Every month, I meet with our young students that have decided to become an “apprentice” Sensei. We cover various leadership topics from leading class to organizing community events. This month we tackled “Vision” and how helpful it is to have a clear vision to keep you moving in the right direction. I challenged these young leaders to create a vision …
Should I take karate away from my child as a consequence of bad behavior?
As a parent of a child training in the martial arts, you may feel tempted to pull your child out of classes as punishment for inappropriate behavior at home or school. In this video, I address why I think that this is generally a bad idea. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
What NOT to Say to a Child that is Being Bullied
Through the years of working with children being bullied, I have heard some well-meaning, yet fairly useless–sometimes even dangerous–advice given to kids. Here, I share the two worst things I believe that we can say to a young person that is being bullied. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
Bat Breaking Fundraiser this Friday at Zen Martial Arts
This Friday, Sensei Oliver will be auctioning off the pieces of the bat that he will break with a round kick at our graduation ceremony. All of the money from the auction will go directly to Sutter Child Life. The Child Life Program is an important part of each child’s hospital experience at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento. Child Life Specialists …
Get & Give – Get a Karate Belt and Give Back
We do not charge for belts or for rank testing at our dojo here in Sacramento. However, many of our students have approached us wanting to keep the tradition of giving something back. Our answer for you is to help us collectively support Sutter Child Life here in Sacramento. A donation as small as $10 can make a difference. The …
How Self-Discipline Affects Self-Esteem
Self-Discipline and Self-Esteem are directly related. How can we leverage this as parents to not only get our children to do what is expected without being told, but also boost their self-esteem? This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our school and our class for kids and …
Zen Martial Arts Sacramento – Fostering Self Discipline
Self-Discipline is an oft talked about topic in the martial arts. Many parents bring their child to a martial arts school in order instill a sense of self-discipline in them. But what exactly is self-discipline, why is it important, and how can we foster it in our children? This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial …
Healthy Competition in the Dojo
While traditional competition at tournaments is a large part of karate training for many, sometimes the best kind competition is found with your own dojo mates. Use healthy competition to raise yourself and those around you to new heights. This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our …
Be your own Sensei
While we learn from our peers, instructors, and Sensei, it is important to remember the value of self-evaluation not just in the dojo, but also in our lives as well. This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our school and our classes for kids and adults by …
The World is our Dojo – Etiquette at Home
At our dojo, a child’s martial arts journey is not complete by mastering only punches and kicks. To be a whole and complete students are expected to take what they are learning ‘out of the dojo and into the world.’ Here, Sensei Oliver explains how children can take the etiquette and manners that the learn in the dojo and apply …