Parent Coaching
Do's and don'ts to ensure your child has a positive experience
and gets the most out of their Martial Arts training.
Do:
Always compliment your child during or immediately after class
(find something they did well). The end is also a great time for a
hug or kiss (these are FREE and generous). High fives work great too!
Kids should immediately associate Martial arts with a feeling of
success and pride.
Don't:
Criticize your child during or immediately after class. Use the
PCP (praise-correct-praise) principle and do so at a more appropriate time.
Even small criticisms done at the wrong time can be devastating.
Do:
Watch as many classes as possible.
Get involved an be your childs #1 fan and cheerleader!
Don't:
Be a "drop off" parent. We miss you when you're not here
and so does your child. Its a known fact that kids who drop out of
Martial Arts typically have parents who do not take the time
to get involved.
Do:
Tell your child how proud of them you are. Anytime is a great time,
especially before and after class. No one gets tired of hearing sincere compliments.
Don't:
Complain about traffic, your busy schedule, or money in front of your children.
If they see you getting upset, they will begin to feel bad. Before you know it
they will want to quit.
Do:
Get into a regular schedule as much as possible so children can mentally prepare
for class early in their day. This also helps to avoid scheduling problems with play dates
or other sports/activities.
Don't:
Threaten to take Martial Arts away from them when they misbehave at
home or at school. This is a recipe for disaster. Martial Arts are where they learn to
behave better and control their emotions. Taking it away to improve behavior
just doesn't make sense. Talk to us! We will help!!
Do:
Take advantage of private on-on-one training, seminars, events, etc... that
we offer. Remember, involvement leads to commitment!
Do:
Lead by example by eating healthy, drinking water, and have a positive attitude.
Deal with your own challenges the same way you expect your child to. Kids will have many mentors growing up.
Parents should be their first! Our children learn to respond to challenges by watching us!
Do:
Give your child the thing they want more than anything in their world...
YOUR TIME!
Get involved. As Black belt owners, we know that earning one is a team effort.
