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Off The MatAuthor: Josh Dumoulin & Nicole Stratychuk
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EP 56: The Thought That Kills Confidence
Episode 56
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Send a textThe fastest way to kill confidence is not failure.It is the moment your child thinks,“I better not mess up again.”That one thought shifts them from competing to protecting.And once they are protecting… performance drops.In this episode, we break down why kids lose confidence after mistakes and how parents can help them recover fast using a simple reset strategy.If your child struggles after missing a kick, falling behind in points, or making a mistake in competition, this will help.Inside this video:• The difference between competing and protecting• Why mistakes do not destroy confidence• The real reason performance drops mid match• The Three Rs reset tool• How parents should respond in the momentKids do not lose confidence because they mess up.They lose confidence because they do not know how to recover.The good news… recovery is a skill. And it can be taught.If this resonates with you, start using the Three Rs at home and at tournaments this week.🎥 Watch next:Martial Arts Mindset and Confidencehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY=============================📱 Subscribe to Off the Mat Podcast HERE:Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/off-the-mat/id1672160372Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/17JWPk4LPRAyiXkyPWxHrDAmazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5eb5541a-ddf9-48b8-870e-eaace60ff7c8/off-the-matGoogle → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTEyODg1LnJzcw⏱️ Timecodes:00:00 The confidence killing thought00:27 Competing vs protecting01:00 Why mistakes are not the problem01:22 The Three Rs reset01:35 Recognize the mistake01:57 Release the tension02:14 Refocus with one word02:29 What parents must avoid02:53 Why this matters beyond sport📌 About Off The Mat PodcastWe help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset.Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime… on and off the mats.STAY CONNECTEDWebsite → https://www.championtkd.caJosh → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/Nicole → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/Email → championtkd15@gmail.comSTAY CONNECTED WITH USWebsite | www.championtkd.caJosh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/Email | championtkd15@gmail.com WANT A ICE BATH FOR HOME?Website | www.nurecover.comUse COUPON CODE | JOSH66116












