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Well done
Encouraging children to try better is an important part of our work at Axé Boom Boom. But is just saying “Well done” enough? Just praising a child on their intellect, ability or talent with commenting they are good students isn’t enough as according to Carol Dweck, a Stanford psychology professor. It’s better “when children are…
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Inspiration, motivation and support!
We’ve visited Sighthill Primary School this week to deliver the first session of our new capoeira programme for schools and we are beyond grateful to see the engagement of children and teachers!!! How incredible it is when you see children who want to train and inspire you to do better job everyday!!! We also see…
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What is Capoeira?
We’re getting lots of incredible feedback from parents saying that they child is not liking PE but love capoeira. We like to believe that it’s because Capoeira is a martial arts without the conflict, gymnastics without pressure, and dance & music without the rigidity. We strive to create a safe, fun place for your child…
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Show off – motivation or demotivation in sport?
We had a good talk with the children during Capoeira and Drumming camps this summer about showing off someone’s tricks. Some of children said that if someone is showing off then this make them sad and feel that they‘re not good enough, quoting “He want to make me feel bad about what I can do”…
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