What Style Do You Teach?

A lot of folks come to our school and ask about styles: “What style do you teach? What style is best? My neighbor said her boys do Tae Kwon Do and that’s best style of martial arts, but then my cousin said her kids are doing Karate and that’s what I should enroll my son in.”

The truth is there are certain differences between styles of martial arts – however, it’s not of great importance whether your child is training in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu or Waji Bongo (Okay, I made that last one up).  What is important is finding a school and instructor that are a good fit for your child and your family’s needs. There are mediocre instructors who teach Tae Kwon Do and there are great instructors who teach Tae Kwon Do - just as there are mediocre instructors who teach Kung Fu and there are great instructors that teach Kung Fu.

I suppose the question is whether you would rather choose a school based strictly on the style taught there or based on the quality of instruction provided there.

Best Regards,

Rich Brugger

Teaching Martial Arts & Life Skills to families in New Providence, Summit, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, and all of Northern Union County New Jersey.

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A question from a parent…

Dilemma for Parents: Am I Raising “A Quitter?” 

 This is an actual question from a parent that one of my fellow Martial Arts professionals forwarded on to me…

QUESTION: I am looking for ways to teach my child that quitting is
not an option. It seems that when he tries something new, he doesn’t
always see it through to the end. He puts up a real fight when we
tell him he shouldn’t quit. I find myself apologizing or taking
over if I can. Can you give me some advice?

ANSWER: It’s sometimes hard not to take over or to acquiesce to
quitting when children are struggling to achieve their goal. We
know in our hearts that it is best for a child to see something
through to its end so that s/he will feel the joy of success.

However, sometimes success does not happen on the first try. 

The underlying messageis clear: Everybody falls down. Don’t quit.

Be the one who stands back up, perseveres, and triumphs.

Here are some ways to teach your children to persevere:

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(1) Adjust the family language: What’s in a word? A lot! Use
language at home that shows that your family is filled with winners
who never give up. Ask your child…what do people say when they

know they will persevere? These phrases may be, “I can do it!”

“Winners never quit, quitters never win” “I will never give up!”

Ask your children when they have used these phrases.

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(2) Point it out: If your child exhibits perseverance, take notice
and let them know you’re proud! Tell them, “I know it was difficult
but you stuck it out and reached your goal. You must feel terrific
and I am so proud of you!” You can even keep track of these
instances and record them in ascrapbook. Awards can be given

periodically for stick-to-itiveness.

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Wishing you every success,

Rich Brugger

Karate World – Martial Arts for Life

Teaching Martial Arts and Lifes Skills to Families in New Providence, Summit, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, and all of Northern Union County New Jersey.