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Melody Shuman

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Professor Melody Shuman is a world champion martial arts practitioner, coach and instructor from the state of Louisiana. She was also a Disney employee and founder of the Little Ninjas program that so many of us know. I believe that competition is really how you measure yourself. Win, lose or draw, you become a better version of yourself because of the energy and effort it takes to compete...  Professor Melody Shuman - Episode 232 Size is considered an advantage in most sports including martial arts. The bigger you are, the more likely you’ll be victorious, whether that’s in competition or a self-defense situation. When it comes to Professor Melody Shuman, winning is not about your size, it’s about hard work and a little bit of luck. She wasn’t gifted with height, but it didn’t stop her from competing in tournaments and ultimately becoming a martial arts champion. Professor Shuman’s story is nothing short of amazing because she embodies the notion that size doesn’t matter. 

Professor Melody Shuman is a world champion martial arts practitioner, coach and instructor from the state of Louisiana. She was also a Disney employee and founder of the Little Ninjas program that so many of us know. I believe that competition is really how you measure yourself. Win, lose or draw, you become a better version of yourself because of the energy and effort it takes to compete... Professor Melody Shuman - Episode 232 Size is considered an advantage in most sports including martial arts. The bigger you are, the more likely you’ll be victorious, whether that’s in competition or a self-defense situation. When it comes to Professor Melody Shuman, winning is not about your size, it’s about hard work and a little bit of luck. She wasn’t gifted with height, but it didn’t stop her from competing in tournaments and ultimately becoming a martial arts champion. Professor Shuman’s story is nothing short of amazing because she embodies the notion that size doesn’t matter.

Episode 232 - Professor Melody Shuman

Melody Shuman brings knowledge and understanding to this episode of Kick’n Life!  On this episode of Kick’n Life, ‘Master’ Rich Grogan welcomes child development superstar and wildly successful entrepreneur, ‘Master’ Melody Shuman. Melody joins Rich to share her wealth of knowledge on how to successfully connect and communicate with children of all ages. We learn how connecting with kids is much more than simply learning how to speak their language, it is about understanding their level of mental, physical, and emotional development, and maturity. Plus, as always Rich has a powerful message from our friends at #becomethelion, and we get a #righthookofreality reminder to “be who you were born to be.” Join us for this episode of Kick’n Life! About the Show: Website: Kick’n Life Facebook: @kicknlife Rich Grogan on Twitter: @kicknlife Get Kick’n Life on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more.  The post Melody Shuman Joins the Show! appeared first on KickinLife with Master Rich Grogan.

<h1>Melody Shuman brings knowledge and understanding to this episode of Kick’n Life!</h1> On this episode of Kick’n Life, ‘Master’ Rich Grogan welcomes child development superstar and wildly successful entrepreneur, ‘Master’ Melody Shuman. Melody joins Rich to share her wealth of knowledge on how to successfully connect and communicate with children of all ages. We learn how connecting with kids is much more than simply learning how to speak their language, it is about understanding their level of mental, physical, and emotional development, and maturity. Plus, as always Rich has a powerful message from our friends at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23becomethelion&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#becomethelion</a>, and we get a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23righthookofreality&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#righthookofreality</a> reminder to “be who you were born to be.” Join us for this episode of Kick’n Life! <h5>About the Show:</h5> Website: <a href="http://www.kicknlifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kick’n Life</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kicknlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kicknlife</a> Rich Grogan on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kicknlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kicknlife</a> Get Kick’n Life on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. The post <a href="https://www.bullyproofpodcast.com/2017/09/04/melody-shuman-joins-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melody Shuman Joins the Show!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.bullyproofpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KickinLife with Master Rich Grogan</a>.

Melody Shuman Joins the Show!

