Best Effort: In a perfect world, children would
give 100% effort all of the time. Realistically, this doesn't always
happen. Children tend to give up, lose interest, or get sloppy on the
task at hand. In this month’s character lesson, we are going to help
children understand the value if putting forth their best effort. We are
also going to show them how to give their best effort towards important
tasks.
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Best Effort: Here is a guideline regarding
children and giving their best effort based on age:
With children ages 3
and 4; they are starting to show pride in what they do. Teach
them how to not give up easily by constantly supporting them.
- With children ages 5 and 6;
they are very eager to please others with their efforts. Teach them how
to be realistic with their efforts and not aim over their capabilities.
For example: they can't do 1,000 push-ups in one-minute even though they
may want to.
- With children ages 7 and 9;
things are starting to become easier for them. Teach them how to not be
sloppy just because something is easy.
- With children ages 10 and up;
they can accomplish almost any age-appropriate task as long as they put
forth effort. Teach them how to give their best effort by seeking
opportunities to excel above and beyond what is expected.
Personal Health: Childhood is the time when children begin
to build habits related to hygiene, healthy eating, exercising, as well
as learning how to have a healthy mind. As Martial Arts instructors, we
have the opportunity to influence a positive foundation on personal
health in children. Let your students “catch” you eating fruits and
exercising during the month. Keep in mind, the best way to teach is to
lead by example, so if your students see you eating healthy foods and
exercising then they will be more likely to follow your lead!
Help tomorrow's leaders build personla
health and the benefits will be immeasurable.
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Theme of the month: Best Effort
Giving children
a definition of failure that takes away the fear liberates them from that
fear. It also frees them to strive for success without reservation, to
explore, take risks, and vigorously pursue their dreams. Children will
know in their hearts that some failure is okay and in no way a negative
reflection on themselves as people.
“Satisfaction
lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.
~ Mahatma
Gandhi
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This month we will be
focusing on children giving their best effort in
three areas of life - Family, School & Martial Arts (in that
order.)
Children develop attitudes
towards putting forth their best effort based on the people that are
significant in their lives. As Martial Arts instructors, we have the
opportunity to positively influence our students to put forth their
best effort on the regular bases simply by encouraging them to do so.
Children who have the support and encouragement of adults and role
models tend to feel better about their self and therefore will try
harder at the task at hand.
Yellow
Belts and above - please start bringing your sparring (kumite) gear for all Friday,
Saturday and Sunday double classes!
No
Classes this upcoming Holiday Sunday Oct 11 &
Monday Oct 12
There
ARE classes this Saturday, Oct 10th!!
The Clubhouse is located at
1517 Bayview re: www.kidzsmart.ca our number is 416-543-9762
Sensei
Jeff will be leading most of the Little Dragon classes and Sensei Pat (of Team Canada) &
myself will be leading most of the age 6 and up family classes.
New
Martial Art uniforms!
starting in November - those who are Green Belt and up will wear a
heavy, red coloured traditional gi; while those brown belt and up will
wear a heavy, black gi.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to watching our youthful
students build the skills of Best Effort this month.
Oct
3rd Belt Grading - Champions!!
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Jedi Training Workshops
*Mon Oct 5th, Wed Oct 7th, Fri Oct 9th: white belts*
- Yellow Belts & Above: bring your padded sword
for an advanced workshop (we will have some available!) -
Champions will learn / review the Art of
Bushido (i.e., Samurai Sword work) with a review (for white belts) of
the Samurai & Jedi Codes of Conduct.
Champions will have an opportunity to
face & defeat Darth Vader!!
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Little Dragons!
(ages 3-5)
classes on Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun
Lead by Sensei Jeff & Sensei Pat,
assited by Sensei Vince & Sempai Vanessa
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Team Canada Boot Camp
coming in October!
Lead by Sensei Pat / Sensei Goli of Team
Canada ... the two leading martial artists in the world!
Autographed posters will be available!
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Yoga Workshop
* Please
RSVP *
Wed Oct 14 & Mon Oct 19 - 7-8 PM
early morning: Sat Oct 17 & Sun 18th @ 7:30-8:30 AM
Kavita Ragnauth, BSc (Psy), MSc (YS).
.. from India with a Masters Degree in
Yoga ...first week of
workshops are half price ...
then only $170 for 10 classes (no tax) - call 416-543-9762 to
register
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Lunch Hour
Cardio Kickboxing!
* Please
RSVP *
Mon & Wed 12:15 - 1:00 PM
Lead by Sensei Jeff & Sensei Martin
the first week of workshops
are half price ... Mon Oct 5th & Wed Oct 7th ..
then only $170 for 10 classes (no tax) - call 416-543-9762 to
register
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Goal Setting Workshop
with Sensei Martin
Tues Oct 6th @ 4
PM
Thurs Oct 8th @ 5
PM
*Please RSVP*
Plan to Succeed!
3
Areas of Life - School, Social & Martial
Arts - both short & long term goals will be set with
each Champion.
Concepts such as the Gyroscope
Effect, the Slight Edge Effect, Creating & Following an Action Plan will be discussed as it relates to achieving goals.
We will have KickSMART Training Binders
available for only $12 where you can keep their Goal Sheets and other
Training Material.
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coming in October
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Build Charisma
Special Workshop
- lead by Sensei Martin
coming in Oct
This will be a special non-martial arts
workshop segment lead by Sensei Martin based on his past training in NLP
(NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)- which focuses on the V.A.K.
(Visual, Audio and Kinesthetic) systems.
Using "mirroring" and other
techniques and exercises Champions will have an opportunity to build
confidence & charisma and learn to inspire others - core aspects of
Leadership.
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Briefs:
- Refer 3 who join KickSMART and receive a
FREE 1 YEAR VIP Membership.
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I am always
available to chat about your Champion's progress or any challenges they
may be facing at school or at home.
Sensei
Martin H. Doherty, RP-CRA
Director, Kick Smart Workshop
www.kicksmartworkshop.com
Certified Black Belt Instructor
Committee Member, PAC (Ontario
Early Years Centre)
Former Committee Member, BBI (Black Belt Institute)
Toronto, ON
416-481-5425 (KICK)
ext#1
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