Our Theme of This Cycle: Integrity
Posted: August 9th, 2011 | Author: Master Derek Croley | Filed under: Our Cool School. | Tags: Asheville, bully, Chi, classes, derek croley, honesty, Humility, integrity, internal martial arts, internal power, Jones Elementary, kung fu, martial arts, Peer pressure, qigong, self defense, Sharpen the saw, tae kwon do, tai chi, Thought in Action, world tai chi day | No Comments »
By our definition, Integrity means to always do what you think is right- no matter what everybody else is doing. Here is a section from our students lesson packet.
To have Integrity means to follow through with what you know is right. If you know, think, say, and believe what is right…follow through with it. Most of us know what is right. We have an internal understanding of this. Don’t be fooled by anyone to go against this understanding of what you know inside. You will encounter many individuals who will knowingly or unknowingly attempt to sway you. Sometimes that person will be you. Be disciplined to stick to what is right by thinking and acting appropriately.
Your task for your next belt is 10 acts of Integrity. If you see someone doing or saying something you know is not right, respectfully suggest something or guide them to the right action. This may mean taking someone aside and having a polite discussion, role modeling the right way, writing them a note, pointing out someone else doing the right thing, and what benefits there are to doing so. This is sometimes difficult. However, this is what being a Black Belt Leader signifies: doing your best to live the virtues of the Black Belt all of the time, and showing (Leading the Way) others what benefits there are to doing so. Are you beginning to live by the Student Creed and the virtues of the Black Belt Leader?
Also, this cycle we are workig on defenses against grabs and locks from behind.
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