How Kids Can Build Better Brain Habits in Five Minutes a Day Using Martial Arts With HomeDojo

Episode Highlights With Alex How martial arts benefit the brain, what this particular type is, and why it’s especially beneficial Ways martial arts can teach self regulation and calm for kids The rare forms of martial arts we are talking about and why there are only a few instructors in the world The body keeps the score, and how martial arts helps untangle some of these things How these forms of martial arts lead to more oxytocin and less aggression Crossbody movements benefit the nervous system and body How these forms of martial arts can increase feelings of safety in the body and help the nervous system shift into parasympathetic The core principles of these forms of martial arts and how they are beneficial to children How kids can learn this approach at home with no driving required for parents Resources We Mention Homdojo.io/wellnessmama The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. TED Talk: Cognitive Kali What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada A course in Miracles online handbook Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown Thanks to Our Sponsors: Zero Acre Farm - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking. Hiya Children's Vitamins - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet.