💥 Keep Improving, Keep Rising

At Elevated Studios here in Wilmington, Delaware, our Level Up Life theme for December is IMPROVEMENT — and it’s one of the most powerful lessons your child will learn in martial arts.

Improvement doesn’t come from big leaps.

It comes from tiny steps… taken consistently.

Kids often think they need to be “good right away,” but we teach them something better:

👉 You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be better than yesterday.

Every rep, every drill, every try creates real confidence — the kind that lasts far beyond the mats.

🥋 Mat Application

This week, Coaches are focusing on:

• Trying again after mistakes
• Finding small improvements in each round
• Celebrating effort, not perfection
• Building a growth-focused mindset

Encourage your child to choose one move they want to improve this week and practice it at home or during open mat.

💬 At-Home Conversation Starters

Ask:

1. “What’s one thing you improved in class today?”
2. “What felt easier this week than last week?”
3. “What’s one small goal you want to hit this month?”

These help your child notice their own progress — which builds inner strength.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s journey. Wilmington families make our tribe strong.

– Mr. Steve