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BUILDING PEOPLE NOT FIGHTERS

A practical parenting guide to help discover and nurture your child’s true potential
MASTER PAUL MITCHELL

Hi, I’m Master Paul

Thank you for making the time to visit my website. It is good to know that other people have a similar outlook when it comes to discovering and nurturing a child’s true potential. With over one million recorded bullying incidents every week in our school system, we need to give our children the tools to deal with the daily conflicts of their schooling years.

If I could sum up what I do in one sentence – I inspire people to help others. I hold nothing back and share over 40 years of knowledge and experience Building People Not Fighters™. With all the senseless violence in our world, I thought the world could be a better place with more respectful and resilient children that want to give back to society in a meaningful way. What a wonderful place that would be!

I hope the ideas in this book will inspire you to challenge yourself, learn something new, become confident in your chosen field, see greatness within others and share your knowledge and experience for the purpose of nurturing your child’s true potential. I believe there is greatness inside everyone: you just need the right person to help you find it and support you on your way to achieving your dreams. Looking forward to helping you give your child a brighter future.

I understand that no book has been written with all the answers to every problem that we encounter, as our lives are a journey of discovery. As you travel through this book, you will be starting your journey before children attend school and before they start high school. It’s important to start early, if you can, to allow time to build your child up so they can stand strong against adversity, understand the value in working with others and develop friendships that stand the test of time.

I wish I knew earlier what I know now. I hope that, by sharing my life lessons in this book, you will have a better understanding of how you can raise your children not just to survive, but to thrive – and do so with passion, compassion, generosity, positivity, humour, confidence and an incredible sense of belonging.

Building People Not Fighters can be read three different ways depending on your preference – which is possibly different to other books you have read.

1

Read from cover to cover to get new ideas to help your child through various stages of development.

2

Go to Part 10 where you will be able to get a quick understanding of issues that hold children back. From here you will get directed to further information in the book or to a story of hope, where martial arts has changed a child’s life.

3

Go to Part 11 where you will have two paths to choose from. One for preschool and one for primary school. This will take you on the path to finding your child’s true potential and help you prepare your child for the daily challenges of school.

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About Master Paul

Master Paul Mitchell is an inspirational leader who founded United Taekwondo with the purpose of Building People Not Fighters. His journey started in 1978 when he first joined a local taekwondo club down the road from where he lived. Through the guidance and support of his instructor and closest friend Cliff Leader, he has taken taekwondo to a new level – but not before he hit rock bottom.

In 2006, after 27 years’ dedication to one martial arts style and being promoted to regional instructor overseeing nine locations with 300 members, he was handed a letter from his then Master Instructor that said, ‘You are nothing to me’ and kicked out of taekwondo. At the same time, he did not get a well-deserved promotion at work and his mum passed away after suffering dementia for eight years. In the end he was left with one centre and 30 members. To him, that was his rock bottom. But rock bottom can be a great foundation for rebuilding yourself. Before his father passed away in 1994, he left him with some powerful words:

‘Life may test you, challenge you, shake you or break you, but how strong you stand will make you. Always stand strong.’

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Book Content

There so many self-help books that end up being shelf-help. These books focus on personal development of the reader. They have their place, but I wanted to write a book where we awaken the reader to the hidden benefits of helping someone achieve more than they have ever imagined. The other person may be left with all the medals, certificates and awards, but I want the reader to understand that the personal rewards for helping someone else achieve their dreams are enduring and priceless in comparison.

