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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.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 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

⏱️ 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.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
 Website → https://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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Your child’s inner critic is loud. Let’s train it to coach, not crush. In this episode we share five practical tools parents can use to help kids 6–12 build confidence in sparring and class with a strong martial arts mindset… starting today.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to help your child “name the dragon” and lower its threat
• Simple if then plans kids can use when they get flustered
• Tiny wins ledgers that build real confidence, not hype
• A pregame script and postgame debrief any parent can run
• The single word that flips negative self talk into growth: yet
• How to stop the comparison trap and focus on their path

🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY

📌 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.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://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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STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
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Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:

• The truth about motivation (and why you don’t need more of it)
• How to catch yourself in the act of self-sabotage
• The power of one tiny aligned action
• Why visualizing success creates real momentum
• How small wins build lasting self-trust

💥 FREE RESOURCE: Want to help your kids train at home and stay consistent?
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🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Be proud you kept your promise
01:18 Why this matters
02:36 One good choice leads to another
03:14 Step 1 – Awareness: Stop and name it
05:12 Step 2 – Ask: What am I protecting myself from?
07:19 Step 3 – Take the smallest aligned action
09:10 Step 4 – Visualize success 5 minutes out
10:42 Step 5 – Celebrate the small wins
12:34 Quick recap of the 5 steps
14:17 Final thoughts: Say no to your excuses

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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.

👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca

Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Email → [email protected]

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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Struggling to get your kid to practice at home? You’re not alone. In this episode, we give you five practical ways to build the habit, keep it fun, and boost progress fast. Think martial arts mindset meets real parent tips that actually work.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to give kids ownership so they want to train
• The simple “start with why” script that sticks
• Schedule, plan, strategize — the 3-step routine
• Why you should train with them, not at them
• Fun over form: the habit that leads to black belt
• A free at-home training matrix to make it easy

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Why training together matters
00:22 Welcome + the big question
01:28 Tip 1: Let them have a say
04:40 Tip 2: Start with why
06:06 Make the vision board visible
07:11 Tip 3: Schedule, plan, strategize
12:28 Put practice on the calendar
14:28 Tip 4: Do it with them, not at them
17:56 Ask their coach’s cues
19:58 Tip 5: Fun over form
22:40 Free Victory Blueprint details
23:43 Rapid recap + subscribe

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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.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca

Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Email → [email protected]

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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This one’s for the dads. For parents who want to raise strong boys with martial arts mindset, character, and courage. If I were gone tomorrow… these are the 10 rules I need my sons to live by. Straight talk. Real tools. Parent tips martial arts that stick.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• The simple discipline routine that builds grit
• How to make integrity non-negotiable at home and on the mats
• Why comfort kills growth… and how to seek challenge
• A practical way to set higher standards for your family
• Work ethic vs talent and how to coach your kid through it
• The “serve first” rule that opens doors in sport and life

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

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Cold open: serve first
00:20 Why this message for dads
02:06 Rule 1: Discipline first
02:58 Rule 2: Live with integrity
03:57 Rule 3: Growth over comfort
05:05 Rule 4: Adapt to change
05:40 Rule 5: Set high standards
06:38 Rule 6: Work ethic beats talent
08:10 Rule 7: Serve first
09:11 Rule 8: Be courageous and kind
10:04 Rule 9: Guard your health
10:58 Rule 10: Protect the tribe
12:07 Bonus Rule 11: Always remember to love
13:20 Final challenge to dads

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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.
👉 If this helped your family, thank you for subscribing. It truly supports the mission and means a lot.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca

Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Email → [email protected]

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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Got a driven, ultra-competitive kid… but the class pace feels too slow? This episode gives parents real tools to keep that fire burning without the frustration. We dig into martial arts mindset, confidence training in Taekwon-Do, and practical parent tips for martial arts.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to reframe “mismatch” as a leadership win
• The 10-second partner script every kid should know
• How to ask the coach (the right way) and find your child’s B-game
• Simple at-home training… that you actually do together
• The truth: elite goals can feel lonely… and how to handle it

