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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👉 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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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.
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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]

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

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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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