Category Archives: Theme of the Month

Gratitude – the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.. What are you grateful for?

HONESTY  – The quality or fact of being truthful, sincere and fair. Remember the truth is always the best path. Name one thing you did today or will do that shows Honesty:  

COMMUNICATION is KEY: the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else

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

Caring… Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others. Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to say anything or fix anything, but to let us know they’re on our side, and that they care for us. How Continue reading Caring … February Theme→

                        Goals – 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 Goals… January Theme→

Attitude ….  is a way of looking at life; a way of thinking, feeling, or behaving.  Example: When we are learning new skills, my martial arts instructor tells us, “Attitude is everything!”  Everyone likes being around a positive person, because attitudes Continue reading Attitude…Theme of the Month→

Character …. [kar-ik-ter] Qualities of honesty, courage, and integrity. It takes character to face a bully. Your character defines who you are. It is revealed in how you treat others – are you kind, generous, and caring? Do you do what Continue reading Character…Theme of the Month→

SELF-CONTROL …. If you can master Self-Control you can master anything! List one way you showed Self-Control today. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    

TEAMWORK – Several people working together, usually with each person doing a certain part to achieve a common goal. Example: I got to help put away the focus pads when our instructor told each of us what to pick up after Continue reading Teamwork…Theme of the Month→