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Conflict Resolution

Let’s face it, conflict is hard and is bound to happen no matter what ground rules are put into place. Whether it’s on the playground or right in our own homes, children will clash. And while it can create challenging situations, it is a normal event that occurs between children. This is why conflict resolution is an essential life skill for them to learn. In order to help them, though, early instruction is key in making this a standard routine during disagreements with others. Often when children are involved in conflict, one of two things happen. Either the parent rushes into save their child or the child goes to an adult immediately. And yes, when there is physical violence ....
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Maintaining Healthy Development

With our country at somewhat of a standstill due to the current pandemic, it’s easy to get into a routine that is more laid back. Anything from going to bed late to increased screen time, habits may start leaning on the unhealthy side. And one of the major behaviors that appear when we are in a stressful situation is that we reach for comfort food. And while it may seem as though the current situation will only last for a short time, the long-term effects of our eating habits can have an impact on children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Therefore, it’s essential that parents maintain a healthy lifestyle for their family. In today’s ....
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Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the Pandemic – Part 2

We are all human and our responses to our current situation vary. Some have hunkered down and sorted through their new reality in a way that has motivated them to complete tasks and put new goals in place. Others have become increasingly overwhelmed and feel like they have no control over their lives at all. It’s important to note, however that there is not a right or wrong way to respond to what we have been presented with. It solely depends on each individual person and how they cope. And as parents are working to navigate their own emotions, they must also help their children manage their feelings.
When parents normalize feelings and show empathy, children are more receptive to ....
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Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the Pandemic – Part 1

As the pandemic carries on, our coping skills are starting to unravel. For many people, this has become the ultimate emotional test. As we continue to maintain our distance from each other, not only have our social lives been halted, but our emotional support is wavering as well. And while we have been living this reality this for some time, it is not getting any easier. In fact, it is getting a bit harder, especially for children. In order to mitigate this emotional imbalance, it is important to put things into place to help them feel morestable. Understanding that feelings and responses to the same pandemic are going to vary from person to person is important. Parents need to take time ....
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Additional Class Times Starting June 27

Wow!
We’ve had an amazing level of interest in our LIVE classes, and most of our time slots now have waiting lists. 🗓 I am happy to announce that beginning this Saturday, more class times will become available! Here are a few highlights:
Saturday classes are back!
Spectrum Skillz is being moved to Saturday
Weekday morning Wushu class will be available on Tue/Thu
Black Belts have a dedicated class on Fridays If you are already in a class or on our wait list, you do NOT need to resubmit. Only sign up if you would like to join a new class. As before, we are utilizing very strict safety and sanitization procedures including:
15-minute transition time between classes
10-student ....
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Wushu Central Re-Opens for In-Person Classes on Monday!

Please see the video below for important information about our safety procedures and re-enrollment processes: Remember:
Virtual Classes are still being offered
Live Classes have very limited availability Re-enroll for in-person classes here: https://forms.gle/ZFHJNL8zey5rpvkS7 ....
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Watch Yesterday's Belt Graduation Video

Yesterday was so much fun! It was so much fun awarding our kids their new belts. Coach Austin filmed and put together a great video showing our students at our Drive Thru Belt Graduation. Check it out! And thank you so much for making my day. Keep Moving Forward! ....
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If You Train More, You Gain More

It’s April 29, and Day 44 of Shelter in Place
I had a parent tell me the other day that their child is practicing Wushu every day because they are stuck at home. And I just thought that was so cool. It reminded me of classic Chinese Kung Fu TV-series - if you’ve never seen them, think The Mandalorian except set in ancient China with hundreds of competing warriors, monks, and Wushu schools. Often based on popular novels, the stories frequently have the protagonist trapped in a cave with nothing more than a Kung Fu book and an unlimited source of food and water (which is never adequately explained). He then spends years poring over the information in the book, practicing it to ....
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Belt Testing Begins Today

It’s April 27, and Day 42 of Shelter in Place
Belt Testing Begins Today! By now you should have booked a Belt Test private-lesson appointment for this week. If not, please do so right away by clicking the link near the bottom of this email. Select any date between April 27 and May 3, and remember to list your student’s current class and belt level. Modified Test Structure This month you will find that belt tests have been compacted to a shorter format, emphasizing grading of the most essential curriculum. Some elements will be skipped in this test, so if you were looking forward to enduring the 2-minute horse stance, you may need to hold your anticipation for the next ....
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We Improve Your Child's Bilateral Coordination - And Why It's Important

The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold. From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding. And while all skills are important for children to master, bilateral coordination is an important prerequisite for development of a variety of motor and cognitive skills. Bilateral coordination is the ability to synchronize both sides of the body in a controlled manner. An important aspect of this is “crossing the midline.” This is a spontaneous movement and involves being able to cross an imaginary line that runs down the center of the ....
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Abigail Agustin

Our experience here has been great so far. We love this place and the instructors. They are dedicated and have lots of patience with the kids. They are very attentive to the kids and correct them if they are not paying attention. Special thanks to coach Tan for doing such great job communicating with the little kids and connecting with their feelings. And also thanks to coach Troy for being playful with the younger kids to make class more fun but strict enough to the older ones when needed to be discipline.

Elena Galvan

I absolutely love everything about Wushu Central! The instructors are great and have such patience with the kiddos. They are good at communicating with the kids when they need correction and or help. Watching my kids is sometimes hard since I’m not on the floor with them to correct or help them. The instructors always see those that things I do and jump in to help them. You can see the passion in what they’re teaching at Wushu Central and I see the benefits of all that work at home in my kids! Thank you Wushu Central!

Ratan Mohla

This is an awesome place to learn Martial Arts. Kids enjoy the program a lot and importantly learn with the help of awesome and dedicated hard working coaches. Special Thanks to Coach Tyler and Coach Brandon and other coaches as well for providing an unforgettable attention and support to all the students. Highly recommend to everyone if they are interested in Martial Arts.

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