appropriately in these scenarios, so it is clear who the aggressor is. If you are just as obnoxious as the other person, all bystanders see are two jerks getting ready to fight each other.

You want to state your preference for a peaceful solution clearly, and you should not do anything to aggravate the other person. Talk calmly, firmly, and let them know you want to be left alone. If you have to leave the place and go somewhere else, that’s fine. Do whatever you can to remove yourself from the situation before things get physical. Never let your ego get the best of you. That opens up Pandora’s box.

 2) The Stealth Attack

Some people are just horrible. They go around looking for excuses to harm others, and they tend to pick on non-confrontational people. These types of people are incredibly afraid, so do not expect a fair fight with them.

What you need to understand is that such an attacker wants to catch you off guard, and they will typically escalate the silliest things. You think someone wants to talk to you about something trivial, and a strike catches you flush. The attacker would usually follow up with more strikes while trying to figure out why you are being attacked in the first place.

That’s why it is important that you set personal boundaries when you interact with others. When a person shows clear signs of aggression, you need to be ready to react appropriately. Please don’t get fooled by the person doing things to make you drop your guard like putting both hands behind their backs. Always remember things can get physical regardless of how silly you think a confrontation is.

Keep your feet apart and stand in a ready stance whenever you are approached. Your hands should be up in front of you and not resting by your sides. If the person moves into your personal space, you need to immediately engage and decide if it is best to continue your attack or run away. Never let someone who is confronting you violate your personal space. It makes the person feel more confident that they will be able to dominate you physically, and it puts you in a weak position to defend yourself. Establish your boundaries during a confrontation and do not allow anyone to disregard it.

Most people who want to sucker punch you will change their minds if they feel you are waiting for it and ready to pounce on them.

 3) The Small-Time Mugger

Movies are filled with characters like these. It might be a drug addict who needs money for their next fix or someone who prefers to rob people rather than work for a living. These criminals scan their environment for the easiest victims. They target the old lady walking home by herself or the guy who slouches and stares at the ground as he walks.

These people do not necessarily mean you any harm. They want to take your things. You can reduce your risk of being targeted by such people by being confident and aware of your surroundings. It would be best if you also tried to avoid things that put you in situations where you might encounter a mugger.

It’s no secret muggers like to choose isolated places where there are no bystanders to help you. Plan your daily activities appropriately, so you don’t end up in this position. If you end up becoming a victim to such a person, it is best to cooperate and give them your things. There’s no point fighting the person if all it takes to get rid of them is to hand over money or jewelry.

 You never know when the day might come when you will have to defend yourself. Preparing yourself to protect yourself if the need arises is responsible and vital. Training martial arts regularly is the best way to ensure that you know what to do if attacked. Give martial arts a try today!

Beginner Mixed Martial Arts

El Cajon, California based James Martial Arts Academy is pleased to announce that they now offer Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu Kenpo-jujutsu Beginner classes for those living in the greater San Diego area. The James Martial Arts Academy has a range of classes available for students of all capabilities throughout the week and weekend.

Conveniently located just off the Fletcher Parkway, their studio is the perfect destination for those looking to improve their functional fitness, self defense skills and confidence in adult-only beginner classes. Their location can be viewed at: https://mgyb.co/s/Ee7fG

Darryl James, speaking on behalf of James Martial Arts Academy, says, “We have had continually growing demand for more classes from those who have learned that martial arts is a great way to get into shape that also helps them in many other areas of their lives. In particular, many have asked for Kajukenbo, a hybrid martial art from Hawaii that combines Karate, Judo and Jujutsu, Kenpo and Boxing, which helps both women and men develop defensive skills quickly.

“We are also offering Kosho-Ryu Kenpo-jujutsu, another balanced self-defensive martial art for those who want to become proficient in defensive tactics. It also helps our students develop a mindset that they can and will defend themselves—this is particularly important for women who want to understand situational awareness and risk assessment as well as which verbal and psychological strategies they can use. Full details can be found on our website, or you can call us to speak to someone in confidence too.”

