More than self-defense and stick fighting - Martial arts centers can quickly adopt a Character Development Program through POWerfulWordsOnline.com

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DATELINE: BOSTON AND WEYMOUTH, MASS…It may seem odd, but nowadays, parents expect a lot more from a martial arts center than just a place for their children to learn martial arts. In this high-powered, overscheduled world of drop-offs and pick-ups, families are seeking a place that over-delivers…A place where their children learn self confidence, respect, perseverance and self discipline.

, which has already been incorporated at more than 100 martial arts centers across the U.S. Now, they are concentrating on expanding POWerfulWordsOnline.com market share in the Northeast.

Turning Martial Arts schools into complete “Personal Development Centers”
POWerfulWordsOnline.com compliments a stellar martial arts curriculum and has been effectively transforming martial arts studios across the nation into Personal Development Centers for the last six years. As hundreds of schools that the Silvermans consult with have already found out, the POWerfulWords philosophy adds that extra special something that keeps new students coming in, prevents regulars from dropping out, and creates a public buzz to brand martial arts schools as a community resource.

Blueprint for success
Offering martial arts studios a convenient, thoroughly planned out, successful system, POWerfulWordsOnline.com supplies an “A to Z” character development program making it easy for instructors to incorporate character lessons.

“Ultimately, POWerfulWordsOnline.com supplies martial arts school owners and instructors with a blueprint for success. POWerfulWordsOnline.com is similar to an operating manual, complete with instructions, tools and Dr. Robyn’s ongoing professional guidance,” explained Jason Silverman, Master Instructor and Executive Director. “It’s a very convenient online resource that turns martial arts schools into powerful personal development centers which significantly increases return on investment in every regard because it benefits not just the schools, but students and parents.”

POWerfulWordsOnline.com is a membership based, innovative, ongoing program providing character development lessons and tools to turn martial arts centers into state-of-the-art Personal Development centers. School Owners interested in test driving the program at their academies may download a FREE MONTH by visiting http://www.powerfulwordsonline.com.

Families can also take advantage of ongoing, professional guidance from Child Development Specialist, Dr. Robyn (and “test drive” the family program) by visiting www.POWerfulfamily.com.

POWerful Concepts
POWerful Words, online resource for martial arts centers and POWerful Family, an online resource for parents, was founded by Robyn J.A. Silverman, PhD and her husband and business partner Jason Silverman, in their deep commitment to empowering families to reach their fullest potential by creating rich resources, providing concrete strategies, and magnifying the strengths of each family member.

As a Child Development Specialist and character education expert, Dr. Robyn Silverman provides ongoing professional advice and the tools necessary to create confident, disciplined, respectful, empowered children with POWerfulWordsOnline.com and a truly powerful, dynamic family through POWerfulFamily.com.

Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman is a PhD in Child Development from the Elliot Pearson School at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Psychology as well as a degree in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis and spent a year studying at Oxford University. She is a member of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD).

PowerfulWordsOnline.com has been incorporated in Martial Arts centers in cities across the U.S. including: Alabama (Daphne); Arkansas (Forrest City); Arizona (Sierra Vista, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix); California (Temecula, San Dimas, Burbank, Glendora, La Habra, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sacramento, Rancho Cucamong, Concord, Eureka, Chico, Reseda, Rohnert Park, San Francisco, San Leandro, Los Angeles, Fountain Valley, Angels Camp, Rocklin); Colorado (Littleton, Fountain, Colorado Springs); Connecticut (Enfield, Brookfield, Suffield, North Branford, West Hartford); Delaware (Bear, Wilmington); Florida (Bradenton, Coral Springs, Lehigh Acres, Tarpon Springs, Plantation, Apollo Beach, Titusville, Orange City, Pompano Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Miami, Destin, Ocala); Georgia (McDonough, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Fayetteville, Statesboro, Savannah, Gainesville); Hawaii (Waianae); Idaho (Meridian); Illinois (Mokena, Charleston, Gillespie, Dwight, Palatine, Chicago, Collinsville, Mattoon, Edwardsville); Indiana (Middlebury, Palmyra, Schererville; Crawfordsville; Lowell, Indianapolis; Fort Wayne); Kansas (Lawrence); Kentucky (Richmond, Bowling Green); Louisiana (Lafayette, Denham Springs); Massachusetts (Burlington, Revere, Weymouth, Milton, Holden, Townsend, Salem, Marlborough, Belchertown, Fitchburg, Beverly, Georgetown, Millis, Wakefield, Millbury); Maryland (Baltimore, Loveville, Salisbury, Annapolis, Chestertown); Maine (Portland, Gardner); Michigan (Grand Rapids, New Boston, Madison Heights, Howell, Dexter); Minnesota (New Hope, Edina); Missouri (Columbia, Saint Joseph, Crestwood); Mississippi (Meridian, Madison, Louin, Tupelo, Southaven, Brandon); Montana (Butte); North Carolina (Winston-Salem, Raleigh); Nebraska (Bellevue, Norfolk, Papillion, Omaha); New Hampshire (Center Harbor, Manchester, Seabrook, Brookline, Londonderry, Manchester, Ossipee, Derry); New Jersey (Somerset, Wantage, Egg Harbor Township, Stanhope, Piscataway); New Mexico (Las Cruces); Nevada (Las Vegas); New York (Bellerose, Baldwinsville, New York, East Aurora, Fishkill, West Islip, Bronx, Harriman, East Islip, Smithtown, Rochester, Little Valley, Deer Park, Schenectady, Lindenhurst, Perry, Middle Island, Avon, Utica, Brooklyn, Saugerties, Manhasset, Buchanan, Middletown, Colonie); Ohio (Berea, Copley, Columbus, Brunswick, Perrysburg, Lakewood); Oklahoma (Muldrow, Oklahoma City); Oregon (Portland, Redmond); Pennsylvania (Nazareth, Perkasie, Lansford, Philadelphia, Feasterville, Slippery Rock, New Britain, York, Collingdale); Rhode Island (Cranston, Woonsocket, Greenville, Johnston); South Carolina (Summerville, Goose Creek); South Dakota (Sioux Falls); Tennessee (Memphis, Knoxville, Old Hickory, Jefferson City); Texas (Center, Round Rock, Carrollton, Alvin, Dripping Spring, Richland Hills, Irving, Texarkana, Houston, League City, The Woodlands, Conroe, Austin, San Antonio, Brownwood, Plano, Laredo, San Marcos); Utah (Orem, Salt Lake City); Virginia (Midlothian, Martinsville, Dale City, Richmond, Virginia Beach); Vermont (Morrisville); Washington (Auburn, Bellingham, Seattle, Federal Way, Bonney Lake, Redmond); Wisconsin (Schofield, Green Bay, Fond du Lac); West Virginia (Flat Top, Inwood).

For more information visit www.POWerfulWordsOnline.com and www.POWerfulFamily.com.