SCHOOL SAFETY – WALK OUT – WALK UP – OR WAKE UP! (PART 2)
WHAT IS THE CAUSE AND WHAT MEASURE OF SAFETY IS NECESSARY TO SECURE OUR SCHOOLS AND ASSURE SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS? WHAT DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND CONGRESS NEED TO WAKE…
SCHOOL SAFETY – WALK OUT – WALK UP – OR WAKE UP! (PART 3)
FIND OUT THE DIFFERENT LEVEL SCHOOL SAFETY STRATEGIES (INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP, SOCIETY, AND COMMUNITY) AND TIPS FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN THIS THIRD INSTALLMENT OF A MULTI-PART EDUCATIONAL SERIES ON SCHOOL SAFETY.…
SCHOOL SAFETY – WALK OUT – WALK UP – OR WAKE UP! (PART 4)
ACTIVE SECURITY - POLICIES - TRAINING: WHAT YOUR SCHOOL DID (OR DID NOT) DO ON SUMMER VACATION? AWARE, PREPARED, & ON GUARD ACTIVE SECURITY Active self-defense/safety begins by accepting the…
KIDS N’POWER – HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP KIDS HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Carving a Jack O’Lantern is a tradition brought to the Americas from Ireland. The Celts carved turnips…
HOW TO CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL / INSTRUCTOR
WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL / INSTRUCTOR? To get straight to the heart of the matter, choose what is BEST for you. Your desire to learn martial arts should…
MENTAL TOUGHNESS: AN ATTITUDE FOR SUCCESS
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING MENTALLY TOUGH IN MARTIAL ARTS, ATHLETICS AND IN EVERY DAY LIFE?
We often discuss “focus” and its importance during Taekwondo and Krav Maga classes. It is at the root of improving attitude, physical skills and character performance; the ingredients for Mental Toughness.
Mental toughness is a measure of a person’s ability to recover quickly from difficulties and challenges. It is framed by an individual’s strength of confidence and self-esteem. Meeting the challenges presented in learning, life situations, and athletic endeavors evidence mental toughness. These are the critical environments that measure the level of determination and perseverance that are necessary to achieve success.
SELF DISCIPLINE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENT
WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO SET GOALS AND AND HAVE THE SELF DISCIPLINE TO ACHIEVE THEM?
A new year, a new you. Yes, it’s a very common theme and a catalyst for many people to make resolutions about self-improvement. But, to achieve those goals, more than desire is needed.
Desires and dreams are simply things we “wish” to have. A goal, on the other hand, is a target to work toward. To achieve the goal, it must be set to be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and have a timeline for success. These are “s.m.a.r.t.” goals because they establish a roadmap to the destination. This framework sets realistic parameters for accomplishing the work that must be done to achieve the goal.