December Word of the Month Week 2
Caring and Sharing
Week 2
“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.”
Denis Waitley, American author, lecturer and human achievement consultant
Translation for Adults
A smile tells others that you are approachable. It can help to put a shy person at ease, tell a child who has spilled something that it’s okay, and show your martial arts classmates that you’d be a good choice for a helpful partner. Adults, in particular, must share more smiles with the people in their lives because adults experience more stress, and often have more reasons to frown than smile. Find the child inside, and reveal it with happy, sincere smiles that show you love life and want to share it with everyone.
Translation for Kids
When you smile, especially at someone, you are show- ing him or her that you are friendly. People like to be with happy people that care about others as much as themselves. Believe it or not, your smile can make other people who are having a bad day feel a bit better. Your smile can help shy people gain the courage to say “Hi” to you. So, smile often!
Class Discussion for Kids
- Can you think of a situation where you smiled to help someone?
- What was the situation? Was he upset, tired, shy?
The Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness was founded in 2005 by Master Paul Gruschow, Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness’s lessons for pre-school children ages 3-6 and elementary age kids ages 7 and up are designed to develop the critical building blocks kids need – specialized for their age group – for school excellence and later success in life.
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Rochester Kung Fu and Fitness has a large family program, where families can learn martial arts and character in a friendly supportive environment. Where families together can improve their physical development with their Kung Fu and improve their character and learn lifelong skills as a family.
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About Master Paul J. Gruschow: Paul is a Ninth-Generation Master of the 7-Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu System under world renowned Grand Master Raymond Fogg and the United States Kung Fu Exchange Federation. Master Paul Gruschow sits on the board of the United States Kung Fu Exchange Federation as well. He has been teaching martial arts for over 20 years and has created many top internationally ranked competitors. Master Gruschow is a motivational speaker and educator and teaches seminars in bullying, self-defense, and martial arts training, around the world.
The Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness is located at 2496 West Ridge Rd, Rochester NY 14626.
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