Superior Martial Arts owner and instructor Lynette Bunno instructs her students during a recent class at her Gladstone studio. Bunno, a proponent of leadership-building in youth, has implemented a plan to chart student development in the area of self-discipline using the “Leadership Chores List.” The list, which has been published by Superior Martial Arts, calls for family, parent and instructor teamwork.

GLADSTONE — The hot topic of the day at Superior Martial Arts in Gladstone is leadership and its benefits to youth, according to owner Lynette Bunno. Bunno is an ardent believer that helping children learn methods of building “confidence, concentration, self-esteem and self-discipline” leads to successful leadership in all areas of life. “This is especially important for family harmony and understanding, and raising children [who] respect themselves and others, including parents, siblings and other family members,” said Bunno. “The lesson of self-discipline, even for the youngest children, starts with their basic chores, tasks and responsibilities, so many of the nine basic steps children can take to grow as a leader are related to hygiene, cleaning their rooms, completing their homework and practicing their martial arts.” Toward that end, the “Leadership Chores List” has been published by the school, offering a means of enforcing positive precursors to leadership roles.