Off The Mat
Welcome to Off The Mat, where we're dedicated to helping parents and athletes of all ages achieve their full potential in sports, particularly martial arts. Whether you're a parent looking to help your child improve their martial arts performance, or an adult looking to get more motivated and become a better version of yourself in martial arts, we've got you covered. Our goal is to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on how to improve your mindset, training, and overall approach to martial arts. We'll also be sharing inspiring stories of martial artists who have overcome obstacles and achieved great success, discuss about different types of martial arts competitions, their rules and how to prepare for them. So join us on our journey to help you and your loved ones achieve greatness in martial arts, and become the best versions of yourselves. Thank you for being here.
Episodes
33 episodes
033: World Championships Recap
The World Championships have finished and now it's time to recap. In this episode Nicole talks all about her experience as the TEAM Manager for Team Canada, the athletes, and the tournament overall. How you can take the thing...
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Episode 33
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44:54
032: Why Its Not Too Late To Get Back
Maybe you trained martial arts... Then, for whatever reason, you stopped going. It could have been life situation, you moved, affordability. Maybe you made a permanent decision on temporary feelings. It got hard, difficult, ...
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Episode 32
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19:10
032: How To Stay Motivated
Feel like you or your child has a hard time staying motivated?Feel like you fall off the tracks easily?We see students come and go. So what makes some stay longer than others? How do some have the motivation to train more than...
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Episode 32
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22:58
031: Why I Won't Let My Kids Quit!
We see students come... and go. And for the ones that stay, we get to see their potential. We get to see their accomplishments, their strength, and the good they can do. There may be "activities" or sports my kids will try a...
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Episode 31
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28:35
030: TEAM Manager Vs Athlete
Coming from being an athlete at local, national, and international events. We're not strangers to the hard work and discipline of competition. The struggles, the training, and the time one puts in to achieve greatness.But wh...
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Episode 30
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53:44
028: How To Give Feedback...
We've talked about how to receive feedback.But... what about how to give feedback.As a parent, coach, instructor, and mentor we are always giving feedback. Over the years we have done this right... and we have definitely d...
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Episode 28
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31:20
027: PAIN Is The Best Instructor...
Who is the best instructor? When we think about this we often think of an individual in our life. Someone who made a difference. A coach, a teacher, a mentor. But what about PAIN?In this episode we dive a little deeper into the me...
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Episode 27
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39:48
026: Are These The Top Traits For Success?
In this episode we talk all about success. What is Success? What does success mean? What are the qualities of success? Is there a secret formula for success?Whether you want to be a world champion or an entrepreneur, it's important to k...
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Episode 26
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28:19
025: What Did It Take To Get A Black Belt...
In this episode we talk about a recent Black Belt testing. What preparation is involved, how the testing went, and what lessons there are to learn from a black belt testing. We also talk about our first Black Belt testing and our experien...
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Episode 25
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55:06
024: How To Light The Fire Inside...
This week we go into the Fire Inside all of us. That candle that burns. The candle that can either be blown out... or turned into a blazing glory. All of us have it inside of us. It's up to us to set it ablaze. W...
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Episode 24
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36:55
023: How To Create A Summer Routine For You... And Your Kids
Summer can be tough for families when it comes to routine... But it doesn't have to be. Something we hear often from parents:"I cant wait for the kids to be back in school" "we cant wait for routine again""The kids are so bored...
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Episode 23
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38:17
022: How To Receive Feedback...
One thing we notice while teaching is how people receive feedback. We all take it in different ways. Also what is going on in your life when receiving feedback can affect how you take the feedback. In this episode we talk about how ...
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Episode 22
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34:56
021: The relationship between a Father and their children…
Recently on Fathers Day we held a special “Dads in the Dojang” day. Here we take the kids and Dads through an experience that is unlike anything else. We train together, sweat together, and bond. This class serves ...
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Episode 21
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41:43
020: This #1 Trait Is What Made Me Successful...
There are many traits you need to be successful. If you want to be the best in any field, which you should strive to be the best in what you do, this is the most important. It was this one thing I possessed the most that made me, a...
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Episode 20
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31:34
019: Our Most Memorable Tournaments... PART 1
After 30 years of training, competing, and coaching, you can imagine we have countless memories at tournaments and events. Tournaments have been a big part of our Taekwon-Do journey and we have had many lessons learned, funny moments, and...
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Episode 19
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1:06:28
018: Medal Results Do Not Reflect Performance
All too often we associate the medal results to our performance. Did we get Gold? No? So that means we sucked, right? Well… Not necessarily. One of the biggest mistake we see people, especially early on, do is place the resu...
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Episode 18
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31:56
017: Value of Goal Setting
We all have goals. But how many people set goals and make them clear to Ourselves, Friends, Family...The importance of goal setting CAN'T be understated. Set goals, BIG goals, and make a plan to execute.
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Episode 17
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35:23
016: Don't Be A Punching Bag
Don't be a punching bag. Don't just stand there and take it. Stand up for yourself. You don't have to just take the punches, the insults, the abuse. You have to take a stand. Don't be a punching bag.Thank you for...
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Episode 16
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25:00
015: My First Cold Plunge
As someone who hates the cold, I never thought I would have done a cold plunge, Ice bath, or anything involving me in ICE COLD water. But... I wanted to show myself, my family, friends and others that we are mentally and physically st...
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Episode 15
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23:41
014: How I started Teaching
I don't know what it was... But I definitely DID NOT like teaching martial arts when I started. I was young.I liked training.I liked competing.But I did not enjoy teaching. AT ALL!But it took one moment. One ...
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Episode 14
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12:52
013: How to Develop Confidence
Hey everyone!This is one of the most common question or topic we get asked when people start with us in Taekwon-Do. "I want to be more confident""I want my child to be more confident""How do I develop confidence so...
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Episode 13
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30:32
012: The Importance of Tying Your Belt
In todays episode we go into the importance of tying your belt. CORRECTLY. It is more than just a way to show your rank but a discipline in itself. It is a way you present yourself to others. A form of respect. To others and the Art...
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Episode 12
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24:21
011: Do your BEST
Welcome to Off The Mat, the martial arts podcast that delves deep into the world of Taekwon-Do and traditional martial arts. In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of doing your best, not just for yourself but for others around ...
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Episode 11
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19:14
010: 3 Books That Made An Impact On Us
Join your hosts us as we dive deep into the stories and insights from three life-changing books that have had a profound impact on our personal growth, decision-making, and business success. In this eye-opening episode of Off the Mat, Josh open...
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Episode 10
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39:40