There are six core Life Skills that our students learn. Respect, Discipline, Confidence, Honesty, Communication and Self Esteem. In this blog, I’ll explain the first tenet to you, and talk about why I think it’s important.
The first skill at Life Skill is Respect. If you’ve ever witnessed our martial arts demonstration or classes, you know that each match begins with the students bowing to one another, the teachers and parents.
In our classes, students learn that courtesy and respect are essential. They Learn to: Respect Family, Respect Teachers, Respect Teachings
When they behave courteously toward their instructor – and their instructor returns the favor – it builds an atmosphere of respect. In such an environment, kids can learn easily.
We also teach kids to respect one another. There isn’t any name-calling or taunting in our school. Every child learns that being courteous is the key to success. Just as repetitive motions teach them to control their bodies, emphasizing the core tenet of courtesy helps them learn to control their minds and emotions.
It’s normal for kids to test boundaries – in fact, it’s important that they do so. However, it’s just as important for adults to let kids know that boundaries are there for a reason. Teaching and modeling courtesy for them in class is one way we do that.
Sometimes, kids idolize athletes who engage in trash talk and bragging. We think it’s our job to give them a different kind of role model. Our instructors understand kids, and they do more than talk to kids about courtesy. They demonstrate it in everything they do in class.
We find that emphasizing courtesy is a key component of building success for our students. As they learn to move through the world respecting themselves and others, they see the way giving respect changes their interactions with people. They learn that respect begets respect – and that’s a lesson they’ll take with them wherever they go.
If you want your child to learn the Core Life Skill of Respect
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Life Skill is a Childhood Development Academy conveniently located in Millbury Massachusetts. We provide high quality personal development classes to the residents of Worcester county, including Grafton Shrewsbury Auburn and the surrounding areas, including Sutton Uxbridge and Northbridge. If you would like more information about our Martial Arts Program don’t hesitate to call us or text at 508-917-0369.
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