6 Virtues of Greatness

THE SIX VIRTUES
OF GREATNESS

What exactly
shall we demand of others?  The same we demand
of ourselves: conduct becoming a Black Belt, attention to both our weaknesses
and out strengths, a ready willingness to be excellent in our service to the
world even when it become difficult. 

We will do
this by inspiring and challenging others to act with wisdom and virtue in any
part of their lives upon which we have influence.  If we have their ear, let us sow the seeds of
greatness by inspiring greatness.

1.    Let us demand honesty – live a life of integrity…they want
to be truthful.  We must be
uncompromising regarding truth and we must inspire others to be the same

2.    Let us demand responsibility – many people have an innate sense
of responsibility for their actions, but too many avoid it in the name of ease.

3.    Let us demand excellence – for those destined for greatness,
all things must be done well and to completion. 
We must strive to the highest level of achievement in all we do.  Black Belt Excellence is a journey not a
destination. 

4.    Let us demand courage – Courage is often cultivated
through a confrontation: forcing others to face fears, teaching people to help
rather than hide.

5.    Let us demand respect for others – the glow of respect nurtures all
other virtues of human connection: kindness, compassion, fairness, empathy and
love.  We must show tremendous respect to
those we seek to inspire even if we are being strong and demanding with them.

6.    Let us demand service – Service is the intent to do good
and do well for others, to be of genuine, warm assistance in their time of
need.

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United Martial Arts Centers Weekly Updates 5-26-15

 Good Morning Winner!
We are grateful to all who have served our great country!
In observance of Memorial Day UMAC will be CLOSED

Here are your UMAC Weekly Updates

1.  FOCUS:  Forms
2. 
BLACK BELT PREP CLASS Wednesday 615pm:  ALL students graduating at the
2015 Warrior Weekend must attend this class to help you prepare for your
graduation.
3.  2015 WARRIOR WEEKEND RETREAT AND BLACK BELT TESTING Friday May 29th-Sunday May 31st
4.  UMAC Will be CLOSED May 29th - 31st
5.  SUMMER CAMP - We still have some openings for summer camp full day and part time.

I
would like to ask you a favor...If you could please help Master Jason
Bender and give him some love by writing a 5 star excellent review for
him Google it would be deeply appreciated..
thank you

Make it a great week
Sincerely
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12 Benefits of Martial Arts For Kids

1) Learn Respect

"In the dojo, young students learn to bow
to their sensei and to their opponents. Respect is instilled from the
very first lesson." [Click to Tweet]

2) Instill Discipline

"Overcoming obstacles and achieving the unthinkable requires extreme self-control and the ability to focus on the long-term." [Click to Tweet]

3) Build Confidence

"Progressing through ranks and achieving mental, physical and emotional growth builds confidence in children of all ages." [Click to Tweet]

4) Focus & Attention Span

"Martial
arts teaches proper breathing techniques and a state of awareness that
hones focus in even the most hyperactive of children." [Click to Tweet]

5) Self Defence & Personal Safety

"Bullying awareness and defense against predators empowers children and can even save lives." [Click to Tweet]

6) Deal with Anxiety & Stress

"Effective
breathing techniques, structure, focus and improved concentration allow
young martial arts students to calmly deal with stress." [Click to Tweet]

7) Teamwork & Social Skills

"Training
as a team and participating in team-based curricular activities help
build character and essential social skills in children." [Click to Tweet]

8) Health & Fitness

"Developing
as a martial artist requires dedication to fitness. It is an effective
way to combat obesity and encourage healthy eating." [Click to Tweet]

9) Conflict Resolution

"While it may seem counter-intuitive, most martial arts teach children how to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence." [Click to Tweet]

10) Balance & Posture

"Poor
balance and posture can lead to cramped organs and other unhealthy
developments. Focus on these areas also improves fighting technique." [Click to Tweet]

11) Coordination

"Focusing on body awareness and breathing helps develop coordination allowing children to excel in many other activities." [Click to Tweet]

12) Memorization

"The
memory and retention drills students go through develop memorization
that benefits children in school and in their day-to-day life." [Click to Tweet]

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4 Tips to Help Develop Consistent Success in your Child

Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella

4 Tips to Help your Child Develop Consistent Success

4 Tips to Help Your Child Develop Consistent Success

A routine

Children need a routine in their everyday life; it is necessary to their
balance. Change is disturbing for them and requires too much adaptation
and energy. As far as their education and discipline go, it is the
same; children have a fundamental need for consistency. Imagine if,
every morning, someone had moved your office, workshop or tools around
and if you had to do something different every day!

Of course, in no time, you would become frustrated and aggressive. It is
the same for your child: if every day is different, if the rules keep
changing and if we change his habits without warning, it is normal to
observe stress, crises, frustration and anxiety in return. A young child
needs to know his limits. It reassures him and helps him find his way.
It is the same for pre-teens and teenagers! The more rules and limits
you set and the more stable you are in your education, the better it
will be in the long run.

If you develop a habit of coming to class Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
with your child then they understand that these are the days we go to
United Martial Arts Centers for class and you are not interrupting them
from doing something else. 

