December’s Powerful Word Is Open-Mindedness
December 14, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts.
It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
This month’s Powerful Word is OPEN-MINDEDNESS.
Here’s a video from Dr. Robyn Silverman in which she introduces some of the concepts we’ll be covering this month:
As it is December, we are fortunate to see many cultures observe a variety or different holidays and traditions during the course of the month.
When we are open-minded, we can celebrate the differences highlighted at these times, learn from one another, and recognize that there are similarities among us all. Read the rest of this entry »
7 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain This Holiday Season
December 14, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Think gaining weight during holiday season is inevitable? It doesn’t have to be!
Check out this post from the iLoveKickboxing.com blog in which Amber Lynn shares her secrets for enjoying the holiday season without gaining a pound.
Amber is the official iLoveKickboxing.com fitness model & brand ambassador.
The holidays are full of good food, and you should enjoy it!
But enjoying it doesn’t mean you have to walk away 5-10 pounds heavier. In fact, follow these tips below, and you should maintain your weight through this treacherous time.
Looking to drop some pounds?
Try one fitness kickboxing class absolutely free!
Just enter your email address below to view our class schedule and details, and to request a free class.
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Holiday Schedule In Effect Dec 24-Jan 1
December 14, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Urban Martial Arts will be operating on a reduced class schedule from December 24th to January 1st.
Mon, Dec 24 – CLOSED
Tue, Dec 25 – CLOSED
Wed, Dec 26 – OPEN for karate and kickboxing, no after-school
Thu, Dec 27 – OPEN for karate and kickboxing, no after-school
Fri, Dec 28 – CLOSED
Sat, Dec 29 – OPEN for karate and kickboxing, no after-school
Mon, Dec 31 – CLOSED
Tue, Jan 1 – CLOSED
On Wednesday, January 2nd we will resume our usual class schedule. On that day our after-school program also resumes.
Urban Martial Arts will re-open on Thursday
October 31, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Good news! Urban Martial Arts will re-open for karate & kickboxing tomorrow, Thursday November 1st.
However, since public schools are closed the rest of the week, our after-school program won’t resume until Monday.
Look forward to seeing you all soon!
Urban Martial Arts closed on Wednesday
October 30, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Since the DOE has announced that public schools are closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Urban Martial Arts will be closed again.
All karate or kickboxing classes are cancelled, and there is no after-school program.
We will also be notifying students and families via email and text.
Hope you and your family made it through the storm safely.
Urban Martial Arts closed today and tomorrow
October 29, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Please note that Urban Martial Arts will be closed today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the severity of Hurricane Sandy.
All karate or kickboxing classes are cancelled, and there is no after-school program.
We will take our cue from the Department of Education on Wednesday, but please watch this blog, or Facebook page or Twitter stream.
We will also be notifying students and families via email and text.
Be safe, everyone!
Our Halloween party is this Friday!
October 23, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Hope you can make it to our free Halloween party this Friday!
We’ll have a fun performance from a special guest, along with cool prizes for best costumes.
Date: Friday, October 26th.
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
In the meantime, check out video from last year’s Halloween Party:
Self-Esteem Quotes: 6 Great Quotes About Self-Esteem
October 22, 2012 • 1 Comment
Throughout October 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “self-esteem.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand why they should regard themselves highly and feel good about who they are.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
To inspire your own discussions at home, here are six of our favorite quotes about self-esteem:
“Act, speak and dream as if you are valuable. Because you are.”
—Dr. Robyn Silverman
“Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause.”
—Nathaniel Branden
“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self- esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”
—Sam Walton
“Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand- break on.”
—Maxwell Maltz
“Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.”
—Thomas Carlyle
“Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.”
—Louise Hart
To give you more ideas for conversation topics, here’s a run-down of what we’ll be discussing this month:
Week 1 Self esteem defined: What is it, what we say and think about ourselves
Week 2 Self esteem and our abilities: Talent, effort and outcome
Week 3 Self esteem and comparisons: Body, mind, skills and strengths
Week 4 Self esteem, friends & family: The people who we want to surround us
Image Credit: rAmmoRRison on Flickr
How to Get Rid of Belly Fat
October 16, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Wish you could get rid of the jiggle around your belly?
Then check out this post from the iLoveKickboxing.com blog in which Amber Lynn shares her secrets for getting great abs.
Amber is the official iLoveKickboxing.com fitness model & brand ambassador.
A lot of people ask me… “How did you get your abs???”
The truth is, it’s not all that difficult. I don’t try extra hard. I don’t starve myself. I just live by a few simple principles, and apply them every single day. First I’m going to share my daily routine with you. Then, I’ll show you how you can modify it to work with your own schedule.
That way – whether you want 6-pack abs, or just a flat stomach – you can just follow in my footsteps to get there.
Read the rest here., then check out the iLoveKickboxing.com classes at Urban Martial Arts!
Boosting Self-Esteem in Kids: Video Tips from Dr Robyn
October 15, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Throughout October 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “self-esteem.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand why they should regard themselves highly and feel good about who they are.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
In this video, Dr. Robyn advises a parent who is beginning to see self-esteem weakening in his pre-teen and teen children.
To give you more ideas for conversation topics, here’s a run-down of what we’ll be discussing this month:
Week 1 Self esteem defined: What is it, what we say and think about ourselves
Week 2 Self esteem and our abilities: Talent, effort and outcome
Week 3 Self esteem and comparisons: Body, mind, skills and strengths
Week 4 Self esteem, friends & family: The people who we want to surround us
About Dr. Robyn:
Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development specialist, body image/body bullying expert, sought-after speaker and award-winning writer, is known for her no-nonsense yet positive approach to helping young people and their families thrive. Her ground-breaking research at Tufts University on young women is the foundation for her book, “Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: How Weight Obsession Is Messing Up Our Girls and How We Can Help Them Thrive Despite It.”