Since its establishment in 1989, Life Skill Academy has fostered a vibrant community where individuals of all ages can truly thrive and have a great time. Located at 322 Millbury Ave in Millbury, Life Skill Martial Arts caters to a diverse range of students, spanning from 4-year-olds to seasoned 70-year-olds. Offering an extensive selection of […]
Stress is a significant part of our lives today. And while we all experience it, children and teens have a more difficult time managing it. Academic pressure, social tensions, family stressors, etc. all impact a young person’s mental well-being. For this reason, it’s important for parents to help their children develop coping skills by guiding […]
We live in a competitive world and most parents would jump at the chance to give their child every advantage imaginable. The world can also be unkind and, as parents, we feel a need to protect our children from everything possible. And yes, parents are supposed to help and protect their children but when does […]
Is Your Child Ready for School? The past year and a half of school have been such a tumultuous ride. From school closures to virtual classes to partial reopening, it seems as if our children have experienced every out-of-the-norm scenario we could come up with. And although the goal was to keep them safe, children’s […]
Did you know that many, many, many years ago some martial arts were taught in secrecy? Schools like Life Skill Martial Arts in Millbury, Massachusetts did not exist. Most students trained solely for self-defense and meditation. At that time the other benefits of martial arts training like focus, discipline, body awareness and motor skills were […]
Children’s challenging behaviors have long been the focus of adults’ pessimistic viewpoint of characteristics that don’t fit the mold of societal expectations. This rigid “deficit thinking” causes parents to complain about their child’s qualities and make them try to “fix” what is wrong or make excuses as to why they can’t do certain things. However, […]
Over the past year, children have faced many disturbances in their daily lives and interactions. These things have contributed to a lot of emotional imbalance and brought on or exacerbated feelings of sadness, fear, and anxiety. Since children are still developing abilities to regulate their strong and ever-changing emotions, they need assistance in strengthening these […]
Three and four year olds grow at a rapid rate in all areas of development. They are discovering new things daily, while also learning how to cope with new challenges. Additionally, they are in pursuit of autonomy, which can lead to behavioral issues that the adults in their lives often become frustrated with. The problem comes in […]
When you hear the term “school readiness,” the first thing most people think of is children knowing academic basics that will help them meet the demands of the classroom. While these cognitive skills are essential, teachers feel that skills in the other areas of child development are just as, or more important. Social, emotional, and […]
There are many reasons to enroll our child(ren) in a martial arts program. If you are a parent looking to find a program for your child that you can support, here are five reasons why parents find martial arts is a good fit for not just their children, but their entire family! Teaches Discipline. Martial […]
1. Every behavior has a positive intention and is a sign of our children’s individuality. Sometimes children may act strange or out-of-bounds during class only because he or she is simply finding his or her own path. Many parents and teachers have a distorted perception of strange or aggressive behavior. We shouldn’t assume that strange […]
Why? Here’s a few reasons: Life Skills: For us, martial arts is more than just punching and kicking, it’s a way of life. Our instructors use the martial arts as a vehicle to teach the valuable Life Skills of: Respect, Discipline, Confidence, Communication, Honesty, and Self Esteem. These are the real lessons that your kids […]
The world can be a scary place – as adults, we know this all to well. But when we’re children, we’re innocent. Perhaps, we may even be just a bit naive. When we find ourselves in a sticky situation, we’re reminded of just how unpredictable life can be and how the world around us can […]
Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one in four students has reported […]
Over the last 30 years we have helped thousands of kids in Massachusetts become stronger mentally physically emotionally and socially. Many parents come to me because their child seems to sit on the sidelines, so to speak. They are really shy around people. They child doesn’t make friends easily. The child doesn’t like to participate in sports […]
Hey Parents, Stan Tabor here from Life Skill Martial Arts. Over the last 30 years we’ve been helping parents help their kids grow stronger physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. I get to talk to a lot of parents and it seems like the stress, worry and anxiety level of parents is really high right now […]
Catch Kids Doing Good! A good finder is a parent, teacher, or friend that is always looking for those good things that others do. It’s all too natural for us to look for the negative and certainly we’re going to find what we look for. Most parents and teachers constantly tell kids what they did […]
How Mirror Neurons Impact Learning Learning is a big part of child development and how children learn things is dependent on a variety of factors. Much of the time, observational learning contributes to how children learn information and behaviors. This type of social learning can be greatly influential because of the role that mirror neurons […]
Historically, martial arts have been a part of most civilizations. From Greek and Roman wrestling, Western Boxing and fencing to Chinese Kung Fu and Japanese Karate, martial arts have a long and interesting history. Regardless of where or when people lived, knowing the proper way to move (AKA “Get Out Of Trouble”), strike, and defend ourselves […]
Uniforms can be a great way to create a union among members in an organization and create a consistent appearance. For centuries, a vast array of industries have used uniforms, including: • Schools, • Militaries, • Sports Teams • Performance Troupes, • Workplaces… Uniforms help us distinguish one group or organization from another. While differentiation […]
The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold. From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding. And while all skills are important for children to master, bilateral coordination is an important prerequisite […]
How to stop kids from developing the Habit of Quitting This year marks Life Skill’s 30th anniversary! Boy, Time Flies! I feel very lucky to be able to look back and see so many close relationships, so many memories and so many students who have realized their goal of becoming Black Belt Leaders. As we […]
Respect As parents, we are responsible for teaching our kids how to treat others the way we want to be treated. When we begin this lesson we teach kids respect for others. Studies show that children as young as 2-3 years old are able to empathize with others. Kids can pick up on the fact that others have […]
Confidence Starts With… Here are some ideas on how parents can help kids to develop Confidence outside Life Skill Martial Art classes! • Change the way we talk Sometimes we say “I can’t” when standing in front of a challenge, but basically, we mean “I don’t know how to do this…yet”. Try to avoid the […]
The Family That Kicks Together Sticks Together If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely to bore your 7-year-old son – and vice versa. There’s one exception that we know of – and […]
Why do people bully? There are a lot of reasons why people feel the need to bully others. The primary reasons are: Trying to fit in and feeling that bullying is the way Feel better, by making others feel like less. They too are being bullied It is important to remember that people who bully […]
Being proactive, with children, means helping them learn in a positive versus negative manner. That’s my approach on working with children, I think it gives you a lot less stress, it makes you feel better about yourself, it helps you develop great relationships with children. There was this professor, his name was Douglas McGregor. He […]
When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that the martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms of martial arts that are […]
If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely to bore your 7-year-old son – and vice versa. There’s one exception that we know of – and that’s taking Life Skill Martial Arts classes! Studying martial arts […]
One of the Key things that will Influence your child the MOST (Besides awesome parents like yourself) is their Environment. Kids Copy. The Life Skill Culture was specifically designed with this in mind. STRUCTURE From the moment your child walks into Life Skill and bows at the door (“Hello Sir/ Hello Ma’am!” ), RESPECT is […]
You may hear your child’s martial arts instructor talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a child’s ability to perform in class which will lead to more confidence. With more confidence comes the ability to achieve faster and farther! Another great benefit to practicing […]
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