37. Building Confidence (Part 1 & 2)

Master's Message children's class discussion topic of the week.

Building Confidence

This topic is to be covered over two weeks.

Part 1:

Discussion:

This week, we're focusing on confidence, an important skill that will help you in martial arts

and in life.

Confidence is about believing in yourself and your abilities, even when things get

tough.

Here are some important notes to help us build our confidence:

1. Set Small Goals:

Confidence grows as we achieve things.

Start by setting small goals, like:

• learning a new kick

• completing a certain number of push-ups

• passing your next progress check

• passing your next belt.

Celebrate each success, no matter how small (we do this at the belt presentation).

This will help you feel proud and capable!

As you achieve small goals you will feel more confident in setting and achieving bigger goals.

2. Positive Self-Talk:

The way we talk to ourselves matters.

Instead of saying, “I can’t do this,” try saying, “I will give it my best shot.”

Words are like spells, that's why it's called 'spelling', so choose your words carefully.

A sentence that you say about yourself or think in your head, can become your 'life sentence'.

3. Practice Makes Perfect:

The more you practice, the better you get!

Whether it's mastering a new technique in martial arts or doing a performance at school.

Practice helps you feel more prepared and increases your chance of achieving your goals.

Part 2:

4. Learn from Mistakes:

Everyone makes mistakes, and that’s okay! Instead of feeling upset and discouraged, see mistakes as opportunities to learn.

Mistakes and failures are just stepping-stones on your way to success.

When you understand this secret, you become more resilient and confident in your abilities.

5. Surround Yourself with Positivity:

Spend time with friends and family who uplift you.

Supportive people encourage you to try new things and remind you of your strengths and talents.

Class drill:

Confident Greeting Drill:

Objective:

To practice introducing ourselves confidently to multiple people, using confident eye contact, strong posture, a firm handshake, and a positive voice.

Students will spread out around the room and on cue, walk around while introducing

themselves to anyone they encounter.

When approaching someone, confidently say:

“Hi, my name is [Your Name],” while maintaining eye contact and giving a firm handshake. After

your introduction, respond positively such as, 'It was nice to meet you' and move on to find someone else. This continues for 1-2 minutes, allowing everyone to meet multiple people INCLUDING PARENTS.

Finally, regroup to share thoughts on the experience and what they learned about confidence.

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