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My definition of being a black belt has evolved over the years. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be a ninja and/or a Power Ranger, that’s what being a black belt meant to me back then. Now, it means being Batman, fighting crime and taking names… Kidding! When I started doing martial arts, I thought being a black belt would be to become proficient at self defense techniques and sparring. As I progressed through Mercer Island Martial Arts, I found that being a black belt was so much more.
When
For the next several weeks we will be discussing the importance of building one's confidence. In this week's lesson we will focus on "Engaging in Positive Self-Talk"
Be your own success coach. Don't allow yourself to be over come be negative self-talk, fight back by talking to yourself in a way that boots your self-confidence. I can do it! I will learn from this!!
Students will receive a small copy of this card to bring home and discuss with their family. We are hoping that discussio
Tanner Foust
Tanner Foust is a stunt car driver, Professional Drift Car Driver, Professional Rally Car Driver. I admire him as a Rally driver; he was the gold medalist of global RallyCross of the X Games LA in 2012 with his new Rockstar Ford Fiesta (Shown at the bottom). He is a part time TV show host.
I chose him as a living hero because I love Rally and cars. And I like him because he is world champion, and he has more than one job.
When I’m an adult, I would love to be exactly like him because I
This post is as a congratulations to two of my living heroes for their recent recognitions of their breakthrough work in the detection of blood cancers. Denise Wells M.D. and Mike Loken PhD -- your work has changed medicine, and your lives have changed mine. Bravo!
this is a video that is so great -- and I know the reason that they work so hard, is for these kids, and so many others.
Congratulations to Mercer Island Martial Arts, winner of our 2012 Readers' Choice poll for favorite Martial Arts School!
Mercer Island Martial Arts, which got just under half of the poll's 6,6,76 votes, practices a mix of traditional and modern martial arts, and is a proudly-local institution in the Town Center. Black-belt master instructors MeLisa Turcott Strongheart and Krista Wells also hold degrees in psychology, enabling them to incorporate positive psychology and recreation therapy into in
Congratulations to Mercer Island Martial Arts, winner of our 2012 Readers' Choice poll for favorite Martial Arts School!
Mercer Island Martial Arts, which got just under half of the poll's 6,6,76 votes, practices a mix of traditional and modern martial arts, and is a proudly-local institution in the Town Center. Black-belt master instructors MeLisa Turcott Strongheart and Krista Wells also hold degrees in psychology, enabling them to incorporate positive psychology and recreation therapy into in
I call you Renee’s sister for a very good reason! Even though, we’ve only known each other for about a year, I consider you to be one of my best friends. You are so caring in regards to your friends. You have always listened to my rants and raves too, and I honestly don’t know how you and Renee can stand me! We talk almost every day as well, about some of the most random things as well (I swear I’m not copying and pasting the other post); that it always helps brighten my day a bit (transitioning
Be aware of what you’re doing, beginning with your breathing.
“I am aware that I am breathing.”
“I am aware that I am listening.”
“I am aware that this too shall pass.”
This moment. Here. Now.
As, many may be aware of there are many benefits to practicing the art of mediation but recent research suggests that those benefits are even more. A recent article in the New York Times sparked my interest and I thought that I would share it with you:
How Meditation May Change the Brain
By SINDYA N. BHANOO
Over the December holidays, my husband went on a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Not my idea of fun, but he came back rejuvenated and energetic.
He said the experience was so transformatio
Always wanted to learn how they do those tricks in the movies? Wondered how they look they are flying? Now is your chance to learn how to do a martial arts "tricking" or cinematic martial arts. Parents this class will be safe and fun. Here's a link of the finished product
Teens adults Mondays at 7pm
Children Fridays at 4:15pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPiePawPAd0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSlhlVSflF8
All experience levels. Previous Martial Arts training not necessary. $225 Th
Welcome back for another insightfully riveting brain dump from the Tae Kwon Dad. I want to give a big shout out to all the new Black Belts, and everybody else who moved a notch closer to their Black Belts and a thank you for providing me with the perfect segue to this week’s topic.
Confidence Earned Through Accomplishment
This is a true result from a recent survey conducted by Intel – 85% of U.S. high school students surveyed rated themselves as highly confident in their mathematical abilities (t
Please feel free to upload your photos and videos as well! We can add them to the record of a memorable testing. If you don't know how please ask, we would love to see your pics/videos. I haven't processed my photos yet (technical difficulty), so more to come for sure. Congratulations to you all! And don't miss CGNs Nelson and Sams as they do a make up due to the weather in February.
announcement and photo in the mercer island reporter
Also, check out this weeks MI reporte
Several months ago I was injured during Martial Arts. Once I got over the initial pain of injury I determined I was at a cross road.
Have surgery and rehab with the possibility of returning back to a high level of physical activity including martial arts or do not have surgery and live a life of limited physical activity which basically meant walking only.
Thinking back to life before martial arts- I could return to a life where I felt lethargic and just not well and walking through life a day at
People are often surprised we chose to start our daughter training in martial arts at such a young age and they often ask why. Given the myriad of benefits we’ve seen in our daughter, it made me realize that this is not a question that can be answered in a quick 2-sentence sound bite. Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series of posts on the positive benefits of martial training (in no particular order) from a parent’s perspective.
Improved Coordination
I have terrible coordination. R
1. What are my goals upon having reached black belt for my future training and learning?
My first goal is to become a second dan before I graduate from high school. I look forward to mentoring future students working toward their black belt. In martial arts I learned to focus which helps me in fencing and in school.
2. What kind of black belt will I be? (what kind of example do I expect to set?)
The kind of black belt I want to be is one that stands up for my community when someone i
My first living hero is my history teacher, Bill. He always encourages you to research and discover new things about the ancient world. He makes history fun while we are also learning things about the ancient world.
My second living hero is my science teacher, Walter. Whenever someone is yelling at him in class or not doing what they are supposed to do he does not get angry and frustrated no matter what. I have learned so much more about science so far this year than w
