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 […]
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 […]
It’s simple enough to type “Kids Martial Arts Near Me” into the Google search bar when trying to find a martial arts school in the Patchogue area that teaches preschoolers. And while there are a lot of great choices in town, 4GK Martial Arts is also the easy choice when it comes to age-specific early […]
Young martial artists learn many lessons in class that go far beyond kicking and punching. In fact, many of these skills can be used outside of the martial arts school! For example, our Basic Skillz ninjas learn about Teamwork in their class, and this is one lesson our ninjas can definitely use at home. You […]
Guest post by Skillz creator and childhood development expert Melody Shuman. Do you ever feel like you can read your child’s mind? You know what they are going to do or say next because they have had the same reaction before? This is attunement. Improving your attunement skills will allow you to create a more […]
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 […]