The Tri-Star Podcast

Episode Summary * Parents learn how to address and respond to bullying in their children’s lives, understanding the difference between conflict and bullying. * Hosts provide a clear action plan for parents to follow when their child is dealing with bullying, emphasizing the importance of immediate intervention. * Key insights on defining bullying and the specific steps parents can take to support...

Episode Summary: In Episode 40 of The Tri-Star Podcast, hosts Chris Beane and Duane Brumitt discuss how martial arts principles can be applied to everyday life, focusing on the importance of respect and goal-setting for personal growth. They provide practical exercises and insights for parents and students. * Exploring the role of respect in martial arts and its real-life applications * Demonstrat...

Episode Summary : This episode of The Tri-Star Podcast dives into building confidence under pressure for kids. Parents learn how to recognize early signs of pressure and use a simple coaching loop to support their children through challenging moments. * Understanding that pressure is a protection response in the brain * Identifying body, behavior, and thought indicators of pressure * The coaching...

Episode Summary: Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane discuss how martial arts training can enhance a child’s focus, discipline, confidence, and perseverance—skills crucial for academic success. They clarify that while martial arts won’t guarantee better grades, it does help develop the executive function necessary for learning. * Martial arts training supports attention and executive function in childre...

Episode Summary * The Tri-Star Podcast Episode 37: Martial Arts Appreciation Month highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating martial arts as a transformative experience for both parents and students. * The hosts discuss what September, being Martial Arts Appreciation Month, really means and how it can impact families beyond physical fitness. * They explore realistic expectations, f...

Episode Summary * Discussing the significance of Martial Arts Appreciation Month and sharing personal experiences from Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane on how martial arts have impacted their lives. * Exploring the multifaceted benefits of martial arts, including community building, public speaking skills, and self-discipline. Key Topics * The initial motivation for starting martial arts and how it e...

Episode Summary : This episode of The Tri-Star Podcast delves into the critical role consistency plays in shaping a child’s future. Hosts Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane discuss how clear boundaries and consistent reinforcement help build discipline, resilience, and confidence. * The importance of setting clear rules and maintaining them consistently to create a stable environment for children * How...

Episode Summary: The Tri-Star Podcast discusses building resilience in children, explaining how to help them bounce back from setbacks without spiraling into negativity or self-doubt. Key insights include the “Next Rep” approach and practical steps for parents to support their child’s emotional recovery. * Defining resilience as the ability to move forward after a setback despite feeling disappoin...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast, hosts Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane explore how values like respect, discipline, and integrity in martial arts training can shape future leaders, both on the mat and in life. They discuss the importance of these values as building blocks for character development and offer practical insights into fostering a strong moral compass in children...

Learn how to establish clear expectations and routines that set kids up for success in school and life, with practical strategies from Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane on the TriStar Podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast, hosts Chris Beane and Duane Brumitt explore how setting clear expectations and routines can help reduce chaos during back-to-school season. They discuss p...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast, Chris Beane and Duane Brumitt discuss how daily actions shape your child’s future, debunking the myth that big moments are necessary for character development. They introduce a simple framework to consistently influence discipline, confidence, and character without turning home life into a boot camp. KEY TOPICS * The myth of one big moment...

Learn how to overcome procrastination and build momentum in this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast, featuring Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane. Discover the Momentum Framework to tackle projects and tasks effectively. EPISODE SUMMARY * The podcast explores why people procrastinate, offering practical tools and strategies for overcoming it. * Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane discuss the momentum framework...

Learn how to maintain discipline during summer break and build character in this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast with Duane Brumitt and Chris Beane. EPISODE SUMMARY * The podcast explores the challenges of maintaining a disciplined routine over the summer months, offering practical steps for parents to help their children stay focused and resilient throughout the break. * Guests discuss the import...

In this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast, hosts Mr. Brumitt and Professor Beane explore how setting a home environment can significantly impact your children’s ability to thrive. They discuss practical strategies for creating clarity, consistency, and a structured atmosphere that fosters growth and discipline. KEY TOPICS * The importance of subjugation in parenting as described by the Greek word “h...

This episode of Tri-Star Podcast features Grandmaster Jerry Wiles, sharing his journey and insights in martial arts discipline, emphasizing the importance of testing and self-improvement through ranks. He also highlights the influence of Master Ki Yul Yu and Chuck Norris on his career. * The significance of having an instructor and testing for belt promotions * How Tang Soo Do became a lifelong pa...

Big emotions are part of being human—frustration, anger, disappointment, overwhelm. The real question isn’t whether you’ll feel them… it’s what you do next. In Episode 26 of The Tri-Star Podcast , Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane break down emotional control in a way that’s practical for parents, kids, and adults who want to lead well under pressure. You’ll hear why emotional control doesn’t...

What does real leadership actually look like? In today’s world, leadership is often confused with popularity, status, confidence, or simply being the loudest person in the room. But true leadership looks very different. In this episode, we break down how leadership begins in childhood through responsibility, consistency, service, emotional control, and setting the right example. We discuss how mar...

Last episode, we talked about identity — who you believe you are shapes how you behave. This week, we go one layer deeper: what shapes your behavior every single day (often without you noticing)?Your answer is your environment. In this episode, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane unpack why so many families lose the battle before it starts — trying to build discipline inside a setup that’s desig...

You can want better habits. You can set better goals. But if you still see yourself as “not disciplined,” “not confident,” or “not focused,” you’ll eventually drift back to old patterns. In this episode, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane talk about the difference between behavior change and identity change—and why identity is the deeper root that drives what you do (and what your kids do).You’...

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? For many people, faith can feel like belief, knowledge, or tradition. However, when you look at the life of Jesus, it becomes clear that following Him is something much deeper—it’s a daily way of living. In this episode, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane break down what it truly looks like to follow Jesus in real, practical terms. From the way we spe...

If you’re a parent trying to choose the right activity for your child, you’ve probably felt the pressure: sports, dance, music, gymnastics, STEM clubs—every option sounds good, and every option promises a benefit. But here’s the real question: Are we just trying to fill time… or are we trying to build a kid? In Episode 21 of The Tri-Star Podcast , Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane unpack the d...

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’ve said the same thing to your kid 50 times … and nothing seems to stick? In this episode, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane explain why that frustration doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re parenting. Real growth doesn’t come from one big speech. It comes from ten thousand small conversations over time: reminders, encouragem...

Every parent wants confident kids. Every parent wants strong kids. Every parent wants happy kids. But here’s the truth: happiness comes and goes, confidence grows over time, and failure is one of the greatest teachers your child will ever have. In Episode 19 of The Tri-Star Podcast, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane break down what “healthy failure” actually looks like (not shame, not punishme...

In this episode of The Tri-Star Podcast , Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane build on last week’s conversation about comfort—and explain the skill that grows when kids face discomfort the right way: resilience . Not toughness. Not emotional suppression. Resilience is the ability to recover—to feel disappointment, embarrassment, or frustration and still return, try again, and stay engaged. You’l...

We live in the most comfortable time in human history—and yet anxiety is rising, resilience is dropping, and frustration tolerance feels thinner than ever. In this episode, Professor Brumitt and Professor Beane unpack why comfort isn’t evil—but it is addictive. You’ll learn how the brain is wired to chase ease, why kids can feel overwhelmed by boredom, correction, or failure, and how adults fall i...