"The PNS course has been a deep dive into many crucial aspects of child development that as martial arts professionals, we all need to be more aware of. Each part of the course was easy to understand, thoroughly covered and I was perfectly able to put into action for myself and my staff. For sure a game changer in our industry and so glad I can take part with so many other dedicated owners/instructors." ~Rocky Ablid, CPNS
"The PNS program has been hands down the best program on child development out there. Melody Johnson does such an amazing job of breaking down the science of the brain to an easier way to understand it and makes the Skillz so easy to apply in real life.. Each week I have been able to take the topic that was taught and be able to apply it in the classroom and immediately have light bulbs click as to why kids are behaving the way they are and she gives us the tools for us to help the kids help themselves. Highly recommend the PNS program to level up! This program is a game-changer!" ~Amanda Molina-Frazier, APNS
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"The PNS course is a game changer! I always thought that we had really great classroom management skills and that we were amazing at building relationships with students. What I found was though we were good, we had so many areas we could still improve in! Our karate, after-school, and summer camp programs have really improved immensely by learning these skills and sharing them with our team. Our team loves the information they are learning through me and they are also building confidence as coaches, leaders, and parents themselves! Our students are thriving as we learn and grow." ~Gwendolyn Griffey, APNS
"PNS has been great for my instructor development... for connecting and mentoring children. This program has helped me approach children in a better way." ~Cameron Kirkpatrick, APNS
"I recently completed the Master Pediatric Ninja Specialist (PNS) course with Skillz, led by Melody Johnson, and I must say, it has been a transformative experience for my coaching career. Having been an active martial artist for over 50 years, I have always coached based on what my instructors taught me. However, I have come to realize that martial arts is just one part of coaching children, and a small part at that.
Your Instructor
Melody Johnson’s extensive 25-year career in child development has established her as a luminary in sports coaching and a champion of innovative educational efforts. Her pioneering SKILLZ curriculums and drills have revolutionized how children engage in sports and activities in over a thousand facilities worldwide. A stalwart advocate for age-specific programming, Melody's holistic approach intricately blends physical prowess with cognitive development, ensuring each child she mentors receives tailored, comprehensive guidance.
As an instrumental force in the creation of SKILLZ University and the Pediatric Ninja Specialist program, Melody's deep-rooted passion for enriching children’s lives permeates her teachings. She leverages her championship-winning experience and high-level martial arts expertise not just in curriculum design, but also in every interaction with her students. Through Melody's dynamic teaching methods, each Pediatric Ninja Specialist trainee is expertly equipped to inspire and nurture the next generation of vibrant, confident, and skilled individuals.