Teaching adults, teens & kids how to thrive in our modern world. Unique, in-person classes for adults, kids & teens in & around Totnes, South Devon.

Joined February 2025
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All classes are running as usual this week. If you’re ever unsure about times or sessions, just message us; we’re always happy to help. #InnerDepth #TaiChi #KungFu
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This week’s classes focused on: • Keeping going when it's "hard" • Staying focussed when it’s tricky • Supporting each other respectfully These moments add up to real confidence. #Dragons #Teens #Totnes
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A parent said recently: “I don’t know what you’re doing, but they’re calmer, more settled, and happier.” We’ll take that 😊 #Growth #InnerDepth #Totnes
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“Brave doesn’t always shout. Sometimes brave is staying in the room.” That’s the kind of confidence we help young people grow. #Confidence #Dragons #Totnes
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🐉 This week we’ve been working on something many people overlook: How to "do" without "trying". Trying to pick up something is VERY different to picking it up. Be confident. Do the task and if you fail, learn from that. This is true #Resilience.🐉 #Dragons #KungFu
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We have noticed something over the years that we've been training children, teens and young adults. When they practise these skills together, something powerful happens: They realise they’re not alone. #Strength #MindBodySpirit
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You want them to be strong, but you're really sure how to help. You know that strong children aren’t raised by pressure. So what's the answer? We can tell you (as parents ourselves) that strong children come from consistency, understanding, and calm leadership. #InnerStrength
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Teens - You’re allowed to be nervous and capable at the same time. #Teens #Strength
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You noticed something. That moment when they don't have a meltdown. Or they just "got on" with something. That's the kind of inner strength we teach. We give kids the tools they need to feel strong inside and outside. #Dragons #Stength #Confidence
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When we talk about strength in class, children know it means both physical and "inner strength". But we take that further with them - mental, physical and *emotional* strength. You need all three to thrive. #Strength #MindBodySpirit
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Reminder! We have Dragons workshops next Sunday 7th June. These are a great way for your little ones to learn in more depth and train with others not normally in their regular classes. #Dragons #Workshops
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Parents - If your child "explodes" at home after holding it together all day, remember that it's not manipulation, it's exhaustion. But learning to manage those feelings and that energy is possible. We teach this every week to our Dragons and Teens. #Emotional #Resilience
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🐉 Learning to manage your emotions isn’t about “calming down.” It’s learning how to come back to yourself after stress, fear, or overwhelm. We teach this as "emotional strength" and we challenge our Dragons in ways that are safe *and* fun. 🐉 #Dragons #KungFu #InnerStrength
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Big emotions often show up: – Sunday evenings – Monday mornings – Before tests – After social conflict These aren’t behaviour problems. They’re nervous system signals. #Resilience #Dragons
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Parents. This is for you. Resilience isn’t about pushing children harder. It’s about giving them tools to learn from mistakes and recover faster. #Resilience #KeepLearning
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Hey Dragons! Remember, when you can't do something, you’re not failing. You’re learning how to keep going when it’s hard. #Dragons #Resilience
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🐉 "Struggling at school" doesn’t mean a child is weak. Often it means the system is demanding skills they haven’t yet been taught. That's where our Dragons classes fit in. We teach skills that boost mental, emotional and physical strength in young people. 🐉 #Dragons #KungFu
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Confidence is built in moments most people overlook. We notice them. We train them. We reinforce them. #Dragons #Strength #Confidence
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A confident child isn’t one who never melts down. It’s one who learns: “This feeling will pass and I can handle it.” #ConfidentChild #Dragons
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Schools can tend towards rewarding performance over character. You know that life requires something different - regulation. That's why we focus on helping young people learn how to stay grounded while trying hard things. #StayGrounded #SelfControl
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