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
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.
“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’sChild 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.
This month’s Powerful Word of the Month is Courtesy.
Many people believe that courtesy is a lost cause. Manners have been replaced by abrupt abbreviations over email and text and “can I help” has turned into “I just don’t have the time.”
But is time really a concern when it comes to courtesy? Have people just gotten lazy?
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.”
What do you think? As teens, adults, and leaders we have to make the decision.
The children are looking to us to see if courtesy is really necessary or if they can just go, go, go without consideration for anyone else.
Are please, thank-you, you’re welcome, excuse me, pardon me, I’m sorry, and can I help really “lost causes” or, as leaders, can we revive or resuscitate them again?
I want to express my gratitude and thanks to Dr. Robyn Silverman and Jason Silverman for their continued efforts and support in bring us the best character education program around, Powerful Words!. I am proud that Kapatid Martial Arts is a part of the Powerful Words Program, helping change the lives of the many families in our community for the better.
Gumagalang (Respectfully),
Please watch the following video with Dr. Robyn Silverman
introduce our Powerful Word of the Month: Appreciation
