Category Archives: Theme of the Month

A dream written down with a DATE becomes a goal. A goal broken into STEPS becomes a plan. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams come true. What’s your dream?

Confident Communication – Definition: Speaking and acting with self-assurance. KIAI! How many times have you shouted or yelled that during class? How did your voice sound? quite?Shy? Strong? Confident? More than likely it was a very confident voice to give you Continue reading Confident Communication … Theme of the Month→

Responsibility – The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. List 3 of your Responsibilities! 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________

Courtesy – The act of showing regard to others. Example: John was excited about being next to get on the ride, when he noticed another younger child behind him and let the younger child go first.

Goal Setting – We’re asking everyone to make their top goal for January “Be Thoughtful” other examples are: 1)  Attain good grades. 2)  Reach your next belt. 3)  Be a role model. Martial arts is the perfect example of learning how to reach goals. Continue reading Goal Setting… Theme of the Month→

Reflection – contemplation, a calm, lengthy, intent consideration. Follow effective action with quiet reflection. from quiet reflection will come even more effective action. 1. What is your best memory from last year? 2. What lesson did you learn? 3. What Continue reading Reflection…Theme of the Month→

Thankful – Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful Continue reading Thankful … Theme of the Month→

Kindness… showing a tender, considerate, and helping nature. He is very kind to his family by helping with chores at home. List 3 actions you can take that show kindness.

Education – any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character or physical ability of an individual. Example: After spending my day at school learning Math, English and other subjects then I go to my karate school to further my education Continue reading Education…Theme of the Month→

1) Think about your involvement in martial arts as a commitment to yourself! 2) Set a goal and make a commitment to reach your next belt. 3) Commit to living a healthy lifestyle