Mr. Cabrera featured interview for POWerful Words

I just got off the phone from the POWerful Words monthly teleconference for school owners.  It’s a meeting with all of the POWerful Words members all over the world and Dr. Robyn Silverman, creator of the program.  This month, I was one of the featured members about how we’ve been innovating in our usage of [...]

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Lithia Spring Cook-Out Sat.

Sidekicks-Lithia will be holding it’s annual spring cook-out this weekend at Lithia Springs Park.  the Park is located on Lithia Springs Rd. off of Lithia-Pinecrest.  Just drive until you dead end into it.  The park admittance is $1 per person.  Please bring a side dish to go along with the hamburgers and hot dogs we’re [...]

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New Tampa Testing Postponed!

Testing in the new Tampa school has been postponed from April 26th to Saturday, May 3rd. 
Unfortunately Master Cabrera had to go out of town unexpectedly.  Test times remain the same for May 3rd.
We apologize for the incovenience.

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SIDEKICKS Lithia Testing Times for 4/19/08

General Rank Examinations will be held at the SIDEKICKS Lithia location on Saturday April 19th the test times will be as follows:

9:00 AM - White & Yellow (ALL Levels)
10:45 AM - Green (ALL) & Blue (Level 1)
1:00 PM - Blue (Level 2) & Red (ALL)
3:00 PM - Rec. Black & Up
6:00 PM - Little Dragons [...]

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Improve Your Tomorrows by Asking One Question Today

In recognition of teacher appreciation month, I wanted to pass along an e-mail that I received from Kevin Eikenberry.  I found it to be quite useful and applicable to students of all ages..  well here it is:In Kevin’s Own WordsImprove Your Tomorrows By Asking One Question TodayIf you are a parent of school-aged children (or [...]

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How Teachers Helped Me Succeed

With the end of this month being Teacher Appreciation Week, like Master Cabrera, I wanted to talk a little bit about the teachers that had a positive impact in my life.  I’ve always felt teachers have one of the most important jobs because what they are teaching kids today is what they’re going to use [...]

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The Code by Master Cabrera

When I was a young man new to the martial arts one of the things that attracted me was the historical aspects of the martial arts.  I was fascinated by the story of warriors from the past.  Old movies such as Ivanhoe, El Cid and others would entertain me for hours on end.  One particular [...]

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A Teacher’s Impact on my life, by Master Cabrera

Greetings SideKickers,
 
Mr. Cabrera has been after me to write a few lines for the blog.  I must admit that this whole blog thing is new to me and I have been enjoying reading the entries made by Mr. Cabrera since he began to blog.  I’m always amazed at how easily Mr. Cabrera can sit in [...]

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10 Great Ways to Appreciate Teachers: Gratitude All Month Long!

From Dr. Robyn’s Website:
 

Since Powerful Words will be celebrating teachers, coaches, instructors, and mentors this month with our annual Teacher Appreciation Week, you might be wondering how to show gratitude for the greats. Whether you’re a student, parent, grandparent, or community member, you likely come into contact with some wonderful teachers who you would like [...]

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Mr. C’s iPod Week of 4/7

Hey everyone!
 We’re rockin’ and rollin’ this week with Spring Break Camp!  So a lot of the songs on my iPod playlist this week are music to train to.  Some is also music that I’m listening to early in the morning as Mrs. C and I drove to the school.

 ”Beat It” by Fall Out Boy (feat. [...]

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