Hockey or Martial Arts
Before we get into this, we just want to say that we love hockey. Many of our students participate in martial arts classes while also enjoying Canada’s national winter sport. Sometimes parents need to make a choice though when it comes to deciding what activities are right for their child though.Choosing between martial arts and […]
Do We Have Favourites?
In this episode, Scott Campsall confesses that he has favourite students. How do you become a favourite though? Do you have to be more talented than others? Do you have to suck up to the teacher? Your work ethic could get you to being in the position of being a favourite, but do you have […]
The Power of Positive Parenting: Building Responsibility Through Motivation
Have you ever wondered why some parents seem to effortlessly inspire their children while others struggle to keep their attention? It all comes down to how we approach behaviour and responsibility. There are two primary ways parents and teachers build responsibility in children: control-based leadership (Theory X) and motivation-based leadership (Theory Y). Each approach influences how […]
Hanshi Alain Sailly
Hanshi Alain Sailly will be returning to Okami Kai Martial Arts and Fitness to once again teach seminars for kids and adults on Monday March 17. Listen in as Scott Campsall speaks with one of his most valued mentors and friend.
The Last Day
By Scott CampsallWriter and philosopher Sam Harris once said, “No matter how many times you do something, there will come a day when you do it for the last time.”I am finding that this is becoming a more powerful statement as I age.I may not realize it when it’s happening, but one day will be […]
Student Creeds
In this episode, Scott Campsall talks about student creeds. Why do some martial arts schools have a student creed and what does it mean to follow one? Although some will say rules are made to be broken. Student creeds are meant to be followed to the best of our ability. Let’s do our best to tackle […]
Enrichment Programs vs. Extracurricular Activities: A Closer Look at Okami Kai’s Martial Arts Program for Kids
In today’s educational landscape, both enrichment programs and extracurricular activities play significant roles in a child’s overall development. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve distinct purposes. Enrichment programs like Okami Kai’s Martial Arts program focus on developmental growth with structured learning, while extracurricular activities emphasize recreation and social engagement. Here, we’ll dive […]
My Focus Needs More Focus
By Scott CampsallHow comfortable are you with silence?We live in a world that believes it’s better to be multi-tasking and I’m just as guilty (maybe more so) than anyone else. I find it difficult to sit without checking my phone for messages that I may have missed. I ache while driving thinking of all the tasks […]
The Power of YET
By Scott CampsallI had no idea what it meant to be a 6TH degree black belt when I started karate classes. I just knew it was a ‘big deal’. I had heard the word ‘sensei’ before, but I didn’t know what a ‘shihan’ was. The man who I trusted to teach me had these qualifications […]
Beware of the Shortcut
A shortcut might look appealing, but it usually costs you more than you imagine it could in the long run.