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

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Why your kid feels “held back”
05:00 Tip 1: Reframe the mismatch as leadership
14:07 Tip 2: The 10-second partner script
19:57 Tip 3: Ask the coach… for B-game focus
26:47 Tip 4: At-home work (do it with them)
33:41 Tip 5: The lonely road (and the payoff)
38:43 Recap, your next steps, and CTA

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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.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email → [email protected]

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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Vision boards help kids dream big… and then do the work. In this episode, we break down how parents can use a simple poster to build martial arts mindset, fuel confidence training in Taekwon-Do, and keep the black belt vision alive at home.

👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to define a clear black belt vision kids believe in
• Daily actions to “live like a black belt” now
• The right allies to share goals with and why it matters
• Simple reflection habits that keep motivation high
• Parent prompts to support consistency and self-mastery

🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY

⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Nothing is off limits
00:24 Welcome + summer challenge
01:32 Why vision boards for kids
03:06 What a vision board really is
04:50 Higher self and imagination
06:00 Champion’s original vision board
06:55 Keep the vision vivid
08:20 Define your black belt “why”
10:45 Images, words, and meaning
12:28 Live the vision now
13:54 White belts start like black belts
15:42 Daily reflection questions
16:58 Share with the right allies
18:20 Rituals to review your board
19:53 Parent questions that spark action
22:11 Take genuine interest as a parent
24:16 Family vision board plan + wrap

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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.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca

Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Email → [email protected]

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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Is your child new to sparring? This episode helps you turn those first shaky rounds into confident reps… with safety, patience, and a simple plan.

What you’ll learn

• Why “survival mode” is normal in early sparring
• The driving-lesson analogy that calms first-round nerves
• A quick gear and warm-up checklist parents can remember
• How to coach at home without being critical
• The one metric that matters most early on… consistency
• Josh’s first black belt tournament story and the light-bulb moment kids hit

Parent playbook

• Lead with patience. Praise effort and small wins.
• Ask, “What’s one thing you’ll try next round?”
• Let them figure it out in the ring. Be there, don’t rescue.
• Remind them to breathe. Then move. Then throw one clean combo.

Watch next
Start here: [For Parents: Kids & Sparring playlist link]

Connect with us
Instagram: Josh → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/

Instagram: Nicole → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/

Subscribe: https://m.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast

About Off The Mat
We help parents and martial artists raise strong, confident kids through mindset, skills, and discipline. New episodes weekly… join us.

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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If your kid is in sports or martial arts this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode of Off the Mat, I'll share the 22 hard truths every parent needs to hear if they want to raise strong, focused, confident kids.

These aren’t soft tips. These are real, practical lessons pulled from decades of coaching, parenting, and leadership so you can support your athlete without getting in their way.

Whether your child is a white belt or an elite athlete, this list will challenge you to grow with them.

Topics include:

• Why “being late” actually hurts your child’s progress
• Why you shouldn’t pack their gear at 12 years old
• What to say (and NOT say) after a tough class or game
• Why comparing your kid to others is killing their confidence

Listen, reflect, and maybe squirm a little. Then hit subscribe—we’ve got more coming.

— Josh Dumoulin
Coach | Host of Off the Mat

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💬 Drop a comment: Which tip hit you hardest?

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Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and start taking risks that actually matter? In this episode of Off the Mat, we dive deep into why taking risks is essential for personal growth, how to take those first scary steps, and actionable strategies to make bold moves in your life.

We share:

• Why playing it safe can hold you back from your full potential
• Real-life risks we’ve taken and the lessons learned
• Practical action steps to help you take your first bold moves today

Whether it’s in sports, martial arts, business, or everyday life, understanding how to take calculated risks can be a game-changer. Tune in and start challenging yourself to do things that scare you—but push you forward!

🔥 Join the conversation: Share in the comments one risk you’ve been thinking about taking.

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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?
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