KNS Martial Arts
1305 Commissioners Rd East N5W 5Y5 London, ON, Canada

Why Virtual? Your child is going though a lot right now! Our age specific virtual programs are designed to help your child with : Physical and Mental health... Provides a sense of Normalcy Guidence from Mentors Provides Structure Come join in on then fun!! [email protected] www.knsmartialarts.com

Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the Pandemic Part 2 We are all human and our responses to our current situation vary. Some have hunkered down and sorted through their new reality in a way that has motivated them to complete tasks and put new goals in place. Others have become increasingly overwhelmed and feel like they have no control over their lives at all. It’s important to note, however that there is not a right or wrong way to respond to what we have been pr...Continue reading

Promoting good behaviour and re-directing poor behaviours will help your ninjas to: Focus on the good behaviour instead of the poor ones Have good decision-making skills Be intrinsically motivated to do great!... These strategies help leverage feel-good hormones like dopamine to help motivate our ninjas to do the right thing. When they’re praised for doing well, the reward center promotes dopamine production. When they anticipate praise or reward, dopamine levels also increase. They begin to relate these good feelings with doing the right thing and will more likely exhibit good behaviour in the future. Conversely, if they are being yelled at or reprimanded they will most likely not do it again. HoweverThey will not do it again because they fear the negative consequences. They will not do something because they don’t want to be yelled at and not because it is the right thing to do and that they shouldn’t do it because they want to be good. They can either tell themselves I don’t want to get yelled at or I want to be a good person. We want them to consider the latter.

Playful Connection Filling Your Child’s Emotional Cup Over the years, healthy connection levels between parents and children have decreased, leading to more challenging behaviors from children. Today's modern lifestyle has interfered with the opportunity for the parent-child bond to grow. This vital aspect of a child's life is essential for their emotional cup to be full, giving them healthy self-worth and self-esteem. To fill their cup, children need quality connection time ...with their parents every day. When they receive this, children will develop healthy self-worth and self-esteem and, therefore, approach the world with more kindness and compassion. The "emotional cup" metaphor created by Upbility, publishers of therapy resources, asks that you imagine children have a cup that needs to be filled with attention, affection, and security. When this cup doesn't get filled, misbehaviors, arguments, and aggressive behaviors may be exhibited. The cup can also be emptied by stress, loneliness, and punishments. Children need positive emotional fuel to get through their day in the most successful way possible. But when their emotional needs aren't met, they will misbehave to get the attention they are seeking from their parents. Implementing ways to keep their cup full will lead to more positive behaviors because children feel secure. One of the easiest ways to connect to a child and fill their emotional cup is through play. As Lawrence J. Cohen, author of "Playful Parenting," stated, "The single most important skill parents can acquire is playing." When children are babies, parents do just about anything silly to get them to laugh. But as children get older and can occupy themselves, playtime with parents is rare, if at all. Since play is the language of children, parents must learn to play again. Hide and seek, roughhouse and chase are just a few of the types of playtime connection children seek the most. The laughter that comes with this fills their emotional cup and reduces the chances for unwanted behaviors. As children grow and develop, parents need to continue nurturing the bond they have with their children even as they get older. This continual filling of the emotional cup will help children learn that they are loved, and they will learn to love others. Providing children with quality playtime connection is a proactive approach to parenting that will not only reduce negative, attachment-seeking behaviors but will foster healthy self-worth.

Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the Pandemic Part 1 As the pandemic carries on, our coping skills are starting to unravel. For many people, this has become the ultimate emotional test. As we continue to maintain our distance from each other, not only have our social lives been halted, but our emotional support is wavering as well. And while we have been living this reality this for some time, it is not getting any easier. In fact, it is getting a bit harder, espe...Continue reading

The Power of Predictability As hectic as life is most days, parents are often more concerned with getting everything done instead of strategically planning out their day so that it is predictable for their children. Knowing what activities to expect each day and knowing how parents will respond at the moment is critical in helping children feel safe. The consistency in this will ease children's moods and minimize the chances of a meltdown. Therefore, parents should establish ...Continue reading

If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a GREAT way. - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay2021

Awesome first night back in the Virtual Dojo. Students working hard and having fun!!

