Category Archives: Theme of the Month

Confidence – [kon-fi-duhns]Belief in oneself and one’s abilities; self-confidence; assurance. Confidence is gained in several ways. Each time you do something well it builds confidence. When a parent, teacher, or martial arts instructor says something encouraging, you gain confidence. Confidence Continue reading Confidence…Theme of the Month→

Here’s how you can practice practicing. 1. Plan out your practicing. Example: after I finish my homework I will do 10 ten high, middle and low punches each slow and fast, then ten high, middle and low blocks each, ten Continue reading Practice…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.

Caring – Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others We invite you to help us “Making a Difference Every Day!” Share a Quote, or Thought or Action….Let me start….. Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. Continue reading Caring… Theme of the Month→

Kindness – Showing a tender, considerate, and helping nature. We invite you to help us “Making a Difference Every Day!” Share a Quote, or Thought or Action….Let me start….. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, Continue reading Kindness…Theme of the Month→

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→

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 for each new Continue reading BE THANKFUL Theme of the Month→

Safety – the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury. “They should leave for their own safety” List 3 things you can do this week that show SAFETY!

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 Continue reading EDUCATION Theme of the Month→