At Keiko Martial Arts, we’re dedicated to helping children and parents lead fulfilling lives both in school and beyond. Our approach is rooted in the habits and mindset of successful people, which includes four key traits: 1. The right attitude (always doing your best) 2. Strong habits and discipline 3. A growth mindset 4. Consistent…
Onegaishimasu Parents, Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about keeping kids learning over the summer. But just as important is building memories and family connections. Think back—what summer memories from your childhood still stay with you? Those moments stick because they were tied to strong emotions. Deep emotional experiences—belly laughs, tears, adventures—help shape a…
Onegaishimasu Parents, Attitude and effort mean everything!!!! Your attitude determines the state of the world you live in. It is the foundation for every success and every failure you have had, and will have. It will make you or break you. It isn’t intelligence or talent that determine a child’s success….. it is Attitude…
Onegaishimasu Parents, Boredom is good, and I know it may sound like a broken record but children today need more than ever the three “good” stresses – Fear, Hardship, Failure and Boredom. The reason they need these more than ever is because in our high tech, instant gratification world, our children are not experiencing these…
Hello Parents, I want to start off by saying a huge THANK YOU! to our wonderful parents and families, for making this re-start the BEST EVER!! The level of discipline, and energy in the dojo is phenomenal!! It is because of you, that Keiko dojo has become that special place in our community were our…
Hello Parents, One of my favourite sayings is…. “I am Strong and Kind!” and a common question I get from parents is….. “If my child learns karate, I am afraid they will get more aggressive and use it on their siblings?” I tell parents they may be quite surprised when the opposite happens! I want…