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.
Mastering The Art of Prompting
Do you often find yourself caught in a cycle of constant correction and yelling at your child? It’s a common challenge many parents face. But fear not, we’ve been using an effective approach in our martial arts classes for kids and it could be a major game changer at home too!The Power of PromptingInstead of […]
Unlocking the Potential of 5 and 6-Year Olds With Martial Arts
If you have a spirited 5 or 6-year-old at home, you know they’re bursting with energy, creativity, and curiosity. They’re at an age where they’re eager to learn and explore, making them perfect candidates for Martial Arts. However, it’s crucial to understand that their development is unique, and they need a program tailored specifically to […]
Risk Starts Where Planning Stops
Lt. Cdr. Victor Prather and Cdr. Malcolm Ross in the gondola prior to their balloon flight on
May 4, 1961
Taken from https://dca.lib.tufts.edu/
Reprinted from National Geographic, Nov. 1961, vol. 120, #3, p. 675
Stop Planning and Start Doing
By Scott CampsallIn my almost 30 years of martial arts training, I cannot count how many times I’ve heard people say they are planning to start to train. They need their schedule to open more like when their kids get older or when they’re less busy at work. Or they need another activity to finish so they can start a new one. Or […]
And Still…
The two words that every announcer says when someone retains a title in sports like boxing, mixed martial arts, or even professional wrestling. “And still.”A champion battles inside a ring or cage and the audience is told they are still the person who is at the top of their game. The fighter has not been […]
The One More Rule
By Scott CampsallSo many workouts and other things requiring self discipline come down to the same desire…add one more.At some point, you want to be able to push yourself to go a little further (one more step, or kilometre), lift a little heavier (one more kilogram), kick or punch a little harder or faster, do […]