Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love chemical.” It is the hormone that is released when we feel love and trust in relationships. For most people, they know oxytocin as a significant part of the parent-child bonding process. However, it is also very important in overall human relationships and is considered our “social glue.” The release […]
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Our goal at 4GK Martial Arts 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 martial arts curriculum to assist us in accomplishing our goal.We are also driven to go above and beyond to open […]
Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smartphones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of attention and motivation but what do their devices have to do with this? The answer is found in science! Often referred to as the “motivator molecule,” dopamine is […]
Introducing the Spectrum SKILLZ Program, designed specifically for differently-abled kids ages 7 and up! 4GK Martial arts is proud to announce that we will soon be adding Spectrum Skillz to our class offerings! This program was designed to target children ages 7 and up who are on the autism spectrum. The program introduces specialized skill-based […]
Elite SKILLZ – Curriculum Overview for the Spring 2019 rotation: Category – Combat Self-Defense Here is how Combat Self-Defense works: Each class they will run through a class planner that focuses on one of our skills below: ➢ GRACEFULNESS – Maintain proper footwork and transition smoothly from stand-up to the floor. ➢ RHYTHM – Performing […]
As parents, we want what’s best for our children. The reality is that today’s children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, I’ve put together some details about how over-committing children are retroactive for their development. For starters, let’s look at why we tend to over-commit our children: […]
Drop the Kids for Some Dodgeball Fun While You Get Some Time To Yourself. You know, it just occurred to us 💡 that our Dip Duck Dodge Parent’s Night Out would make a GREAT gift 🎁 for your whole family… Or for your friends and their families. I mean, it’s something really UNIQUE, it’s a […]
Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert directly to punishments when […]
The C.O.A.L. Method – 4 Quick and Easy Steps to Dealing with Children’s Negative Behaviors Guest Post By Jennifer Salama When it comes to parenting, emotions can run high. When children act out negatively, parents often become frustrated quickly and react by trying to fix the behavior immediately by yelling, punishing, etc. However, this approach […]
Guest post by martial artist, childhood development specialist, and Skillz creator, Melody Johnson Adaptability Adaptability is about how you respond to your child, especially when things do not go as planned. Your child will have a variety of great days, bad days, and everything in between. Here are a few ways you can apply adaptability […]