“Mommy, it’s okay to have big feelings.” These were the words my six-year-old ever so calmly andwisely whispered to me as he gently climbed up upon his stool to wipe away the tears from my cheeks. You see, just a day prior, our family lost a dear loved one.The pain being so fresh, raw and […]
Kids love ninja classes at a SKILLZ child development center. The mix of age-specific martial arts themes and powerful child development lessons makes for a fun yet educational experience. Parents love ninja classes because of the results they see in their children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth while on the mat. But what […]
Have you ever heard of “The Invisible String?” Beautifully written by Patrice Karst and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, “The Invisible String” is a phenomenal children’s book! Interwoven from page to page is the theme of the strong, unbreakable bonds we share with our children, whether near or far away. While Patrice and Joanne crafted a […]
“Dear Proud Ninja Parent, On my hard days, remember I am small. When tears run down my cheeks and I don’t even know why, remember I need you to grab a tissue and dry my teary eyes. When something happens that I didn’t expect and I yell, scream and fuss, remember even […]
Teaching With Purpose. Exploring the role of the adult in the Skillz learning environment. Take five for just a moment and pause for reflection. Let your mind float back to the carefree days of your youth. Let the rustling of autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet as you smell the crisp, cool air. Let the […]
Have you ever taken a moment to truly admire the art and incredible beauty of watching a child at play? Their fully engaged spirit, drive, imagination and passion are all completely vested in the mission of the moment. Whether tinkering with their next greatest creations or saving the day as their favorite superhero, children demonstrate […]
Safety. It is one of the most basic needs of human existence. Yet every day, the physical, emotional, and mental safety of millions of people are stripped away from them in the places and relationships in which they should feel the safest. Domestic violence is the secret thief of the security to which we are […]
Guest Post by SKILLZ Founder Melody Johnson When I started martial arts in 1987 as an 11-year old, things were very different. Kids and adults trained side-by-side and everyone tested on the same material for their belt, regardless of age. Needless to say, kids usually didn’t make it very far before dropping out because the […]
Everyone likes PIES! This is pretty much a true statement in my opinion! Our staff at Excel Martial Arts in Port Coquitlam are such huge fans that we take our PIES to the next level! The PIES Method What do we mean when we say “PIES”? P – Physically I – Intellectually E – Emotionally […]
As you know, Excel Martial Arts in Port Coquitlam is committed to bringing you the BEST in Age-Specific childhood development classes! Dwindling are the days of the “dungeon dojo” and authoritative discipline that many who grew up in the martial arts have come to expect. As times change, it is vital to recognize that what […]