Category Archives: Theme of the Month

RESPECT – Is being thoughtful, courteous and showing care and regard for yourself, other people and things.    

FOCUS – When you focus on the GOOD, the good get’s BETTER! What are you Focused on?    

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 simple 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. List an example 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. You have certain skills you must master to reach each belt color. Continue reading Goals… January Theme→

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… December Theme→

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 for Continue reading THANKFUL …Theme of the Month→