Family Focus Week
Train together. Grow together.

We’re excited to announce the first Family Focus Week at SOLO, taking place the week beginning March 23rd, following belt testing.

This is a special opportunity for parents to step onto the mats and experience a small part of what their child does each week at the academy.

🥋 Confidence Grows Stronger Together

We’re excited to announce the first Family Focus Week at SOLO, 

Family Focus Week is a special opportunity for parents to step onto the mats and experience the environment their child trains in every week at the academy.

You’ll:

• Hold the pads

• Join in simple drills

• See first-hand how confidence, focus, and discipline are built

• Share a positive, memorable moment together

This isn’t about performance or ability, it’s about connection, encouragement, and celebrating progress after a focused training period.

💛 What parents need to know:

• Shoes and socks off (just like the students)

• Wear something loose and comfortable

• No experience needed, we’ll guide you every step

• Expect movement, smiles, and a few laughs

📅 How it will work
Parents will be invited to attend one session only, on either Tuesday or Thursday during Family Focus Week.

As we get closer to the date, we’ll send out a simple registration form so we know who’s attending and can prepare properly for you on the mats.

At SOLO, we believe that when families understand the journey, support becomes stronger, and confidence lasts far beyond the mats. 

This is about shared experience, not performance. We’ll guide you every step of the way

Start Strong, Keep Going

A huge well done to every student who’s back on the mats!
This term, remind your child:

“You don’t need to be the best...just keep showing up and doing your best.”

Progress isn’t always about belts. It’s about effort, focus, and the courage to keep trying especially when it’s tough.

Every step forward counts. And they’re already on the path.

Let’s make it a great term of learning and growth!
– Sensei Dee 👊💛

The real secret to progress in 2026

As we step into a new year, here’s something worth thinking about:

Most people think progress comes from motivation.
But real change? It comes from Non-Negotiables.

Not the big goals we hope to reach.
But the small actions we decide are non-negotiable, the things we protect, no matter what.

Most growth, whether in training, family life, health, or relationships, doesn’t happen because we feel inspired.
It happens because we decide what matters, and we protect time for it.

A simple example:
Getting fit doesn’t begin with how hard you train.
It begins with the habit of showing up, consistently.

The same principle applies everywhere:

• Training sessions

• Family time

• Date nights

• Personal goals that matter

At SOLO, we see it all the time:
When training becomes part of the routine, confidence and progress follow naturally.

So rather than chasing “more” in 2026, aim for consistent.
Decide what’s important, make space for it,  and let small habits do the heavy lifting.

Small choices, repeated often, lead to big change.

– Sensei Darren
Founder, SOLO Martial Arts

🔒 Leadership students, I’ve set you a task inside the Leadership Academy this week to help you apply this idea in your own life.

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