Hey parents, Shihan here and I wanted to talk to you about a great challenge that we came up with, basically having an awesome conversation with your ninjas after every class on the drive home, so whether you live two minutes away, or you live 2030 minutes away, this is a great conversation that’s going […]
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At Skillz Dynamic Martial Arts we specialize in teaching kids karate but we are even better at teaching them Life Skills that will benefit them every day for the rest of their life! Here is an example. SEROTONIN: The Key To Reinforcing Positive Behaviors In Children and Teens Have you ever had a “gut feeling” […]
Here at Skillz Dynamic Martial Arts we love seeing the progress in each of our students as they fly through the air, master that new kick or earn their last skill stripe! The SKILLZ curriculum is filled with science and psychology that allows our curriculum to specifically target each child’s stage of development. This […]
New Years may have passed but it’s not too late for you and your ninja to make or create a commitment to excellence! It is important to teach your child to always be striving to make and reach new goals and the beginning of every year is a great time to reflect and set some […]
I wanted to take some time and explain why practicing at home is so valuable! Here are some of the benefits of carving some time out and practicing at home! The average 7 to 9 year old tends to struggle with sequences of moves that require the use of fine motor skills. Our school utilizes […]
Students that are 5 years and older should know how to tie their own belt so that when it falls off in class, they can put it back on. It also shows good responsibility that the student can take care of this by themselves. We are always happy to help new students who are learning […]
Our goal here at Denny Strecker’s Karate is to help every ninja become a better version of themselves! We use the latest technology and curriculum backed by years of research and development via our SKILLZ children’s curriculum to assist us in accomplishing our goal. We are also driven to go above and beyond to open up […]
This is a great article written by the Skillz creator Melody Shuman. As parents, we want what’s best for our children, and we also want our children to give it their best when they participate in extra-curricular sports and activities. The problem is, we sometimes get caught up in our desire to see our children […]
Holidays Are Coming!! In all seriousness, the holiday season is almost upon us! This means Thanksgiving dinner menus, finding that perfect Christmas tree, holiday travels, priceless family time, and presents (and the hide and seek game that goes along with them). I am sure that at some point this holiday season your ninja may miss […]
Today I’d like to talk about tough situations, struggles, failures, and the importance of following through in a manner that promotes growth in children. When things get tough for our kids the two most common ways parents handle these situations is to either swoop in and be the hero or to leave them to “figure” […]