Young people do a huge amount of their socialising online, what effect does this have? With instant communication with a far broader network of peers available to us through social media, we now do a huge amount of our socialising online. A study conducted online for “Yazino” found that one in four people spend more time socializing online, via sites…
We have discovered that many of the difficulties parents face when developing their child’s character stem from modern problems. These modern problems can be solved by ancient solutions from the dojo that martial arts provides. To first understand how powerful these ancient solutions are, we must first dive into the modern problems that make an impact on young people’s lives.…
A Shift I have noticed a shift, despite huge technological advances and a modern lifestyle we are seeking to be more in touch with who we are, where we have come from, with nature and with traditional values. We are looking at the past for ancient solutions to solve our modern problems. The use of the smartphone is on…
As we have discussed, the development of leadership skills can have a hugely positive and long-lasting effect on students as they grow into adults. To conclude this Chapter on Leadership, I would like to put forward that even without a leadership development programme or character development programme parents can make a lasting impact on their children by developing leadership skills…
Leadership is not about being the loudest in the room. Here is how martial arts helps children and teens learn to speak up, help others and lead by example, and how you can encourage it at home.