Maintaining Healthy Development With our country at somewhat of a standstill due to the current pandemic, it’s easy to get into a routine that is more laid back. Anything from going to bed late to increased screen time, habits may start leaning on the unhealthy side. And one of the major behaviors that appear when we are in a stressful situation is that we reach for comfort food. And while it may seem as though the current situation will only last for a short time, the long-t...Continue reading

Just believe in yourself, even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will. - Venus Williams We have to motivate ourselves even when we don’t feel confident. This month at KNS, we are teaching our students that believing in themselves is a driving force behind achieving success in life. We want them to get excited about their ability to accomplish their goals! #LessonOfTheMonth

Your expectations should never be higher than your work ethic. #BlackBeltAttitude

If you have a pet then you consider them a big part of the family. National Dress Up Your Pet Day is a REAL holiday created to make a special day for your pet and also to support the pet fashion community. Have you ever dressed up your pet? Is your pet dressed up right now? Share a photo in the captions! #DressUpYourPetDay

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CLASSES CANCELLED TODAY The London Fire Department has closed the Activity Plex due to the fire alarm going off this morning. We will keep you posted. Thank you Everyone

The is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one. #WorldKindessDay

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To our men and women in uniform.. Past, Present, and Future. You are our heroes. Thank you. #rememberancedayday https://images.app.goo.gl/STyt74YKorZ6cyvL9

New Week. New Goals. Believe in yourself. #CMAProud

We are open for regular scheduled classes tonight! Thanks

People with strong self-assurance can lead the way. Self-assurance means being confident in the trueness of your own self: You are who you want to be, you like what you like, and you are comfortable making the choices that you make. #LessonoftheMonth

Yes it's true!! KNS is known for our amazing children's martial arts programs, but did you know that we offer a Traditional Shorinji-ryu Karate program for Teens and Adults Our Adult Karate program focuses on the practical application of traditional karate and includes many drills and exercises that help our students develop both physically and spiritually while learning practical and effective self defense, all in a supportive and friendly environment. Interested in getting involved? Contact us today for a free trial.

It’s #NationalDessertDay! Calories don’t count today, so make sure to pick up that box of donuts you’ve been thinking about all week. You’ve earned it! We want to know your favorite dessert! Tell us with a GIF in the comments below.

KNS Martial arts teaches the way your child learns. At KNS, Karate is about more then just kicking and punching. It's about helping our students become the very best version of themselves. Come see the difference our experienced instructors can make in your child's life.... Now open at our brand new Activityplex London location and excepting new students in all of our age specific programs starting at age 4+ ** KNS Martial Arts is a proud member of WAKO Canada and adheres to all Covid 19 safety regulations including: Screening protocols for all members and parents Frequent hand washing and sanitation of all equipments and touch points Social distancing maintained during all classes All cleaning products used are anti fungal, anti viral and hospital grade. Want to get your child to be apart of the best Karate club in London? Contact us today for a free trial class.

Be your best self today. #MondayMotivation #BlackBeltAttitude

This year has been full of challenges, that is for sure but we are very thankful for our health,our family and our amazing students and friends! Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. We know this year will not be the same as most years for a lot of us, so we have decided to run classes tonight for anyone who wishes to join in.

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At KNS Martial Arts, all of our instructors and assistant instructors are required to undergo specialty training to understand the Physical, Emotional, Social and Intellectual stages of development for any of our age specific programs that they are involved in!! Just another way that KNS is upping the ante on children's martial arts instruction.,, NOW OPEN AT OUR BRAND NEW ACTIVITYPLEX LONDON LOCATION.... Currently excepting new students in all of our Age specific Shorinjiryu Karate programs for ages: 5-6 yrs 7-9 yrs 10-14 yrs 15-Adult PLUS our all new 14+ Skillz FIT Fitness Kickboxing classes., KNS Martial Arts is a proud member of WAKO Canada and maintains very high Covid-19 safety standards as per Provincial Health guidelines, including: Screening protocols for all staff, students and parents/guardians before entering our facility. Frequent hand washing and sanitization throughout the day. Social Distancing maintained in all classes. Extra cleaning of all equipment and training areas before and after every class. All cleaning products used are anti-fungal, anti viral and hospital grade. Want to be a part of the best Karate club London Contact us today to register for a free trial class

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