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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 things she saw and apply them to your training.  

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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, and you got uncomfortable.  You didn't think you could keep going.  You made the decision to stop.  

Maybe you heard from your child that it was TOO HARD.  You let them stop.  

But you know how good martial arts was for them.  You know how putting yourself through challenging tasks, constant adversity, and difficult situations was good for your personal...

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 others?
Some people have an easier time being and staying motivated than others. Or is there some other factors?
When we see students quit or fall off the wagon there are a few things we have noticed that are fairly consistent among them.

In this episode we are g...

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 and maybe NOT continue with.  But Martial Arts is one that they will not be quitting on.  

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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 what about the unsung heroes? What about all the behind the scenes action that takes place that people do not see? In this episode we talk all about the difference Nicole has had as the Canadian Team Manager. What she has done to prepare and what she also did to prepare when she was an athlete.  

You won't want to...

In this episode we have special guest Master Robert Scott.

Robert is a 7th Dan Black Belt in ITF Taekwon-Do, a professional photographer, a father, instructor, and coach. We talk all about instructing, coaching, and our training for the MDK Project where we both graduated. 

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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 done this wrong.  

In this episode we talk about our experience in giving feedback as a coach. This can help you as a parent give feedback to your child athlete or you as a coach give feedback to a student. Hope you Enjoy.

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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 meaning of PAIN and where people often mistake what we mean by PAIN.  

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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 know what success is. To you and only you. Understanding what success is to you will help you define what you want and What it will take to achieve it.  Success is different to everyone and it's important to know what YOU want. 

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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 experience and how very different they were.

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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.  

We go discuss the look a person get when that fire is scorching and when its about to go out and how you can use that to your advantage when you're in the ring.

Hope you enjoy

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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.  

We go discuss the look a person get when that fire is scorching and when its about to go out and how you can use that to your advantage when you're in the ring.

Hope you enjoy

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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"
In this episode we share some tips on how to create a summer routine for you and your family. 

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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 to take feedback as it relates to your martial arts training. But this can also help you in your day to day life.  We're all guilty of needing work with this and in this episode we hope to help.

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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 as a reminder of the importance the role of Father plays in a Childs life.  We remind the Dads who attend, the values we must instil, the example we must lead by, and the power we have. It’s up to us to lead by example to help the future generations grow up to be strong and capab...

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, and many others, successful in their career.  Whether you want to be a high level athlete, the best coach, or the best entrepreneur. You're going to need this.

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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 friendships gained.  As we have been to several events already this year, we have began to reminisce about some of the most memorable moments at tournaments and what we learned over the time. 

We cant wait to share with you PART 1 of this episode. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a 5 STAR review and let us know if the...

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 results as the ONLY measure of how we performed that day.  We didn’t get the medal placed on our neck? We did horrible! I wasn’t on the podium, I must have sucked that day. I lost my first round, Im not as good as them.

Though the Medal standing shows who won that particula...

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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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 listening.  Please like, subscribe, review, or comment.  Or all of the above. 

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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 stronger. Plus... I couldn't let my husband be the only Bad@ss. Listen in to hear my experience in my first cold Plunge.

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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 interaction.  One exchange with a student for me to realize why I actually enjoyed teaching. And then became good at it. 

I hope you enjoy this episode about and find some valuable information about what your purpose is and that moments in life can change who we are.

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 I can _____"

Join us as we go into some of the ways we can develop confidence for yourself or your child.


Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review.

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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 you train in.  But also a form of self respect and the care you have for yourself and your attention to detail.  

You won't underestimate the importance of tying your belt correctly after listening to this episode.  Don't forget to ask your instructor in the style you train how you to ti...

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 you.

As martial artists, we have a duty and obligation to those who support and encourage us on our journey. From the partner you work with in class to your parents who brought you to your  class, your spouse who watches the kids while you train, and even to your instructor who invests their time and e...

