Download as a PDF HERE First, let me give you some background on how we run the kids karate classes at DG. Dragon Gym Children’s martial arts programs are age specific. That means the programs are specifically designed to be appropriate for a child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional stage of development. The EARLY group is for... Read more »
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12 WAYS YOU CAN HELP DEVELOP YOUR CHILD’S SELF CONFIDENCE
Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they're scared of failing or disappointing others. This can end up holding them back later in... Read more »
HOW DO MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Leadership is something that we talk about with our kids, a lot. But what does leadership mean? And, how does martial arts training help develop those skills? First, let’s define leadership. I think a leader is someone that does some, many or even all of the following: Inspires and motivates others Displays high integrity and... Read more »
Back To School Tips for Parents - How Kids Martial Arts can Help
Dear Parents, Summertime is coming to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They may also experience emotional stress from... Read more »
Martial Arts & Kettlebell Training Drill -- Exton PA
Two of my Taekwondo and kettlebell students trying double kettlebell swings for the first time. A two hand kettlebell swing is two hand on one bell. A double kettlebell swing is two bells, one in each hand. Here they are trying the combination of double swings and the front kick. http://www.dragongym.com/adult-martial-arts/ — at Dragon Gym Martial Arts... Read more »
