It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a little while. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules so you'll know what's allowed and what's not. Pay close attention so you'll know if you need to raise your hand to ask a question and what the rules are about visiting the restroom.
You might already know a lot of kids in your classes on the first day. But it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't. Make the first move and you'll be glad you did and so will your new friend!
SUMMER HOURS ENDING FOR ADULT CLASSES
Reminder!!! Adult classes go back to regular schedule effective Tuesday, September 6th.
KANSAS SUNFLOWER GAMES RESULTS
Saturday July 16, 2011
Shayla Johnson
7-8 Int. Kata, 1st Place
7-8 Int. Sparring, 1st Place
BELT TEST/PROMOTIONS
LiL’ Dragons
Charlie Douherty-Gold Stripe
Damien Hurt-Gold Stripe
UPCOMING EVENTS
World Martial Arts Day Kick-A-Thon
NEW STUDENTS
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| Damien Hurt |
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| Rob McCaleb |
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Women’s Self Defense will take place again this year during the month of October which Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Month. This year the class will take place on a Saturday instead of being spread out throughout the month of October. It will be different doing a one day class but we will see how it works.
IN MEMORIUM
American Karate black belt Edward "Mark" Young, 42, died Aug. 25, 2011, at University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colo. He was born March 26, 1969, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mark worked at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, first as a K-9 Officer and then as an Electronic Technologist. He was a good student and will be missed.
LEADERSHIP
Most people often feel like they are threatened when they think about what is leadership. They get scared when somebody stands out in the crowd and does things that are different from the norm. That’s what happens when you are leader; you stand out instead of blending in.
When asking the question “what is leadership, and what does it mean?” I’d have to say that leadership means that you are willing to take on responsibility and make choices for yourself. It’s not a responsibility that was thrust upon you by someone, but a responsibility that you took upon yourself because you believe that you are the best one for the job. And once you make this choice for yourself you automatically have no other option but to become a leader.
Another great point about leadership is that an effective leader needs to be able to create more leaders on his or her team. You want to be able to have the people following you stand up and get noticed so they in turn have other people following them while a chain of responsibility and cohesiveness forms so you create a well oiled machine.
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