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
43 episodes
EP 43: Get Kids to Practice at Home: 5 Proven Tips Parents Can Use Today
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.
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Episode 43
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24:10
EP 42: 10 Rules For My Sons: A Dad’s Guide To Strength, Integrity, and Service
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...
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Episode 42
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13:58
EP 41: Competitive Kid in Martial Arts: 5 Tips to Thrive in Class
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 ...
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Episode 41
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40:55
EP 40: Vision Boards for Kids: Define It. Live It. Reflect.
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....
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Episode 40
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25:49
EP 39: New to Sparring? Help Your Child Win the First Round
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 learnWhy “survival mode” is normal in early sparring<...
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Episode 39
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46:38
EP 38: Top 22 Coaching Tips for Parents of Athletes & Martial Artists
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, confi...
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Episode 38
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20:09
EP 37: Why Taking Risks is the Key to Growth
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 ...
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Episode 37
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48:25
EP 36: From 5 Gold Medals to the World Stage | Nicole’s WNBF Bodybuilding Journey
In this episode, we dive deep into Nicole’s incredible journey at the recent WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) competition — where she walked away with 5 Golds, 1 Silver, and an unexpected Bronze, plus earned ...
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Episode 36
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1:01:43
EP 35: 5 Psychology Truths Every Young Athlete Must Understand (or Risk Falling Behind)
In this episode, we dive into the 5 must-know truths about how your brain works—and how understanding these lessons can transform your training in Taekwon-Do, sports, and life. Whether you're a young martial artist, a parent, or a coac...
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Episode 35
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35:05
EP 34: The Power of Consistency: Mastery Starts Here
In this episode, we dive into one of the most underrated superpowers out there—consistency. This conversation was inspired by the life skill we’ve been teaching at Champion Taekwon-Do, and it turned into a deeper talk about how staying c...
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Episode 34
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42:17
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