There are 12 parts to this book with over 70 detailed chapters

Part 1Bullying, why me?
Part 2To school or not to school? That is the question
Part 3Understanding the pathway to success
Part 4How to build unstoppable confidence in children
Part 5Let’s all go on an excursion
Part 6What about me? How to build your own confidence as a parent
Part 7In love there is hope
Part 8Building people not fighters – the martial arts way
Part 9Rites of passage Part
Part 10How can I help my child?
Part 11aPathway to success – preschool
Part 11bPathway to success – primary school

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‘There are very few people on the planet who can match Master Paul’s passion, integrity and commitment. He is absolutely driven by helping others, parents and children alike, to become the best versions of themselves. A wonderful storyteller, a man of action and caring and compassionate human being. I have absolute respect and admiration for Master Paul’

— ANDREW GRIFFITHS, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, GLOBAL SPEAKER

‘United Taekwondo came to our school at the end of last year and gave every child in the school a wonderful workshop. The delivery was exciting and kept the students engaged and enthused for their sessions.’

— Kim Darcy, Principal Duffy Primary School, Canberra, ACT.

‘The course focussed on Taekwondo activities with a student welfare theme of co-operation, raising self-esteem, self-confidence and anti-bullying. The course and activities were well received and very popular with the students enthusiastically taking part each week.’

— Greg Homer, Principal Cobbitty Public School, Sydney, NSW.

‘Mr. Paul Mitchell, Master Instructor of United Taekwondo, came along to the school for 5 weekly taekwondo lessons. He structured his lessons to include explicit instruction on anti bullying strategies. Every student in the group is encouraged to do their best, they are praised and work as part of a team.’

— Gail Sadlier, Deputy Principal Carlton Public School, Sydney, NSW.

‘Master Paul’s messages each week are about building resilience, kindness and the strength of the team. He’s fostering pride, confidence and the importance of looking after each other. So proud of our students for wholeheartedly embracing these sessions.’

— Lugarno Public School

‘Students were challenged and motivated to reach beyond their accepted boundaries. The students’ abilities were greatly improved, I can recommend Paul Mitchell and United Taekwondo as a professional and educationally worthwhile experience for students.’

— George Shuter, PDHPE Faculty Head, Macarthur Anglican School, Sydney, NSW.

‘Paul has developed innovative strategies when working with children and does a fantastic job of maintaining children’s interest in order for them to develop the skills of Martial Arts.’

— Stephanie O’Brien, Regional Coordinator, Australian Sports Commission

‘My son and I met you at the grading today in Tamworth. Taking the 2 mins to talk to him about “nerves & excitement” made all the difference. All day he’s been talking about it & about how much he’s going to practice so next time he sees you; he can show you how much better he has gotten. I cannot thank you enough Master Paul.’

— James Wykes

‘Just a few short years ago this kid received a copy of Master Paul Mitchell's book which in her words "changed my life". From being belittled through bullying at school to feeling strong, confident and happy. Thank you, Master Paul we have received your package, with great delight and looking forward to sharing your message of love, integrity and inner strength.’

— Kerry A Grace

’Medals last week & Green tip this week.... love watching my littlest princess shine Master Paul Mitchell thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing my princess she can do this and always has her taekwondo family behind her.’

— Christine White

‘I wanted to thank you Master Paul for taking the time to ensure a 6 year old’s grandparents were included in the Canberra grading experience and then taking the time to meet them. Now to get my 73-year-old dad to start training with us. I’m proud to be training with United TKD.’

— Alice Brentnall

‘I think you might be the lovely man who helped us. My dad has early onset dementia (he’s 62) and is losing his mobility. It’s progressing quite quickly. I can never thank you enough for your help. It may only seem like a small thing you’ve done but for myself and my nana (and dad) it was so much more. Nowadays people just sit and judge from a distance and don’t often help but not you. I truly appreciate your help. Thank you again.’

— Patron The Bradbury Hotel

Dear Master Paul, thank you for all your support and assistance and really making James believe in himself and reaching a milestone in TKD. Looking forward to the next chapter in this amazing story. Much appreciated.’

— George and Joanne Leontsinis

‘It is definitely the most respectful, caring and nurturing environment for any child or adult to be in.’

— Scott Elson

We are so happy Alyce has joined United Taekwondo. Alyce has shown so much more confidence, strength and belief in herself. We are very grateful, thank you.

— Yvonne & Ryan

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