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Off The Mat

Josh Dumoulin & Nicole Stratychuk

46 episodes

5 days ago

Send us a text Join our FREE Skool Community dedicated to helping parents with kids in Martial Arts: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Getting your kid to martial arts shouldn’t feel like a daily battle. In this video I give 5 real parent tips (schedule, mindset, rituals, language, encouragement) to help you build consistency, reduce whining, and protect their love for training. This is all about martial arts mindset, confidence, and routine… ...

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Send us a text Join our FREE Skool Community dedicated to helping parents with kids in Martial Arts: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Getting your kid to martial arts shouldn’t feel like a daily battle. In this video I give 5 real parent tips (schedule, mindset, rituals, language, encouragement) to help you build consistency, reduce whining, and protect their love for training. This is all about martial arts mindset, confidence, and routine… ...

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Episodes (20/46)

Off The Mat

EP 46: 5 Ways to Get Your Kid to Class Without the Fight

Send us a text Join our FREE Skool Community dedicated to helping parents with kids in Martial Arts: https://www.skool.com/off-the-mat-2701/about?ref=8abd7605a9694f68bcb79a2d393c903a Getting your kid to martial arts shouldn’t feel like a daily battle. In this video I give 5 real parent tips (schedule, mindset, rituals, language, encouragement) to help you build consistency, reduce whining, and protect their love for training. This is all about martial arts mindset, confidence, and routine… ...

5 days ago

11 minutes

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EP 45: Martial Arts Mindset: Turn Your Child’s Inner Critic Into a Coach

Send us a text Your child’s inner critic is loud. Let’s train it to coach, not crush. In this episode we share five practical tools parents can use to help kids 6–12 build confidence in sparring and class with a strong martial arts mindset… starting today. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to help your child “name the dragon” and lower...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

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EP 44: Beat Your Own Excuses: 5 Steps to Stay Motivated

Send us a text Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What yo...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

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EP 43: Get Kids to Practice at Home: 5 Proven Tips Parents Can Use Today

Send us a text 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. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to give kids ownership so they want to train ...

1 month ago

24 minutes

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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 that stick. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • The simple discipline routine that builds grit • H...

1 month ago

13 minutes

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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 parent tips for martial arts. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to reframe “mismatch” as a le...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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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. 👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to define a clear black belt vision kids believe in • Daily ac...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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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 learn Why “survival mode” is normal in early sparringThe driving-lesson analogy that calms first-round nervesA quick gear and warm-up checklist parents can rememberHow to coach at home without being criticalThe one metric that matters most early on… consistencyJosh’s first black belt tournament story and the light-bulb moment kids hitPa...

2 months ago

46 minutes

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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, 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 ...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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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 actionable strategies to make bold moves in your life. We share: Why playing it safe can hold you back from your full potentialReal-life risks we’ve taken and the lessons learnedPractical action steps to help you take your first bold moves todayWhether it’s in s...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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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 3 Pro Cards and secured her spot at the upcoming WNBF World Championships in November. We talk about: The prep process leading up to the showWhat it took physically and mentally to compete at that levelHow she navigated surprises on show day (including a division she didn’t ev...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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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 coach, these insights can unlock confidence, discipline, and resilience. From how your brain lies to you, to why discomfort is the path to growth, this workshop breaks down complex psychology into powerful, relatable lessons for kids aged 9–12 (and adults will get a...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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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 consistent in the little things is what leads to big-time mastery. We break down how consistency shapes character, how it helps kids (and adults) build confidence, and why showing up—especially on the days you don’t feel like it—is where the real growth happens...

3 months ago

42 minutes

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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 things she saw and apply them to your training. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www.championtkd.ca Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/ Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/ Email | championtkd15@gmail.com W...

1 year ago

44 minutes

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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, 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. ...

2 years ago

19 minutes

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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 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 ar...

2 years ago

22 minutes

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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 and maybe NOT continue with. But Martial Arts is one that they will not be quitting on. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www.championtkd.ca Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/ Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.c...

2 years ago

28 minutes

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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 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 t...

2 years ago

53 minutes

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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 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. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www....

2 years ago

31 minutes

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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 meaning of PAIN and where people often mistake what we mean by PAIN. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website | www.championtkd.ca Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/ Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/ Email | cha...

2 years ago

39 minutes