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Melody Shuman shares stories and discusses her journey to becoming a successful youth sports coach.Melody Shuman is a martial arts world champion. She started and ran a successful chain of martial arts schools, then re-invented her entire business and has created a booming business teaching martial arts, and teaching others how to start their own schools.Website: skillzconnect.com; Coming soon: skillzworldwide.comFacebook: /MelodyShumanPageTwitter: @mastermelodyListen Now:Listen in ITunes: Itunes linkListen in Stitcher: Stitcher linkQuote'Have every student become a better version of themselves' - Melody ShumanThe evolution of martial art schools	Most martial art programs were developed for adult males. Melody has studied teaching and designed her schools to teach males and females at the appropriate age level.Teaching Children &amp; Keeping it FunHUGE IDEA #1	Identify 7 or 8 skills appropriate for their age:	Pre-schoolers - Kicking, punching, blocking, crawling, hopping, running, catching	Kindergarten/1st-grade: Focus, teamwork, control their body, memory, balance, discipline, fitness, coordinationThen focus on one of these in each practice.  Then they have a test at the end of the practice, and if they pass they get their 'stripe' for that skill. To earnSelf-Confidence and teaching kids to achieve peak performanceHUGE IDEA #2	Creating age-appropriate challenges is the key	Goldilocks concept - Not too hot, not too cold.  Create just the right level of challenge that is a slight challenge, but attainable.	Catch kids having a great attitude during practices - and prop them up and let them know that that attitude is great and what is going to make him/her succeedCulture – Discipline/Rewards/Teambuilding	#1 rule - Mutual respect amongst students/teachers and each other	Our goal: 'Have every student become a better version of themselves'Connecting with and Impacting Kids	One kid Melody coached would get nervous and cry when in pressure situations.  Melody and her team kept supporting him, and it slowly got better and better over time.  Melody emphasized: 'You're measured best by how you carry yourself under pressure.'  When this boy took his first black-belt test - he was the first student she ever had achieve a perfect score.  He has gone on to win national level competitions.The One that Got Away	Melody was competing in nationals as a 21 year-old.  She made it to the championship round, and they went to extra-time. Melody got cocky and spit out her mouthpiece - her competitor knocked out 2 of her teeth and chipped 5 others.Best Stolen Idea	Vince Lombardi: 'The greatest accomplishment is not in never failing but in rising again after falling'Skillz Connect	Website: skillzconnect.com	They license out the children's curriculums they have created.  1,000's of drills, planners	Currently martial arts, they are expanding to other sports and will soon launch at skillzworldwide.comParting Advice	Focus on the athlete's mind.  When creating drills - make them age appropriate and make them competitive and fun.	Recommended reading: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel SiegelReady to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Melody Shuman shares stories and discusses her journey to becoming a successful youth sports coach. Melody Shuman is a martial arts world champion. She started and ran a successful chain of martial arts schools, then re-invented her entire business and has created a booming business teaching martial arts, and teaching others how to start their own schools. Website: <a href="http://skillzconnect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillzconnect.com</a>; Coming soon: <a href="http://skillzworldwide.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillzworldwide.com</a> Facebook: /MelodyShumanPage Twitter: @mastermelody Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Quote 'Have every student become a better version of themselves' - Melody Shuman The evolution of martial art schools 	Most martial art programs were developed for adult males. Melody has studied teaching and designed her schools to teach males and females at the appropriate age level. Teaching Children &amp; Keeping it Fun HUGE IDEA #1 	Identify 7 or 8 skills appropriate for their age: 	Pre-schoolers - Kicking, punching, blocking, crawling, hopping, running, catching 	Kindergarten/1st-grade: Focus, teamwork, control their body, memory, balance, discipline, fitness, coordination Then focus on one of these in each practice.  Then they have a test at the end of the practice, and if they pass they get their 'stripe' for that skill. To earn Self-Confidence and teaching kids to achieve peak performance HUGE IDEA #2 	Creating age-appropriate challenges is the key 	Goldilocks concept - Not too hot, not too cold.  Create just the right level of challenge that is a slight challenge, but attainable. 	Catch kids having a great attitude during practices - and prop them up and let them know that that attitude is great and what is going to make him/her succeed Culture – Discipline/Rewards/Teambuilding 	#1 rule - Mutual respect amongst students/teachers and each other 	Our goal: 'Have every student become a better version of themselves' Connecting with and Impacting Kids 	One kid Melody coached would get nervous and cry when in pressure situations.  Melody and her team kept supporting him, and it slowly got better and better over time.  Melody emphasized: 'You're measured best by how you carry yourself under pressure.'  When this boy took his first black-belt test - he was the first student she ever had achieve a perfect score.  He has gone on to win national level competitions. The One that Got Away 	Melody was competing in nationals as a 21 year-old.  She made it to the championship round, and they went to extra-time. Melody got cocky and spit out her mouthpiece - her competitor knocked out 2 of her teeth and chipped 5 others. Best Stolen Idea 	Vince Lombardi: 'The greatest accomplishment is not in never failing but in rising again after falling' Skillz Connect 	Website: <a href="http://skillzconnect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillzconnect.com</a> 	They license out the children's curriculums they have created.  1,000's of drills, planners 	Currently martial arts, they are expanding to other sports and will soon launch at <a href="http://skillzworldwide.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillzworldwide.com</a> Parting Advice 	Focus on the athlete's mind.  When creating drills - make them age appropriate and make them competitive and fun. 	Recommended reading: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

WYC 064 – Martial Arts World Champion – Melody Shuman talks Developmental Stages by Age