“Do you know the best kept secret to building greater confidence and self-control?”

Today we live in a culture where many people want instant success – wealth, knowledge, and the ability to excel at anything. This “I want it now” mentality is called “instant gratification” and is the number one reason people fail.

Life’s REAL Winners

People who REJECT the value of instant gratification and develop the skill of “Self-Discipline” are life’s real winners.

These are people who are have developed “emotional intelligence – they are able to set goals and harness the motivational strength to see it through to their successful fruition – day by day, week by week, month by month, and, if necessary, year by year.

The good news is “Self-Discipline” is a skill that CAN be learned. With the skill of “Self-Discipline,” your children will be able to persevere in their efforts to achieve career success, learn a new skill, or achieve with excellence any other goal they desire including earning your Black Belt!

It is critical to begin to develop “Self-Discipline” at an early age, especially in a society filled with complex demands, challenges, and stresses.

“Self-Discipline” learned at a young age will increase the chances of your child being able to cope with this fast-paced, often chaotic world all the way through adulthood.

A child with excellent “Self-Discipline” will have an internalized set of rules so even without a parent or caregiver; the child will act in a thoughtful, reflective manner.

“A leader is someone who sees something that needs to be changed and changes it.”

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April 13-17th Newsletter

This week is Tax Week!!!

I know everyone is excited about filing and hopefully receiving your taxes. You've probably noticed a little bit more money in your check this week due to thte President's Stimulus package so be reallly happy about that.

You should have 6 classes by the end of this week to stay on track for your test.

Welcome to our Newest Students:
Drew Gray will be training in the Basic Class on Tuesday and Thursdays. The Gray Family welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you with us. Please say "HI"to Drew and family when you see them!

Astrid and Humberto will be training in the Basic Class on Monday and Thursdays. Welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you wiht us. Please say "Hi" to Astrid and Humberto and Family when you see them!


Upcoming Important Events, This Week/Month:

Monday- Classes as regularly scheduled.

Tuesday - Classes as regularly scheduled.

Wednesday- Classes as regularyly scheduled. Today is TAX DAY!! Don't forget to thank Uncle Sam!

Thursday- Classes as regularly scheduled. Please find a First, Second or Third Degree Black Belt and say your word of the month, Total Self Confidence to earn your Gray Stripe for next week's Belt Progress Check. Stress Release Class for Adults 7:30 to 8:30. Please RSVP.

Friday - No Regularly Scheduled Classes tonight.

Saturday - 10 am all Black Belt Students run 10 laps (make usre you arrive early to get your laps in).

And Upcoming Next Week:
Monday is bring a friend to class day (do they look or act like you?), and Tuesday we will review curriculum; Wednesday and Thursday will be the Belt Progress Check during regular class time. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is the Spring 2009 Black Belt Test!! Make Sure you Support your Black Belts.

Be sure to know your Word of the Month so you can earn you Gray Stripe. Half way to Belt Test at the end of April!! Be sure you have 6 classes in by the end of the week in order to be on track for you next belt test!

Have a Great Week!!!

April 6-11th Newsletter

April is Anti_Abduction Month at MHK-Allen

April is Anti-Abduction month here at MHK-Allen. We’re going to focus on self-defense strategies for the kids and adults and how to avoid being abducted and what physical steps to take.

Our leadership weapon this cycle is ESCRIMA. Make sure you bring them to class with you.

All Student’s Pick up your Vision Boards this week! The vision board is new project where you start to see yourself as a black belt.

Welcome to our Newest Students:
Gena (3rd grade) and Dominic (2nd grade) Mancuso will be training in the Basic Class on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Mancuso Family welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you with us. Please say hi to Gena and Dominic and their family when you see them!

Dakota Nichols 4th grade will be training in our Basic Class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dakota and Family welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you with us. Please say “HI!” to Dakota and her parents when you see them this week.

Jake Rivers 1st grade will be training in our Basic Class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Jake and Family welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you with us. Please say “HI!” to Dakota and her parents when you see them this week.

Kendall Armbruster Kindergarten will be training in our Basic Class on Mondays and Thursdays. Kendall and Family welcome to Allen MHK! We are very glad to have you with us. Please say “HI!” to Kendall and her parents when you see them this week.



Upcoming Important Events, This Week/Month:

Monday- Classes as regularly scheduled. 5PM Parents' Coaching Clinic. This 30 minute clinic is geared towards parents of Basic Students and will focus on how to help your child be successful in Karate Class

Tuesday - Classes as regularly scheduled. Beatriz Dalmacio’s Birthday.

Wednesday- We will be holding an Anti-Bullying Class 6:30-7:15 pm tonight. All regular Basic Attendees, adult and children alike, are invited to attend. It is helpful for us to have a few adults on the floor to help out! Many of you have friends who have RSVP'd too for this special event. We will see you tonight.


Thursday- Classes as regularly scheduled. Happy Birthday Elizabeth Benson. Please find a First, Second or Third Degree Black Belt and say your word of the month, Total Self Confidence to earn your Gray Stripe for next week's Belt Progress Check. 7:15 PM Leadership Tryouts-

Friday - No Regularly Scheduled Classes tonight. Happy Birthday Carter Evans!

Saturday – Classes as regularly scheduled. Happy Birthday Matt Gomez. Black Belt Prep Students run 10 laps this week. Focus on combinations and weapons.



And Upcoming Next Week:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we will review curriculum; Thursday is National Stress Awareness Day and a special Stress Reduction class for Adults at 7:30 (sign up at the front). Be sure to know your Word of the Month so you can earn you Gray Stripe. Half way to Belt Test at the end of April!! Be sure you have 6 classes in by the end of the week in order to be on track for you next belt test!

Have a Great Week!!!