9/15/25: YOUTH PARENTS – MONDAY MOTIVATION FROM ELEVATED STUDIOS > WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
🥋 Discipline: Doing What’s Right, Even When It’s Hard
Discipline is one of those traits every parent hopes their child develops. It’s the ability to stay consistent, make good choices, and do the right thing—even when it’s not easy or fun. At Elevated Studios, we believe discipline isn’t about perfection, but about progress and persistence.
For kids, discipline looks like brushing their teeth without reminders, finishing homework before play, or sticking with a drill on the mat when they’d rather take a break. Every time they choose discipline, they’re building strength of character that will serve them for life.
🥋 Mat Application
This week, our coaches are showing students that discipline is more than just listening to instructions—it’s about following through. On the mat, kids practice discipline by:
- Showing up on time and ready to train
- Repeating drills with focus (even when it feels tough or boring)
- Respecting training partners and coaches
- Finishing strong instead of giving up halfway
These small moments in class add up to powerful habits. Just like learning a new technique, discipline gets stronger the more we practice it.
👨👩👧 Parent/Student Conversation Starters
On the drive home, try asking your child one of these questions to reinforce the lesson:
- “What part of class took the most discipline for you today?”
- “How did you push yourself when things felt hard?”
- “What’s one way you can show discipline at home this week?”
Your encouragement helps connect the dots between the mat and everyday life.
🌟 FAMILY Connection
Families in Wilmington, Delaware know how busy schedules can get—school, homework, sports, and family time. That’s why we love giving kids a place where discipline isn’t just taught, it’s lived. At Elevated Studios, every class is a chance for your child to grow stronger in both body and character.
Discipline isn’t built in one big leap—it’s strengthened through small, steady choices. Each time your child shows up for class, tries again after a mistake, or listens with respect, they’re taking another step toward becoming their best self.
Here’s to a disciplined (and rewarding!) week on and off the mat. 💪
—Mr. Steve
The Elevated Studios - Wilmington, DE