Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. 1. Be attentive to what […]
Back by popular demand…. 4GK Martial Arts in Patchogue is hosting a blacklight dodgeball party and it is going to be EPIC! NUCLEAR DODGEBALL PARENTS NIGHT OUT Dodge balls will glow, your kids will glow, and even the court will glow. This fun, yet safe, evening of dodgeball adventure is perfect for kids ages 6 and […]
Does your ninja have a hard time making good decisions? That’s OK! Often times, preschool and younger school aged children may find it difficult to follow the rules. The good news is that they are not doing this on purpose. After years of working with this age group and observing the emotional and social stages […]
The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2019 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, physical benefits like getting in shape, […]
Hey 4GK Family! The holidays are nearly here, and we know that many of you travel or take some time to spend doing family things. And we know that just as many of you are hardcore ninjas! So, we have a holiday schedule that fits a bit of both: Saturday, December 22: […]
As we posted last week on our Facebook Page, “Be the parent your child needs you to be.” Children hardly ever embrace the concept of learning in the same way that we as adults think of the process. As a parent, this can be very frustrating because our primary role is to teach children skills […]
Do your kids love the Incredibles movie? Here’s your chance to take a well-deserved break from your kids with our Super Fam Parent’s Night Out Event! All you have to do is drop your kids off at our school for 2.5 hours where they’ll have a BLAST being a superhero and do all the FUN […]
25 Tips to Help Foster Holiday Gratitude The holiday season can be a frenzied time of shopping, presents, and sugary foods. It is important that we help our kids navigate the whirlwind of temptation and indulgence by helping them to learn about gratitude, and why we actually celebrate holidays. A strong sense of gratitude has […]
Happy Holidays! The holidays are quickly approaching and our team at 4GK Martial Arts hopes it is the best ever! It is super easy to get lost in the moment and forget to practice our martial arts over the holiday break. But if we can remember to do so, we are better prepared to have […]
It’s FUN WEEK! Don’t forget that we are running a modified schedule for Fun Week and because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on for details: All children may attend on both Monday and Wednesday to participate in some social bonding as we play Skill-Based games that are designed to let the kids practice what they […]