EL DOJO NYC BLOG
Why Confidence Matters More Than Grades (And How Kids Actually Build It)
January 4, 2026
If you’re a parent in NYC, especially on the Upper East Side, you already know the pressure is real. Grades. Test scores. Advanced programs. Enrichment activities. It can feel like your child is constantly being measured and that their future somehow hinges on
Building Commitment On and Off the Mat
April 26, 2025
This month at El Dojo, we have been focusing on an important life skill: Commitment. In martial arts, commitment means showing up, putting in the work, and sticking with something you love even when it’s not easy. Every time your child steps on the mat,