Ki Ken Tai Ichi – Mind, Sword and Body as One
Japanese Swordsmanship is much more than just swinging a wood or steel sword around. It can be broken down into the forging of the mind and the body and becoming one with the sword. The ultimate mastery of Japanese Swordsmanship lies in the unification of these three aspects into one. The mind, body and sword must move as one. This article dives into the intricate challenges to achieving this ultimate goal of swordsmanship.
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Soccer for Kids
A great team and tactical sport! Soccer, or European football, is a great way for your kids to have fun with friends or family in a park, or professionally in a club. Whether playing competitively or just for fun, your kids will love this game.
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Nurturing Resilience and Self-Assurance: Gymnastics and Mental Empowerment for Young Gymnasts in South Africa
This nurtures vital social skills like effective communication, cooperation, and empathy. The friendships formed within gymnastic Clubs create a supportive network that positively impacts a child's mental well-being.
Read moreBagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
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Guitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing their favourite songs on the guitar! The guitar is quite simple to learn and easy to carry to school or on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, anytime.
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Swimming is an essential life skill for every child
Swimming is an essential life skill for every child and acquiring the Basic Water Safety Skills from a young age can only benefit them. These Basic Water Safety Skills will equipt children with the fundamental life skills they need to survive any major/minor water mishaps. The 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide falls under drowning. Children between the ages of 1-4years makes up the majority of the annual estimated 360 000 deaths led by drowning.
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Goju Ryu Karate is the best thing you can do for your child!
For children, karate usually has a ‘levelling effect’ on a child’s nature. An aggressive child will become more tolerant, yet still retain their great spirit, whereas a very subdued child will become more self-protective and outgoing. More importantly, each child develops an understanding of children with opposite natures to themselves, and thus can handle them appropriately with confidence.
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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5 Reasons Why Spectators Aren’t Allowed In Dance Classes
Although spectators mean well, they always tend to form some sort of distraction. Be it two moms having a discussion, or a mom giving their child an encouraging wave during class. All of these things direct the attention away from the instructor.
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3 Steps to your NO LIMITS mindset-Be bold in 2020
“Nobody is going to put a limit on what I’m doing. I’m going to do what I want to do, when I want to do it. That is how I have always worked. If I want something I am going to go and get it.”- Michael Phelps.
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Tips for beginners learning Karate
When we start to learn something new, especially in a class format like karate classes, it can feel daunting and our self-consciousness can get the better of us. Sensei Leo Ming has some points to keep in mind, so that you can enjoy your classes, and get the most out of your karate learning journey.
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Martial Arts for Kids
Your kids can learn self defence while getting fit and having fun! Not all martial arts are about fighting - many are about fitness, concentration, and respect.
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Unveiling the Wonders of Children's Self Defence Classes
Yes, kids' self defence classes teach kids how to execute moves, but they also teach discipline and focus – skills that extend beyond the mat. The ability to concentrate, set goals, and work diligently to achieve them are invaluable life lessons.
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How to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
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Jewellery Making Activities for Kids
If your kids like to be creative, they will love making their own jewellery!
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Kick-Starting Soccer: A Guide to Early Engagement
Emphasize the importance of enjoying the game and learning from every experience.
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Fun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Keep the Little Ones Active and Smiling!
Divide the kids into teams and let them compete in various gymnastics-inspired challenges like sprints, relay races, and jumping contests. Award medals to the winners and create a lively, competitive spirit.
Read moreBeading for kids
Let your kids design and create their own jewellry through beading! Beading offers colorful projects that your kids can enjoy that will also make way for their creative sides to shine.
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Aquatic Centres for Kids
For fun and fitness, get your kids to an aquatic centre! Aquatic centres are common throughout South Africa and provide a great opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities, swimming lessons to pool parties.
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