Lakeland, Florida, 2007 at the Copa America Grappling Championship: “Come on, you’ve got 1 more pound to lose!! Put on that garbage bag and go do Jumping Jacks in the sun,” said the parent to his 11 year old son. I could see the look of fear and desperation on the boys face. And I […]
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📰Mindful Tips to Use When Kids Don’t Want to Attend Martial Arts Class📰 ——————————————————– 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 […]
Our Curriculum One unique aspect of our Programs here at Gracie PAC is that our classes are not only separated by age but also by skill level. This ensures that our students are learning and training with children in their same learning developmental stage and same level of martial arts training. It’s something we really […]
Here is a 🔥 article on alternatives to just saying “good job”. While it was written from a parenting perspective, these tips are 💯 % applicable with our ninjas as well! 👊 💥 25 Alternatives to “Good Job” 💥 ❇️ Say thank you when you mean it – explain why you are grateful for your child’s actions: * Thank you for helping with… […]
When you first started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, you likely expected to get in shape and learn some of the slick submissions you watched your favorite UFC fighters execute on TV. Little did you know that you would get totally hooked on the BJJ lifestyle and culture – a culture that includes forming close friendships […]
Did You Know❓❓Our famous youth programs offer (3) different levels of training to guide our students on their Martial Arts Journey. ⚪️All students begin our Basic Program. This Program introduces new students into the exciting world of Mixed Martial arts. Students participate in 2 age & skill specific group classes each week where they learn […]
So, you signed up for your first boot camp workout class. It’s a new year and you’re ready to mix up your routine and challenge yourself to try something new. That’s great! But if putting your name on that list has you shaking your head wondering what you got yourself into, we hear you. And we’re here for you. […]
There are a lot of emotional benefits available to kids who study the martial arts. We’ve talked about some of them already, but today I’m going to talk about one that sometimes gets overlooked: Martial arts classes are a great place to make friends! Think about how most of us make friends. Friendships often start […]
You know how that saying goes, right? Try, try again! And that brings us to our next core tenet of martial arts: perseverance. Perseverance is what keeps us going when it would be easier to give up. It’s what makes us get up when we fall down – and it often means the difference between […]
Bullying is in the news a lot these days. Hardly a day passes without there being a story about a child who was at the receiving end of bullying – and it can have terrible consequences. When we look at the problem of bullying, it’s important to do it from both sides. Why are some […]