What If Your Child’s Levels of Confidence, Energy, and Enthusiasm Made Them Unstoppable?What If Your Child Had the Confidence to Play Any
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My name is Dusty Everson; my school, Everson’s Karate has successfully helped many families just like yours in the Robbinsville area for over 20 years. Along with my partners Donna Williams and Christinia Everson, our desire is to enhance the lives of children so they will make the right choices in life. Our goal is to show you how the Martial Arts can enhance your childrens lives, helping them to UNLOCK THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL!
Let me start off by saying that in all my years as a Martial Art teacher I’ve discover that parents desire to enroll their children into a Martial Art school is because it closely follows the disciplines and relationship just like these found in school and your home. This is a powerful motivator when looking for a little extra help building your Childs level of confidence, discipline and focus. We’ll work with you and your child in personal way to uncover their potential to succeed and grow. Sometimes just having passion for something can take care of behavioral issues.
The biggest asset of “Everson's Karate” is Easy. The teachers. Now, I’ll tell you up front. They are not like the teachers you’ve seen in the Martial Art movies. Are they “tough guys?” Yes. But what you will notice (and so will your child)…is that they are “Nice Guys.” They have been hand selected…not just because they are great Martial Artists. They have been chosen because they are wonderful people…and have a great love of helping others benefit from the Martial Arts! All of our teachers were once students at “Everson's Karate” themselves. They care about each student individually -- and are totally committed to helping your child reach his or her potential.
Everson’s Karate Might Just Be the Big
Breakthrough You’ve Been Seeking
For or Your Children!”
Which of these 10 Success Points Will Benefit
Your son or daughter?
#1. Positive Role Models: The biggest asset of “Everson’s Karate?” Easy. The teachers. Now, I’ll tell you up front. They are not like the teachers you’ve seen in the Martial Art movies. Are they “tough guys?” Yes. But what you will notice (and so will your child)…is that they are “Nice Guys.” They have been hand selected…not just because they are great Martial Artists. They have been chosen because they are wonderful people…and have a great love of helping others benefit from the Martial Arts! They care about each student individually -- and are totally committed to helping your child reach his or her potential.
#2. Physical Fitness: It’s hard to feel good about yourself when you are out of shape physically…or when your athletic skills have not been fully developed. Our belief is that, regardless of how athletic somebody seems to be…there is an athlete inside all of us. When a student feels their physical skills skyrocket…it’s not long before their self-image follows suit!
#3. A High Energy, Exciting Environment: Many kids have grown accustomed to virtual activities (video games, television, and internet). Participating in an exciting, high energy environment, focused on an actual activity, will give your child a very real sense of achievement!
#4. Regular Incentives for Effort and Achievement: The belt system of Martial Arts white, yellow, orange, gold, green, etc.), regular positive feedback and recognition of accomplishment, incentives for improvement, applause, smiles, and high-fives will systematically lead your child into the “Yes, I Can!” attitude you’ve always wanted for him or her.
#5. The “Message of the Week”: Regular exposure, through our “Message of the Week,” to systematic instruction, accompanied by exercises in the lessons of respect, discipline, focus, persistence, courage, discipline and confidence. (Most of our parents name this as their favorite part of the program!)
#6. A Proven System of Skill Development: No fancy theories or hard to understand concepts here Master Everson, Master Williams and Master Christinia are experts in teaching the actual SKILLS of listening and focus. Hint: We’ll be teaching these to your child in the very first week!
#7. A Series of Positively Constructed Challenges that will build your child’s confidence. You will be delighted as you see your children confidently move outside their comfort zone. As the weeks go by, you will smile with pride as your son or daughter moves from challenge to challenge…their confidence soaring at each new accomplishment!
#8. An Atmosphere of Respect: You watch with satisfaction as your children learn to give respect and to earn respect. Most importantly, they learn the essential lessons of Self-Respect!
#9. Order and Structure: Even though the atmosphere is friendly and supportive, Karate is not “play time.” You will be delighted to see how your children develop focus and persistence in our orderly, structured environment.
#10. A Friendship Based Environment: If you are expecting the old, harsh, authoritarian, military style Martial Art training…you are going to be sadly disappointed. When you visit us, you will find a friendly, supportive environment. Some of the teachers and long time students have been friends for nearly 20 years. That atmosphere of friendship, support, and respect will give your child the support he or she needs to succeed!
The 5 Skills of Listening
It's frustrating when our children don't seem to listen, isn't it?
If you have children, you often feel like you are talking to a brick wall. Children at times shrug you off, ignoring what you have to say. The problem goes beyond discipline issues as some children do not pay attention for extended periods of time due to focusing problems. They do not have the chance to effectively listen when they cannot focus. When you think about it, does your child talk too much when watching television or playing computer games?
And when they don't pay attention to what you're saying at home, you have to wonder how much they are missing at school!
Are children really becoming less attentive these days? Are children listening skills degrading possibly as a side effect of the 21st century? More importantly, are your children, whom you have the power to change, suffering from poor listening skills?
Scientific research has shown that focus and concentration improve greatly in students that are being active or immediately following activity. Therefore, the students will be moving and active many times just before the instructor wants to teach them something.
Many of the drills that are taught in the Martial Arts will enhance their ability to focus.
- The Listening Posture. Teach your child that when it's time to
listen, they must sit or stand up straight. Shoulders back. Lift
the chest a little. Chin high. This alone can double listening retention!
- Direct eye contact is essential. Insist on it when you are
speaking to your child. She will then be able to focus on the
words being said.
- Repeat the message back to the speaker when possible. For
example, your child might say, "So mom, you'd like me to clean my room and feed the cat before I play on the computer?" This lets you know your child has understood.
- Ask Questions! Coach your children to ask respectful questions.
This shows they are paying attention and care about what the other person is saying!
- Look For More Information. Especially with older children, train
them to ask themselves: "How does the speaker feel about what
they are saying?"
Are they Angry? Board? Interested? Concerned? My friends, even young children can be taught these steps. Begin by reading them to your kids, and then practicing each skill!
When you observe your child losing focus, just the simple
reminder, "Remember ...listening skills!" will refocus them.
And of course, watch like a hawk for situations when your child
does listen effectively. Catch them doing it right and then follow
up with a huge dose of appreciation! " I am so proud of you for
how well you listen to what I'm saying!"
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