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Welcome to Off The Mat, where we're dedicated to helping parents and athletes of all ages achieve their full potential in sports, particularly martial arts. Whether you're a parent looking to help your child improve their martial arts performance, or an adult looking to get more motivated and become a better version of yourself in martial arts, we've got you covered. Our goal is to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on how to improve your mindset, training, and overall approach to martial arts. We'll also be sharing inspiring stories of martial artists who have overcome obstacles and achieved great success, discuss about different types of martial arts competitions, their rules and how to prepare for them. So join us on our journey to help you and your loved ones achieve greatness in martial arts, and become the best versions of yourselves. Thank you for being here.
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Send us a text Join our FREE Online School Community: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a What if losing is the skill your child needs most? In this video, we dig into martial arts mindset, resilience, and how learning to lose actually builds confidence that lasts a lifetime. If your child struggles after tough sparring matches or setbacks, this one’s for you. 👉 What you’ll learn: • Why losing builds resilience, grit, and perspective • How to talk...
Send us a text Join our FREE Skool community: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Every athlete wants to be great… but very few are willing to feel uncomfortable long enough to actually get there. In this video, Josh breaks down the mindset shift that separates average athletes from high performers — and how parents can coach their kids to lean into discomfort instead of running from it. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for we...
Send us a text 🎯 Join our FREE Skool Community → https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Parents say their kids can’t focus or get motivated for martial arts class... but it’s not about discipline—it’s about preparation. This one-hour tweak before training builds focus, confidence, and connection. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthem...
Send us a text Join our FREE Skool Community dedicated to helping parents with kids in Martial Arts: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Getting your kid to martial arts shouldn’t feel like a daily battle. In this video I give 5 real parent tips (schedule, mindset, rituals, language, encouragement) to help you build consistency, reduce whining, and protect their love for training. This is all about martial arts mindset, confidence, and routine… ...
Send us a text Your child’s inner critic is loud. Let’s train it to coach, not crush. In this episode we share five practical tools parents can use to help kids 6–12 build confidence in sparring and class with a strong martial arts mindset… starting today. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to help your child “name the dragon” and lower...
Send us a text Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What yo...
Send us a text Struggling to get your kid to practice at home? You’re not alone. In this episode, we give you five practical ways to build the habit, keep it fun, and boost progress fast. Think martial arts mindset meets real parent tips that actually work. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to give kids ownership so they want to train ...
Send us a text This one’s for the dads. For parents who want to raise strong boys with martial arts mindset, character, and courage. If I were gone tomorrow… these are the 10 rules I need my sons to live by. Straight talk. Real tools. Parent tips martial arts that stick. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • The simple discipline routine that ...
Send us a text Got a driven, ultra-competitive kid… but the class pace feels too slow? This episode gives parents real tools to keep that fire burning without the frustration. We dig into martial arts mindset, confidence training in Taekwon-Do, and practical parent tips for martial arts. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to reframe “mi...
Send us a text Vision boards help kids dream big… and then do the work. In this episode, we break down how parents can use a simple poster to build martial arts mindset, fuel confidence training in Taekwon-Do, and keep the black belt vision alive at home. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to define a clear black belt vision kids believ...
Send us a text Is your child new to sparring? This episode helps you turn those first shaky rounds into confident reps… with safety, patience, and a simple plan. What you’ll learn Why “survival mode” is normal in early sparringThe driving-lesson analogy that calms first-round nervesA quick gear and warm-up checklist parents can rememberHow to coach at home without being criticalThe one metric that matters most early on… consistencyJosh’s first black belt tournament story and the light-bulb mo...
Send us a text If your kid is in sports or martial arts this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this episode of Off the Mat, I'll share the 22 hard truths every parent needs to hear if they want to raise strong, focused, confident kids. These aren’t soft tips. These are real, practical lessons pulled from decades of coaching, parenting, and leadership so you can support your athlete without getting in their way. Whether your child is a white belt or an elite athlete, this list will...
Send us a text Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and start taking risks that actually matter? In this episode of Off the Mat, we dive deep into why taking risks is essential for personal growth, how to take those first scary steps, and actionable strategies to make bold moves in your life. We share: Why playing it safe can hold you back from your full potentialReal-life risks we’ve taken and the lessons learnedPractical action steps to help you take your first bold moves todayWh...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into Nicole’s incredible journey at the recent WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) competition — where she walked away with 5 Golds, 1 Silver, and an unexpected Bronze, plus earned 3 Pro Cards and secured her spot at the upcoming WNBF World Championships in November. We talk about: The prep process leading up to the showWhat it took physically and mentally to compete at that levelHow she navigated surprises on show day (including a divisio...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the 5 must-know truths about how your brain works—and how understanding these lessons can transform your training in Taekwon-Do, sports, and life. Whether you're a young martial artist, a parent, or a coach, these insights can unlock confidence, discipline, and resilience. From how your brain lies to you, to why discomfort is the path to growth, this workshop breaks down complex psychology into powerful, relatable lessons for kids aged 9–12 (and ad...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into one of the most underrated superpowers out there—consistency. This conversation was inspired by the life skill we’ve been teaching at Champion Taekwon-Do, and it turned into a deeper talk about how staying consistent in the little things is what leads to big-time mastery. We break down how consistency shapes character, how it helps kids (and adults) build confidence, and why showing up—especially on the days you don’t feel like it—is where the real...
Send us a text The World Championships have finished and now it's time to recap. In this episode Nicole talks all about her experience as the TEAM Manager for Team Canada, the athletes, and the tournament overall. How you can take the things she saw and apply them to your training. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www.championtkd.ca Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/ Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/ Email | championtkd1...
Send us a text Maybe you trained martial arts... Then, for whatever reason, you stopped going. It could have been life situation, you moved, affordability. Maybe you made a permanent decision on temporary feelings. It got hard, difficult, and you got uncomfortable. You didn't think you could keep going. You made the decision to stop. Maybe you heard from your child that it was TOO HARD. You let them stop. But you know how good martial arts was f...
Send us a text Feel like you or your child has a hard time staying motivated? Feel like you fall off the tracks easily? We see students come and go. So what makes some stay longer than others? How do some have the motivation to train more than others? Some people have an easier time being and staying motivated than others. Or is there some other factors? When we see students quit or fall off the wagon there are a few things we have noticed that are fairly consistent among them. In thi...
Send us a text We see students come... and go. And for the ones that stay, we get to see their potential. We get to see their accomplishments, their strength, and the good they can do. There may be "activities" or sports my kids will try and maybe NOT continue with. But Martial Arts is one that they will not be quitting on. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www.championtkd.ca Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/ Nicole's Instagram | https://...
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