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Martial Arts competition offers children an outlet for stress relief and promotes mental well-being. Physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mood- enhancing chemicals, which can reduce anxiety and improve overall mental health. Engaging in competitive sports also allows children to channel their energy, manage their emotions, and develop effective stress management […]

Martial arts have long been recognized for their ability to foster healthy competition in children. Here are several ways martial arts can promote positive competition among young practitioners:   Structured Ranking Systems: Martial arts typically employ structured ranking systems that allow students to progress through different belt levels. In EMA we have a This system […]

When you are a child, you have little responsibility except looking after yourself. You do not have bills to pay, work to go to, or home maintenance projects. Your only job is to be a child, listen to your parents, teachers, and coaches, behave, try to be nice, and learn as much as you can […]

As a parent, leader, teacher, mentor, or instructor it is our job to hold people accountable. Parents must hold their children accountable. Teachers and instructors must hold their students accountable. When you are in a position of authority it is especially important you understand this, otherwise your children or students will not accomplish their goals. […]

What is Personal Accountability? Personal accountability is being willing to accept the consequences resulting from your choices, actions, or behaviors. Being personally accountable means owning the situations that you have been a part of.   .Be accountable to outcomes rather than tasks. This means that sometimes we need to be flexible to accomplish a task […]

Accountability means showing up and setting out to accomplish the things you said you would do. It is about taking personal responsibility for your life, and work or school. It is also trusting in your teammates and knowing you can count on each other to get things done. We need to think of accountability in […]

In today’s technological modern world, whether one is aware of it or not, there is a constant influx of sensory stimulation. Phones are ringing; then TV is on in the background; there is a quiet hum from the computer; the bright overhead lights are shining, and your cellphone is vibrating in your pocket. Someone experiencing […]

We are social beings. Babies that are not held at birth are development delayed and often have behavioural problems later in life. People that avoid all contact with others often do so due to phobias mental illness. Humans require a few things to survive – food, water, shelter…and love. Love or friendship gives us the […]

In today’s world of technology, high workload, lengthy commutes, wars, and controversial issues in the news every day, the brain is overloaded with information and stimulation. Every single day we set a record for information recorded somewhere online. Never has the entire knowledge base of humankind been at our fingertips.   The best mental rest […]

WHY ARE THESE IMPORTANT At first these may seem obvious, but it is more complicated than it first appears. It all depends on what kind of person you are, what job you have, your personality types, and whether you are an introvert or extrovert. Everybody needs something different, and you need to figure that out […]