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Discipline isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about deciding earlier.
Most parents aren’t dealing with lazy kids.
They’re dealing with daily negotiations that quietly drain consistency.
When kids are asked to decide based on how they feel, the answer usually leans toward comfort. Screens. Couches. Skipping. That’s not a flaw. That’s human nature.
In this episode, we break down how discipline for kids is built when decisions are made in advance, not debated in the moment. This simple shift removes emotional tug-of-wars and replaces them with calm, clarity, and follow-through.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why asking “Do you want to go?” creates resistance
- How routine actually builds energy, not burnout
- The role identity plays in confidence and consistency
- Why preparation the night before matters more than motivation
- A simple phrase that removes daily negotiations
When kids hear “this is just what we do,” something changes.
Training stops being optional.
Discipline becomes part of who they are.
👉 Join our Off The Mat school community for deeper tools on discipline, confidence, and consistency:
https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a
🎥 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
- 0:00 Discipline isn’t trying harder
- 0:32 The hidden cost of negotiating
- 1:02 Why feelings can’t lead decisions
- 1:30 When the decision is already made
- 1:47 Preparation kills resistance
- 2:18 Why offering an out backfires
- 2:46 Identity builds confidence
- 2:55 One sentence that changes everything
📌 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.
STAY CONNECTED
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
Josh → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email →
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 | [email protected]
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Website | www.nurecover.com
Use COUPON CODE | JOSH66116
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By Josh Dumoulin & Nicole StratychukSend us a text
Discipline isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about deciding earlier.
Most parents aren’t dealing with lazy kids.
They’re dealing with daily negotiations that quietly drain consistency.
When kids are asked to decide based on how they feel, the answer usually leans toward comfort. Screens. Couches. Skipping. That’s not a flaw. That’s human nature.
In this episode, we break down how discipline for kids is built when decisions are made in advance, not debated in the moment. This simple shift removes emotional tug-of-wars and replaces them with calm, clarity, and follow-through.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why asking “Do you want to go?” creates resistance
- How routine actually builds energy, not burnout
- The role identity plays in confidence and consistency
- Why preparation the night before matters more than motivation
- A simple phrase that removes daily negotiations
When kids hear “this is just what we do,” something changes.
Training stops being optional.
Discipline becomes part of who they are.
👉 Join our Off The Mat school community for deeper tools on discipline, confidence, and consistency:
https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a
🎥 Watch next:
For Parents: Raising Strong Kids in Martial Arts
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmtPAIOJr9RLanf-ALPJ_Wrr&si=mQIhTB2roAbrp3nF
=============================
📱 Subscribe to Off the Mat Podcast HERE:
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/off-the-mat/id1672160372
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/17JWPk4LPRAyiXkyPWxHrD
Amazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5eb5541a-ddf9-48b8-870e-eaace60ff7c8/off-the-mat
Google → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTEyODg1LnJzcw
⏱️ Timecodes
- 0:00 Discipline isn’t trying harder
- 0:32 The hidden cost of negotiating
- 1:02 Why feelings can’t lead decisions
- 1:30 When the decision is already made
- 1:47 Preparation kills resistance
- 2:18 Why offering an out backfires
- 2:46 Identity builds confidence
- 2:55 One sentence that changes everything
📌 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.
STAY CONNECTED
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
Josh → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email →
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 | [email protected]
WANT A ICE BATH FOR HOME?
Website | www.nurecover.com
Use COUPON CODE | JOSH66116