Off The Mat

About Off The Mat

Welcome to Off The Mat, where we're dedicated to helping parents and athletes of all ages achieve their full potential in sports, particularly martial arts. Whether you're a parent looking to help your child improve their martial arts performance, or an adult looking to get more motivated and become a better version of yourself in martial arts, we've got you covered. Our goal is to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on how to improve your mindset, training, and overall approach to martial arts. We'll also be sharing inspiring stories of martial artists who have overcome obstacles and achieved great success, discuss about different types of martial arts competitions, their rules and how to prepare for them. So join us on our journey to help you and your loved ones achieve greatness in martial arts, and become the best versions of yourselves. Thank you for being here.

Publisher

Josh Dumoulin & Nicole Stratychuk

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Feb 2023

Latest episode

19 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Feb 2026

   EP 56: The Thought That Kills Confidence

   Send a text The 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 wi...

2. 

   11 Feb 2026

   EP 55: Your Reaction Becomes Their Inner Voice

   Send a text When your child makes a mistake in class, what you do next matters more than what they did wrong. Because your reaction… becomes their inner voice. In martial arts — and in life — kids aren’t learning just technique. They’re learning whether mistakes are safe. And when a parent’s face, tone, or sigh signals frustration, it quietly tells them: don’t mess up again. In this episode, I break down how small parental reactions shape big emotional patterns, and how to build conf...

3. 

   4 Feb 2026

   EP 54: The Car Ride Home Rule Every Parent Needs

   Send us a text The car ride home is where confidence quietly disappears. Not because your child failed… But because the timing is wrong. After class, games, or tournaments, kids aren’t ready for feedback. Their emotions are high. Their nervous system is buzzing. And when parents try to coach in that moment, kids don’t hear help… they hear judgment. This is the car ride home rule for parents. And it’s one of the simplest ways to protect your child’s confidence without lowering sta...

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YouTube views

29,705

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

43

Social presence

94

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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