Sneaky Ninja Challenges!
At Mantis we don’t just teach people freestyle kickboxing. We teach the true meaning behind martial arts. It’s about respect, empathy and consideration for others.
We like to set Sneaky Ninja Challenges to give the students as many opportunities as they can to show they aren’t just ninjas in the dojo… they’re becoming ninjas at life too!
Any one can join in, you don’t have to be a member. A small gesture of kindness can make a massive positive change. Let’s make Spondon an even better place to be!...
Tag us on your Sneaky Ninja Challenge on social media @MantisMartialArtsUk for a treat from us!
OCTOBER
Open doors!
This month's challenge is to hold open a door for as many people as you can. Simple manners cost us nothing and are so easily forgotten when our lives are so busy.
Take a moment to enjoy the feeling of knowing you’re a lovely person when someone thanks you for your kindness.
SEPTEMBER
Say 'hello'
Everyone has the potential to feel a little lonely a times, it doesn’t matter how popular you are! Our challenge this month is to speak to someone who looks a little lost or lonely and say hello. Making a new friend costs nothing but might mean the world to someone.
AUGUST
Read an autobiography
Read an autobiography! Learning about someone else’s life can be a real eye opener! You never know what someone else has been through and reading about it can open our eyes and minds up to other people around you too.
If you haven’t got one, why not join our lovely local library
JULY
Positive Post-Its...
Hide a little positive note for someone to find! Just a few words that they will come across when they open their wallet or a book. How special do you think it will make them feel knowing someone took the time to tell them how amazing they are!
Looking for ideas? We’ve left a few sneaky positive post-it notes for people to take and hide outside the Dojo. Help yourself and put a smile on someone’s face
JUNE
Teach someone a new skill
We all learn different skills as we experience life. When you get to know people, it is incredible to find out just what they are able to do. Wouldn't it be fantastic if we all shared some of this knowledge and these skills with someone we know. What can you help somebody to learn this month?
DECEMBER
Love your neighbours
Whilst we don’t get to choose who we live next door to, getting on well with the people around us can make a huge difference to how we feel about our homes.
This month we're challenging you to find something lovely you can do for your neighbour... Bring their bins in, clear some leaves on their path, bake them a cake… the possibilities are endless. You never know, they might even do something lovely in return.
NOVEMBER
Welcome the wildlife
It’s getting cold! Not just for us but all our lovely local wildlife! Sensei Heather swears she saw a black squirrel in the Sensory Garden!
Why not leave out a few treats for the wildlife in your garden? You’ll find you attract lots more birds which are lovely to watch in the winter.