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.”
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.
