For more videos on Self Control and many other Powerful Words teachings,

you can find them on Guro Patrick Consing’s Youtube channel: “Martial Arts Success“

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The Secret to Success…Self Control!

The most powerful people are not those who can exert control over others, but rather, those who can stay in control of themselves. – Dr. Robyn Silverman – Kapatid Martial Arts’s Child Development Expert

Pleasantville, NY - February 2010 is Self Control Month as part of Kapatid Martial Arts’s POWerful Words Character Development program! Students will be studying, developing and experiencing powerful life lessons focusing on how to successfully build their Self Control.  In addition to all of the physical skills that they’ll be developing this month, students will be discussing and practicing the following concepts that will help them to realize the value and benefit of slowing down and thinking through their choices before acting upon them.  Students will be focusing on the following topics both in and out of class:

• What is Self Control? Working through problems and solutions
• How can I get what I need?  Interrupting and asking politely
• What if I make a mistake?  Apologizing and doing the right thing
• How do I cope?  Dealing with the temptations to steal, act out and lie

“Self control refers to the ability to stop, think and choose wisely before acting.  People who have self control don’t do the first behavior that pops into their heads – behaviors that they may regret later.  Self control is a vital social skill that allows people to consider the effects of their actions before they take them.” says Dr. Robyn Silverman, Kapatid Martial Arts’s child & adolescent expert, and creator of the POWerful Words Character Development program used at the facility.

Patrick Consing, Executive Director of Kapatid Martial Arts says, “Self control is by far, one of the most powerful character traits that we help our students to develop here…with this skill, our students are sure to benefit both here, at school and out in the real world! We’ve seen that most of the positive role models that we look up to have a very strong sense of self control and we know that it’s one of their secrets to success! We’re proud to be surrounded with strong, kind, talented and disciplined students and are honored to help them develop themselves for a future filled with success.”

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Dr. Robyn Silverman, is Kapatid Martial Art’s Child Development Expert, the founder and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System provides some helpful parenting tips to parents on how to teach Self Control to children in this video.

For more information about one on one success coaching or one of Dr. Robyn’s World Renowned Parenting Groups, please visit http://www.DrRobynSilverman.com or call her at 877-769-3799.

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Self control is a vital part of our character as it allows us to operate in our society in an acceptable way. It’s imperative that our children learn self control because its part of relationship management, violence prevention, and positive problem solving. It is also a foundational component to our children’s success in school and later on in work– not to mention, in life! We are excited for this month’s Powerful Words curriculum that will focus on self control, strategies to control oneself, the benefits and rewards of mastering it, and the consequences that come when the temptation to act out, steal, lie, or cheat overtake it.

Powerful Words Self Control Quotes:

“I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.” –Pietro Aretino

“Self-determination is fine but needs to be tempered with self-control.” –Unknown

“If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.” Benjamin Franklin

“The most powerful people are not those who can exert control over others, but rather, those who can stay in control of themselves.” — Dr. Robyn Silverman

“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” — Benjamin Franklin

“I generally avoid temptation unless I can resist it.” –Mae West

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One Hundred Wishes Fulfilled!

Happy Holidays

and a Happy New Year!

Pleasantville, NY Martial Arts Instructor / Success Coach, Patrick Consing expresses his thanks to all the students and families of Kapatid Martial Arts Academy for participating in this years Salvation Army Wish-Upon-A-Star Program.

This premier martial arts academy in Upper Westchester pledged to fulfill one hundred wishes (stars) to less fortunate children in Westchester County, New York. Each star has the written wish of a young boy or girl, their age, and the description of the toy they desire. For most of these kids, this wish will be the only gift they will receive this holiday season.

For the past seven years, Kapatid Martial Arts Academy has brought joy and hope to many families experiencing hardship during the holiday season by participating in this wonderful charity by the Salvation Army.

Kapatid Martial Arts is Westchester County’s only Martial Arts Personal Development Center, which combines effective street self-defense and personal protection methods, together with personal development and self-mastery.

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Opening The Minds of Pleasantville’s Citizens!

“A mind, when open, creates a door to possibilities. When closed, it builds an insurmountable wall. Only we can decide which one we construct.”– Dr. Robyn Silverman - Kapatid Martial Arts Academy’s Child Development Expert

December 2009 is Open-Mindedness Month as part of Kapatid Martial Arts Academy’s POWerful Words Character Development program! Students will be studying, developing and experiencing powerful life lessons focusing on how to safely, responsibly, and successfully open their minds.  In addition to all of the physical skills that they’ll be developing this month, students will be discussing and practicing the following concepts that will help them to realize the value and benefit of being an open-minded member of our community.  Students will be focusing on the following topics both in and out of class:

• Just Try it: Trying new things that seem different or strange.
• New People: Being open to differences as well as similarities.
• New Ideas: Listening to new ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Celebrate: Differences and similarities in holidays, language and appearance.

“Open-mindedness is a wonderful gift to nurture children’s curiosity and expose them to ideas, cultures, foods and people who can positively impact their lives!” says Dr. Robyn Silverman, Kapatid Martial Arts Academy’s child & adolescent expert, and creator of the POWerful Words Character Development program used at the facility.

Patrick Consing, Executive Director of Kapatid Martial Arts Academy says, “Open-Mindedness is going to be a fantastic month here at our school.  The opportunity to help our students enjoy the benefits of being open to new people, new ideas and new experiences is really exciting…our students are sure to benefit both here, at school and out in the real world!” We are confident that open-mindedness is one of the deciding factors in helping a person become and stay successful.  This month’s curriculum is sure to be life changing for many of our students!  We’re proud to be surrounded with spectacular and caring students and are honored to help them develop themselves for a future filled with success.”

Kapatid Martial Arts Academy’s strong curriculum and the POWerful Words Character Development system provide our students with the opportunities to become UNSTOPPABLE in life. These lessons will remain with our students for life and we’re honored to help them achieve the success that they deserve” says Consing.

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This Month’s Powerful Word of the Month is Courage!!

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It’s about that time again!! Summer is almost over and soon it’s back to school!! Is your kid excited? Are you anxious?… Well have no fear… I have a great solution for you and I want to invite you to a special teleseminar to help you deal with your child’s back to school fears…

Dr. Robyn Silverman, creator of the Powerful Words Character Development Program, is holding a special tele-seminar for you, to give you powerful parenting strategies to help your child tackle any back to school fears they may have. As you know Kapatid Martial Arts Academy is a a Powerful Words Character/Personal Development Center and we are an exclusive client of Dr. Robyn Silverman here in Westchester County, NY. If you are a parent who wants practical-no-nonsense parenting strategies then this is the tele-seminar for you! The Dr. Robyn tele-seminar is this Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time…

All you have to do is click on this link —> http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/ts/bts2009/

All I ask is that on the web form, it asks for Powerful School Name, please type in “Kapatid Martial Arts”, so that I can get credit for it… It’s sort of an insider contest to see which Powerful Words instructor can help out the most parents…

Please don’t keep this tele-seminar a secret! Please share this resource with as many parents who would like learn some fear-bustin’ strategies to help their children with the back to school transition…

Here’s the link once again —-> http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/ts/bts2009/

I hope you are having a great summer, most of all a Powerful Day!!

To your success,

Guro Patrick Consing

PS. Dr. Robyn has a new article on her website about how you can get your child active, check it out now and share this resource with other parents —> http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/how-can-i-get-my-child-to-get-more-active/

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