Here's Sifu Silvain, Sifu Patrick and myself (not pictured here) leading some kids through some drills to increase listening and concentration skills at a recent Optimist Club Clebration Day in Casselman.
The Optimist Club in Casselman is also celebrating 30 years this year.
30 years of helping kids and families in general come together for the greater good of the community.
Both of our organizations share the same goals which is why we quickly accepted their invitation to offer some martial art training at their event.
Taking the time to teach kids and their parents the wonders of martial art training was an eye opening experience for most of the parents watching.
It is impressive to see your kids stand at attention with perfect focus.
Seeing them strengthen their bodies with simple calisthenics.
Or getting them to increase motors skills and body awareness with fun drills that help build confidence.
I had a chance to meet an old Teacher of mine from High School. As we were talking we got into the subject of parent - child relationships and couldn't help notice the disconnect we see today.
Both parents working, kids being raised by the day care, quality time is reserved for Sundays at best.
It's hard to change this situation I know, most parents don't have a choice but they do have a choice as to where they bring their child for guidance and leadership.
Sports are great but greater is an activity where the child learns important life skills and where the main focus is on personal development.
No wonder our Martial Art program is so popular, when you walk into the school or when you hear the instructors teach, it's very sincere.
When I'm working with a group of kids I teach them as If they were my own. I want all of them to become strong, independent, confident, happy individuals.
Our Summer Camp for Kids is just around the corner. Many camps are offered during this time of year but few have the facilities and set-up that we have at our private training center in Casselman.
If you're a member or non-member and wish to have your child participate this year, visit the link below for the location near you, call them or e-mail your request to participate.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
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