When you disrupt the routine this can be very detrimental to your
child’s progress and may make it challenging for them to continue.  For
example, “We are going to take the summer off” from my experience (25
years of teaching professionally) this decision increases the potential
for your child to not want to return to class.

1. 
    The Routine is broken
2. 
   The child feels that they have forgotten what they have previously learned
3. 
   The perceive that their friends have advanced ahead of them

Discipline Vs Habit – most people think that it takes consistent
discipline to become successful at anything.  Well the truth is that is
takes discipline to develop the positive habit to be successful.   Once
you have established the habit of coming to class 3 times a week and
practicing at home you no longer need the discipline.  Most experts say
it takes 30 days to establish a habit but it’s more like 60 to truly
develop the habit.

Establish rules

Rules and a good routine make many children feel safer. They allow
children to see adults as reliable and trustworthy persons. Firm rules
are not necessarily rigid. For example, a rule may be suspended for a
special day or an event, but it is important to make sure to clearly
tell the child that this is an exception, a privilege.

People can have difficulty with the words rules, limits, frameworks, as
if these concepts represented something negative, while rules, limits
and frameworks are everywhere, every day, in our lives and in our
society. If your child does not know where your limits are and how you
react to his behavior, he will proceed by trial and error and go all the
way to test you.

When I am on the road, I must respect speed limits, if I don’t, the
police will give me a fine, when I am at work, I must respect the
schedule or else I could be fired, etc. Rules and limits are part of our
life and it is a good idea to learn to follow the rules early. As
parents, it is our duty to keep some consistency in our education to
help our child grow and learn.





Communication

Communication remains the key to success. Learning to communicate with
your child, to make your requests and give clear instructions will not
only grant you consistency but also a better harmony in your relations
with your child. A child needs to be listened to and understood to
develop his self-esteem. Through listening to your child, you will be
able to establish rules that are good for both parties and make it
easier to maintain consistency for you and your child.

Of course, these rules will not always please your child but some rules
will leave no room for negotiation. For example, wearing a helmet to
ride a bike may not please your child but it will be non-negotiable on
your part. Your child must also understand that you are the adult and
you are responsible for his responsibility and well-being because you
love him.

However, your curfew could be negotiable. For example, if you say 8:00
p.m. and he says 8:30, you can settle for 8:15. You child will feel
victorious to have won fifteen minutes and it won’t make a difference
for you. Both parties will be happy and when it happens, it will be
easier to stick to your plans and keep some consistency. Listen to your
child, no matter how old he is and make sure to listen well and try to
meet his needs because it is his way to express himself and be
understood.

A precious tool

Progress tables are wonderful tools to help with the rules, habits and
keeping consistency. You can find on the web a wide variety of table
models that you can print and use at home. For example, a table of good
habits on which you can tick a box every day if a rule has not been
respected. The child then knows automatically that there will be
consequences that will follow. This type of tool can allow you to have
demands and expectations clearly identified by your child.  At United Martial Arts Centers we highly recommend the “Martial Arts Reading Program” and the “Citizenship Awards Program” for parents to use as progress tables…these tools are priceless.

For More Information please contact Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella at

United Martial Arts Centers

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United Martial Arts Centers Weekly Updates 5-11-15

Good Morning Winner

Here are your weekly UMAC Updates

1.  FOCUS - Review and Tip Testing
2.  GRADUATION - White-Purple Belts 6:00pm Thursday May 14th
3.  GRAND
OPENING UMAC MONROE - Saturday May 16th 9:30am-2:00pm.  Please join the
celebration of the opening of our newest location and come support
Master Jason Bender.
4.  UMAC SUMMER CAMP FULL DAY AND PART TIME STILL HAS A FEW SPOTS OPEN
5.  PLEASE NOMINATE UMAC FOR BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
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Thank you for your support
To our success
Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella and
the UMAC Team
43 West St
Warwick, NY 10990
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475 Route 17M
Store #6 Monroe Plaza
Monroe NY 10950
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United Martial Arts Centers Weekly UPdates 5-4-15

Good Morning Winner
Spring has sprung!!
Here are your weekly UMAC Updates to keep you in the loop
1.  FOCUS:  Review week and tip testing
2.  ALL Test Application due in by Friday for Early Registration $50.  All applications handed in after Friday will be $60
3. 
MOM'S DAY OF HAPPINESS AND PEACEFUL MIND - Thursday 5:45pm  -
Mediation, Green Tea, Chocolate and a letter of love and appreciation
from your child.
4.  GRADUATION - Thursday May 14th 6pm White-Purple Belts
5.  UMAC MONROE GRAND OPENING SATURDAY MAY 16TH
9:30 am Graduation Brown-Black Belt (Bodan Final Testing) and Instructor Quarterly Testing
Demo
Refreshments
Fun
6.  SUMMER CAMP SPECIAL Only $275/week 7:30am-6pm
7.  2015 WARRIOR WEEKEND - Few spots still available

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Make it a great week
Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella
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Warwick, NY 10990
845-987-1853
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