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If you feel like the world is louder, faster, and more confusing for your kids… you’re not wrong.
This is why martial arts isn’t just an activity. It’s a guiding light.
A moral compass that helps kids make the right choices when things get hard.

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👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why kids don’t drift toward greatness without direction
• How martial arts builds values when no one is watching
• The real reason quitting feels easier… and costs more
• How discipline, respect, and integrity are trained daily
• What parents should look for beyond belts and styles

🎥 Watch next: Life Skills Through Martial Arts
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⏱️ Timecodes:
00:00 Build the lighthouse early
00:47 Why kids feel lost today
01:12 The lighthouse metaphor
01:55 Screens vs structure
02:16 A direction problem, not discipline
02:58 How martial arts builds values
03:18 The voice that stops bad choices
03:36 When kids want to quit
04:08 Why hard things matter
04:57 Fewer bullies, stronger kids
05:22 What parents should look for
05:35 A message parent to parent

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Every fall, parents feel the pressure. Homework piles up… tests hit… and suddenly martial arts feels like “the extra.” But here’s the truth most parents never hear — training actually improves school performance. This is martial arts mindset and confidence training at its best.

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👉 What you’ll learn:
• Why physical training boosts focus, memory, and clarity
• How martial arts builds better study habits and time management
• The connection between exercise and executive function
• How training reduces stress and improves emotional regulation
• Why grit + repetition on the mats leads to better academic confidence
• A simple mindset shift to help your child thrive at school

🎥 Watch next: Life Skills Through Martial Arts → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_Tmu0SAoRn5_T9xSNAm2AsTcp&si=jnwiEufwxYd1ZeUp

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⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 The school-year struggle
00:22 Why parents feel pressure
00:40 Martial arts and focus
01:06 Strong body, sharp mind
01:24 How training boosts learning
01:46 Time management skills
02:08 Discipline equals freedom
02:11 Stress relief for kids
02:32 Why training improves studying
03:05 Grit, perseverance, and academics
03:36 Building confidence through challenge
04:00 What kids really need to succeed
04:42 Training supports education
05:00 Check out our new episodes
05:20 Join our parent community

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What if losing is the skill your child needs most? In this video, we dig into martial arts mindset, resilience, and how learning to lose actually builds confidence that lasts a lifetime. If your child struggles after tough sparring matches or setbacks, this one’s for you.
👉 What you’ll learn:
• Why losing builds resilience, grit, and perspective
• How to talk to your child after a hard match
• What not to say when emotions run high
• The questions that help kids take ownership
• How athletes bounce back stronger after failure
🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY
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⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Why losing matters
00:20 Parents wanting to protect
00:45 Growth through challenge
01:05 Let kids feel the loss
01:30 Ask questions, not answers
01:55 Recovering builds confidence
02:10 Feedback and small goals
02:35 Stories of young athletes
02:55 Free community invite
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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime — on and off the mats.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.
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Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Every athlete wants to be great… but very few are willing to feel uncomfortable long enough to actually get there. In this video, Josh breaks down the mindset shift that separates average athletes from high performers — and how parents can coach their kids to lean into discomfort instead of running from it.

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👉 What you’ll learn:
• Why comfort is the biggest trap in training
• The mindset elite athletes use to chase discomfort
• How to reframe hard drills and tough feedback
• Simple ways parents can help kids push through challenge
• The real reason tolerance, not talent, builds champions

🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Comfort vs growth mindset
00:36 The gap between talent and challenge
01:20 Why discomfort is the entry fee
02:00 Hard drills and chasing the burn
02:48 Choosing tougher partners
03:20 Asking for honest feedback
04:10 Tolerance builds champions
04:40 Challenge for parents and athletes
05:18 Join the free community

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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime—on and off the mats.

👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

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Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

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Parents say their kids can’t focus or get motivated for martial arts class... but it’s not about discipline—it’s about preparation. This one-hour tweak before training builds focus, confidence, and connection.
👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast
👉 What you’ll learn:
• The hidden cost of screen time before class
• A simple one-hour ritual that builds focus and calm
• How to turn pre-class time into bonding time
• Why unplugging sharpens both body and mind
• The secret to helping kids love training again
🎥 Watch next: For Parents: Raising Strong Kids in Martial Arts → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmtPAIOJr9RLanf-ALPJ_Wrr&si=mQIhTB2roAbrp3nF
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⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 The Focus Problem Most Parents Miss
00:25 The One-Hour Rule Before Class
00:55 Why Screens Kill Focus and Energy
01:30 The Power of Preparation
02:00 How to Connect Before Training
02:25 The Secret to Sharper Martial Arts Focus
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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime—on and off the mats.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.
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Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

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Getting your kid to martial arts shouldn’t feel like a daily battle. In this video I give 5 real parent tips (schedule, mindset, rituals, language, encouragement) to help you build consistency, reduce whining, and protect their love for training. This is all about martial arts mindset, confidence, and routine… without the power struggle.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to build a consistent training schedule so class stops feeling optional
• The “snack and pack” system I use so we’re not scrambling and hangry in the car
• A simple language shift that makes class feel like a privilege, not a chore
• Why a pre-class ritual (not video games) can flip their mood fast
• How to use encouragement instead of pressure to get them out the door
• What to do if your child “doesn’t feel like going” but you know they love it

🎥 Watch next: For Parents: Raising Strong Kids in Martial Arts → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmtPAIOJr9RLanf-ALPJ_Wrr&si=mQIhTB2roAbrp3nF

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 The daily battle to get them to class
01:39 Tip 1: Set the schedule (and stick to it)
03:03 Tip 2: Be prepared (snacks & gear ready)
04:11 Tip 3: Change the language you use
05:52 Tip 4: Create a pre-class ritual
07:36 Tip 5: Use encouragement, not pressure
08:46 Start with one win, build consistency
10:17 Your invite to our private parent community

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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime — on and off the mats.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
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Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

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Your child’s inner critic is loud. Let’s train it to coach, not crush. In this episode we share five practical tools parents can use to help kids 6–12 build confidence in sparring and class with a strong martial arts mindset… starting today.

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👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to help your child “name the dragon” and lower its threat
• Simple if then plans kids can use when they get flustered
• Tiny wins ledgers that build real confidence, not hype
• A pregame script and postgame debrief any parent can run
• The single word that flips negative self talk into growth: yet
• How to stop the comparison trap and focus on their path

🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY

📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime… on and off the mats.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

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Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:

• The truth about motivation (and why you don’t need more of it)
• How to catch yourself in the act of self-sabotage
• The power of one tiny aligned action
• Why visualizing success creates real momentum
• How small wins build lasting self-trust

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⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Be proud you kept your promise
01:18 Why this matters
02:36 One good choice leads to another
03:14 Step 1 – Awareness: Stop and name it
05:12 Step 2 – Ask: What am I protecting myself from?
07:19 Step 3 – Take the smallest aligned action
09:10 Step 4 – Visualize success 5 minutes out
10:42 Step 5 – Celebrate the small wins
12:34 Quick recap of the 5 steps
14:17 Final thoughts: Say no to your excuses

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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime—on and off the mats.

👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca

Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Email → championtkd15@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website | www.championtkd.ca
Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
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Email | championtkd15@gmail.com

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