Choose With Your H.E.A.R.T.

Mr. Kimo and Sensei Jim conducted this session of H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts in the computer lab. The students learned two organizations Jersey Cares and Volunteer Match. The students are given the voting power in class, they choose which organizations we as group will volunteer for. This semester we decided to have the students write a short persuasive speech for their top choice (each student is given three votes) to be presented during our next community service class. For all the educators out there this one assignment helped to engage several 21st Century Skills including: Advanced Literacy, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Oral Presentation, Technology and Leadership.

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Shahad Teaches From The H.E.A.R.T.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools student Shahad performed a teach back for the class, helping them learn what H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts is all about. Shahad spoke about the various types of community service work the class performed together as a team. In addition, Shahad spoke from his heart about what he thought of the program, in his words "it was AWESOME!", we could not have said it any better ourselves. Way to go Shahad! We are very proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OSU!

21st Century Skills Addressed: Oral Communication, Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.

Julian Teaches From The H.E.A.R.T.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools student Julian performed a teach back to the rest of the class by explaining what the community service part of the apprenticeship means. Also Sensei Jim gives him a few pointers on how to present to a group and keep them engaged.

21st Century Skills Addressed: Oral Communication, Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.

Apprentice Day Fair - Concrete Slab Breaking Demonstration

Round two... H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools kicked off the spring semester's Apprentice Day Fair with a bang... actually a break... concrete breaks to be exact. Sensei Jim did a concrete breaking demonstration for each group, in addition the students learned about the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts program.

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Apprentice Day Fair - H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Mini-Lessons

Ready and raring to go H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools kicked off the spring semester's Apprentice Day Fair. The students learned how to make a tight fist (Seiken), they learned how to execute a one two punch (Nihon Tsuki), and even a front snap kick (Mae Geri). Excitement was in the air as the students were having fun learning the techniques and letting out load yells (Kias).

21st Century Skills Addressed: Oral Communication, Teamwork

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.

Apprentice Day Fair - Kicking Our H.E.A.R.T.s Into Gear

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools presented the students with a double apprenticeship! They learned how the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class is a two part apprenticeship, one part coming from Sensei Jim's heart in the form of teaching Martial Arts the second part being the students performing volunteer service work for organizations they vote for... in turn giving from their hearts. The students were also treated to a concrete breaking demonstration given by Sensei Jim (Featured in another blog entry).

What was truly great about this fair is that the students learned about the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts program from former students. Dayamaris, Desiree, Edwin, Francisco, Justin, Lessly, Melissa, Shahad, Yanissa and Yessenia did a great job with their "Teach Backs". Thank you! OSU!

21st Century Skills Addressed: Oral Communication, Teamwork, Leadership

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A H.E.A.R.T.pounding WOW!

From our community service work to our Martial Arts training the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class has put their Sweat and Spirit into everything they have accomplished as a team. This has all culminated in a showcase video and performance that resulted in a H.E.A.R.T.pounding Citizen Schools WOW!

With all the excitement and energy of performing in front of a packed auditorium the Citizen Schools and H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts students had the crowd cheering. Spirits were soaring and boards were flying as the students made easy work of the board breaks. Everyone did a great job with the Katas as well, I am very proud of all of you. GREAT JOB!!!! I'm looking forward to the next round of training and remember you can make a difference, just put your H.E.A.R.T. into it!!!!

OSU!

A special thank you to all the Parents, Teachers, Friends and Family. A big OSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to the students, Mr. Max and the Mr. Aaron!!!

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.