How Kids Can Build Better Brain Habits in Five Minutes a Day Using Martial Arts With HomeDojo

Episode Highlights With AlexHow martial arts benefit the brain, what this particular type is, and why it’s especially beneficialWays martial arts can teach self regulation and calm for kidsThe rare forms of martial arts we are talking about and why there are only a few instructors in the worldThe body keeps the score, and how martial arts helps untangle some of these thingsHow these forms of martial arts lead to more oxytocin and less aggressionCrossbody movements benefit the nervous system and bodyHow these forms of martial arts can increase feelings of safety in the body and help the nervous system shift into parasympatheticThe core principles of these forms of martial arts and how they are beneficial to childrenHow kids can learn this approach at home with no driving required for parentsResources We MentionHomdojo.io/wellnessmamaThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.TED Talk: Cognitive KaliWhat Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi YamadaA course in Miracles online handbookLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.DRed Rising Series by Pierce BrownThanks to Our Sponsors: Zero Acre Farm - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking. Hiya Children's Vitamins - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet.