Northwest Martial Arts Academy

Northwest Martial Arts Academy Providers of exceptional quality martial arts instruction in Winnipeg since 2003. Programs available for new students ages 10 and up.

You know that moment when a white belt just... goes?We were doing simple kicks to hand targets. I told him, "You don't h...
09/19/2026

You know that moment when a white belt just... goes?

We were doing simple kicks to hand targets. I told him, "You don't have to be perfect. But don't miss."

Most beginners freeze for a second. Which leg? How high? Is this right?

This one didn't. Target up — kick. Target up — kick.

Every single time.

And suddenly I'm the one adjusting.

If you've ever watched your kid in class and wondered why the black belts sometimes look like they're the ones learning —
That’s what this one is about.

Article is called Enjoy Your Time With White Belts

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09/17/2026

a little rusty... front snap + round.
still hits!

If you watch a partner drill, you might see me off to the side.Not stepping in for every rep.Just walking past.Have you ...
09/14/2026

If you watch a partner drill, you might see me off to the side.

Not stepping in for every rep.
Just walking past.

Have you ever noticed that?

Why I Sometimes Step Back During Class

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Every so often a student lands something and just freezes."I can't believe I just did that."Nothing went wrong. It just ...
09/11/2026

Every so often a student lands something and just freezes.

"I can't believe I just did that."

Nothing went wrong. It just worked.

Then they try to force it back harder. It gets worse.

Our job then is to help them find it again. Not harder. Just again.

If you're curious what that moment looks like, you're welcome to come watch a class.

09/10/2026

Jab cross roundhouse = ONE movement. Save this breakdown.

Sometimes a child comes out of class and says:“That was hard.”That does not automatically worry me.The harder part is fi...
09/08/2026

Sometimes a child comes out of class and says:

“That was hard.”

That does not automatically worry me.

The harder part is figuring out what they actually mean by it.

When your child says something was hard, what do you usually think they’re trying to tell you?

I wrote about what I start looking for after I hear those words.

When Your Child Says, “It Was Hard”

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09/05/2026

Same book, same cradle. S1 you push it closed — pages flutter soft, no power. S2 you snap it — whump, hard stop.

Your reverse punch is the same. Don't push it to the target. Snap it at the target.

That soft vs snap is the difference between a push and a punch that lands.

09/05/2026

Same book, same cradle. S1 you push it closed — pages flutter soft, no power. S2 you snap it — whump, hard stop.

Your reverse punch is the same. Don’t push it to the target. Snap it at the target.

That soft vs snap is the difference between a push and a punch that lands.

At first, they want you to stay. Then one day you get, “Bye, Mom,” and they’re already through the door.Somewhere along ...
09/04/2026

At first, they want you to stay. Then one day you get, “Bye, Mom,” and they’re already through the door.

Somewhere along the way, the shoes come off, the belt gets fixed, and suddenly they’re more worried about getting to class than waiting for you.

As a parent, when did you first notice your child no longer needed you to walk them all the way in?

I wrote about what I start noticing after that point—and why I actually like when it happens.

The Moment You Stop Watching the Class

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If a child isn’t changing, repeating the same instruction louder may not be the answer.Sometimes I watch a student strug...
08/31/2026

If a child isn’t changing, repeating the same instruction louder may not be the answer.

Sometimes I watch a student struggle and realize something about the situation isn’t working.

The harder part is figuring out what.

As a parent, what usually tells you that it might be time to try a different approach?

I wrote about how I make that decision in class—and why changing what I’m doing doesn’t necessarily mean changing what I expect.

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