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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… without the power struggle.

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👉 What you’ll learn:
 • How to build a consistent training schedule so class stops feeling optional
 • The “snack and pack” system I use so we’re not scrambling and hangry in the car
 • A simple language shift that makes class feel like a privilege, not a chore
 • Why a pre-class ritual (not video games) can flip their mood fast
 • How to use encouragement instead of pressure to get them out the door
 • What to do if your child “doesn’t feel like going” but you know they love it

🎥 Watch next: For Parents: Raising Strong Kids in Martial Arts → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmtPAIOJr9RLanf-ALPJ_Wrr&si=mQIhTB2roAbrp3nF

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⏱️ Timecodes
 00:00 The daily battle to get them to class
 01:39 Tip 1: Set the schedule (and stick to it)
 03:03 Tip 2: Be prepared (snacks & gear ready)
 04:11 Tip 3: Change the language you use
 05:52 Tip 4: Create a pre-class ritual
 07:36 Tip 5: Use encouragement, not pressure
 08:46 Start with one win, build consistency
 10:17 Your invite to our private parent community

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 📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
 We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime — on and off the mats.

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