Dear MeLisa,
Hello and Congratulations!
You have been selected to represent your community as a “Hometown Hero” in the 2011 Summer Celebration Parade on July 9th, 2011. Because of your hard work and dedication to serving your community as a great advocate for youth and violence prevention, your anti-bullying curriculum available for free to schools and other organizations on the Island, and your participation on the CTC board, we’d like to honor you!
Because Mercer Island Martial Arts is alrea
1 My Mom and Dad
My Mom and Dad have been my biggest heroes ever. They adopted me when I needed a family and they were and are the perfect family. They are super supportive of my activities. I remember Dad asking me “What would you like to do?” and I said “karate”. He found me Mercer Island Martial Arts and my parents helped me get to where I am now. Testing for my black belt.
2 The Masters
When I first started I was a white belt of course and I was a rascally one. I have been told that I climb
My Living Heroes.
Dear Master Strongheart, Master Wells and the family/community of Mercer Island Martial Arts:
Since the beginning of my journey at MIMA in 2009 I have learned many things about myself and the art of Tae Kwon Do. At first, I looked at the Dojang as a place to get my weekly exercise and see new friends; but, as time has moved forward, I now see the Dojang as a sacred place for my self-cultivation to be a better person, friend, co-worker, community member and family member of MIMA and also to pract
The following story, called "The Parable of the Black Belt," is excerpted from Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras.
Picture a martial artist kneeling before the master sensei in a ceremony to receive a hard-earned black belt. After years of relentless training, the student has finally reached a pinnacle of achievement in the discipline.
"Before granting the belt, you must pass one more test," says the sensei.
"I am ready," responds the
Hello Students and Parents,
The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Food Bank is low on cereal and they have asked us to assist.
We will have an area at the front counter where you can donate cereal for the food bank.
Thanks in advance for your help
http://flavors.me/martialartssummercamps
Healthy snacks… for kids? Tough to find in today’s world of fast food and high fructose corn syrup… have you read the back of some of those supposedly “health bars” and see the list of additives, preservatives, stabilizers, sodium and sugar? Yuk! Terrible for us adults, even worse for kids. Thank goodness we’ve found a truly healthy alterative… a fresh “Zone based” snack bar from Chef by Request, the Northwest’s leading healthy meal delivery service. Delicious and nutritious without anything a
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We strive to teach the students in our program to express themselves non-violently, and with respect. We teach them to use their words. To find common ground, even if that place is an agreement to disagree, and with respect, move on. In fact, even in the face of aggressors we teach students to defend themselves verbally, set boundaries, deescalate and exit. On Saturday, March 26, Mercer Island Martial Arts (MIMA) will host a Parent’s Night Out as a fundraiser for the Seattle chapter of the Mockingbird Society, a non-profit organization that teaches foster
Let’s pretend your child has an important project which will require him so speak in front of his class or maybe the entire school. Now keep in mind this is just an example, but the idea is to use visualization on just about everything, especially the tasks which he may feel challenged and fearful of.
Say to him something like this..”Son it’s your turn. You feel calm, your muscles are relaxed, you’re breathing easily, you’re on your way up to the stage and you’re taking your time. You sta
Feb 15 2011, 1:16 PM ·
Amid the usual craziness of first period in the ASB room at Mount Si High School, there's a small crisis happening. Where is the "E"?
"We need to put the 'E' up," says senior Kasey Channita, and a few minutes later, ASB advisor Charlie Kinnune is reminding students to find and hang that letter.
It's the last day of PRIDE Week at Mount Si High School, but they can't finish
Expect there to be one or more experienced teachers on the floor in your child’s class. Expect the teacher to, at times, appear to have the patience of Job. Expect a bit more, Oh how shall we say it? ENERGY, every so often. Expect the teacher, whether gently guiding everyone along or cranking up the troops, to wear a smile (a happy one!).
Expect a lot of talk about respect, about leadership, about good manners, about anger, about a whole bunch of things just about any parent would love to hear
"The Gratitude exercise is a powerful tool for increasing life satisfaction because it amplifies good memories about the past, and it forges a very strong bond with an important person from your past. The goal of this exercise is for you to experience the power of expressing your gratitude to someone who has touched your life." as written by someone at the reflexsivehappiness.com (web site no longer working)
At the end of the post, below, is a video of Dr Martin Seligman, considered the found
Just the other day a parent asked me if she thought my classes promoted violent behavior in young boys. She was inquiring about lessons for her son and was concerned that he and his friends might take what they’re learning and use it inappropriately.
I thought it was a fine question.
Yes, there have been a few cases (very few) of students “playing martial arts” with friends, the same way they play as their favorite superheroes, but I’ve never heard of the play being malicious or hurtful. I do
Maybe it has happened to you before…. Your daughter is scheduled for her first dance lesson, martial arts class, or soccer game and you get her to the class or the field and she freezes! She just doesn’t want to get into the class or step on to the field! Your son’s first baseball game is Saturday and he’s been talking about it all week..”I can’t wait to hit the ball, I can’t wait to run the bases, I can’t wait.” Then when the time comes to get his baseball uniform on he refuses! Or how about