The Academy was recently featured on the USA Today news site in an article that explores how adults are learning new skills by turning to martial arts training for both self-defense and fitness. James is quoted saying, “Martial arts is far more than just kicking, self-defense, punching and getting the next colorful belt, it’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.” The full article can be read at their Media room, here: Adult Martial Arts for Beginners.

According to the article, the Academy ensures that every class supports growth in mind, body, and character. James goes on to say that their programs can help any student reach the next level, regardless of their experience or age, with the help of the Academy’s experienced trainers and proven techniques. The Academy strives to help each student reach their fitness and martial arts goals with challenging classes.

Notably, many students have left reviews online praising their time with the Academy’s instructors. Everett Winston, who has taken up Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu and gives the Academy 5-Stars in their Google review, says, “I’m so glad I found this dojo and Sifu DJ. I feel great after every class, filled with his knowledge on the arts of Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu. The fees are reasonable, and the classes are three days a week. The adult classes are awesome! I just wish I would have found him sooner.”

Demand for mixed martial arts training has been growing across San Diego for several years. The James Martial Arts Academy caters for every age group and skill level with well rounded programs, starting from 4-5 years with Junior, Kids and HomeSchool Martial Arts, which are accompanied by Bullyproof training, Women’s Self-Defense training, Teen Martial Arts, Kung Fu and Functional Fitness.

Martial arts training offers many benefits from both a physical fitness as well as a mental perspective. Developing new skills under the supervision of a professional instructor, in classes which motivate students to excel and also encourage the development of confidence, respect, situational risk assessment and many other skills, is why so many students stick with the James Martial Arts Academy. Full details regarding all their programs and the kinds of benefits which can be obtained by training at the Academy can be found here: https://mgyb.co/s/WQPDo.

Those who wish to find out about the classes’ availability are welcome to contact the Academy’s representatives and speak with them for further details. More information about James Martial Arts Academy can be found on their website as well. Those who are active on social media are invited to connect with them on Facebook where they frequently share updates, videos and news about their classes.

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Simple Self-Defense for Women

Easy Protection Skills Women Need for Shopping By Yourself

Personal safety professionals share strategies that can help protect busy shoppers
As women all over the USA are preparing to head to shopping centers to buy the ideal swimsuit for all their upcoming Spring and Summer plans, It is vital to acknowledge that leaving shopping malls and shopping centers nonchalant with hands full of bags can be risky if the shopper is not necessarily aware of the surrounds. Every year about 300,000 women are raped, and over half of these offenses go unreported. It is imperative for women to know how to defend themselves from these, and all, kinds of crimes. As extreme as this sound, James Martial Art Academy, a leading self-defense organization is warning shoppers how they can stay safer with some practical self-defense tips.

Stay aware of your environments by checking your surrounding. No matter how busy you are, do not allow your mind to wander. It may seem essential at the moment to be making a to-do list in your head, but if you are worrying if you will have time to stop at the specialty food supermarket on your way home to pick up appetizers for tomorrow’s party you might not realize an individual following you to your car.

Park in well-lit areas – even if it suggests that you have to walk a bit further. It is best to prevent shopping after the sun has gone down, but if you must make an effort to bring a friend or family member along with you. When you park, avoid parking close to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows. You want to keep your car as visible to as many people as possible, and as such, you should also minimize parking next to tall shrubs or plants that could block views of your car.

Don’t wear your purse so that the strap crosses your body. Wearing a purse strap across your body makes you much more connected to your bag. If anyone tries to steal your purse, you will be pulled with the belt. You can become unbalanced and put into a vulnerable position, or you could end up in a physical altercation with the assailant. If your purse is draped on one shoulder, you can almost instantly let go of it.

Dress casually and comfortably. The mall during the holiday shopping season is not the time to make a fashion statement. It is much better to leave the high heels and flashy statement-making pieces at home. Jeans and sneakers will aid you blend in and if needed enable you to make a quick getaway. Moreover, avoid wearing large and expensive-looking jewelry that can draw extra attention to you.

Do not hesitate to ask a security guard to walk you to your car. If you are shopping at night and the crowds at the mall have thinned out for the day, taking an extra step to stay safe is always a good idea. Additionally, plan and pay the few extra dollars to valet park your auto, so you do not have to walk to it along with arms full of bags.

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