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 opens up about his journey from being a non-reader to embracing the world of books and how this shift has fueled his growth and accomplishments. Together, they discuss the powerful lessons they've gleaned from these literary gems and how they've shaped the way they conduct themselves in both their personal and professional lives.

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Welcome back friends to another episode of Off the Mat. Where we discuss martial arts training, primarily Taekwon-Do, and how we as parents, coaches, or students can live a better, healthier life through martial arts.

In this video we are talking all about supporting your athlete as they prepare for a tournament.  How you can support them emotionally, physically, and even through nutrition. We talk about how to help them leading up to a tournament, the day off, and even after.  Things to consider as you help them or yourself.

If you enjoyed this video pl...

Welcome to Off the Mat, the podcast that explores the world of martial arts from all angles. In this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of your martial arts training.

As martial artists, we all go through a period of growth where we may feel like we're getting worse. But fear not, this is a natural part of the process. In fact, it's a phase of growth that we must all go through in order to develop and refine our skills.

Join us as we discuss our own experiences with the peaks and...

Welcome to Off the Mat, the podcast that explores the world of sports and competition. In this episode, we're diving into the concept of "one shot" in competition. Whether it's a tournament, a game, or a race, you only get one chance to move onto the next round.

We'll discuss the importance of giving it your all in each round, because one slip-up can mean the end of your competition journey. We'll also explore the psychological impact of this pressure, and how athletes can cope with the stress and perform at their best.

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Hello and welcome another episode of Off the Mat! In this episode, I'm going to share my journey to the MDK Project and talk about how I'm feeling as I prepare for this 75-hour experience in Chino Hills, California.

For those of you who don't know, the MDK Project is a powerful and transformative experience designed for men who want to level up emotionally, mentally, and physically. It's an opportunity to improve the 5 F Bombs: Faith, fitness, finances, family, and fulfilment, so that we can live a life of purpose and meaning.

Leading up to...

Welcome to Off the Mat, where we bring our Martial Arts experience to help parents or practitioners to live their best lives. In this episode, we dive into the topic of Setting the Example, specifically in the context of parenting.

As parents, we all want our children to be happy, healthy, and successful. But sometimes, it can be a struggle to get our kids to be motivated or work harder. In this episode, we explore the role that we as parents play in setting the example for our children in the areas of physical health, nutrition, mental...

Are you a parent whose child participates in tournaments, but is struggling to handle a loss? If so, you won't want to miss Off the Mat Episode 4, where our host Josh Dumoulin shares his expert advice on how to help your child understand and overcome the disappointment of losing.

As a seasoned martial arts instructor and father himself, Josh understands the importance of keeping kids motivated, even in the face of defeat. In this episode, he'll share 3 powerful ways you as a parent can help your child process their emotions, learn from their experience, and bounce back...

Welcome to episode #3 of Off the Mat, the podcast where Josh Dumoulin and Nicole Stratychuk explore the intersection of mindfulness, personal development, and the power of challenge. In this week's episode, they delve into the concept of Suck Fest, a tradition based on the ancient Japanese practice of misogi.

Josh shares his personal journey participating in Suck Fest and the impact it had on him. This unique challenge is designed to push one's limits and set intentions for the coming year. Listen as Josh reflects on the three key lessons he learned during his participation in Suck...

Many people know what they want to achieve in their martial arts training and how to go about it, but they may not fully understand their 'why.' By uncovering this deeper purpose, you can stay more motivated, engaged, and focused on your training. In this episode, we dive into the importance of discovering your 'why' and how it can bring a whole new level of meaning and fulfillment to your martial arts practice. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and transformation. Thank you for listening, and we hope this episode inspires you to find your 'why' and...

Welcome to our first episode of Off the Mat! In this video, we discuss why we started this podcast and what our goals are.

Firstly, we want to help parents work more effectively with their kids, whether it be through teaching them new skills or helping them navigate difficult situations.

Secondly, we want to motivate and inspire adults who are looking to better themselves and make positive changes in their lives. Whether it be through learning new techniques or gaining new perspectives, we aim to provide valuable insights and advice.

Finally, we hope...