I know I have written about the importance of monitoring our thoughts. We learned that we become what we think about most of the time. The challenge is to control thoughts of past failures, present and future problems. The goal… to replace those thoughts with thoughts of success and victory.
The best way I have found to help teach your child to control his thoughts is with a fun concept called visualization. Positive visualization or mental rehearsal, as it’s sometimes referred to, is practi
There are some obvious benefits that young and old alike garner from studying the martial arts. The first one is in the exercise involved. Exercise, if it’s tailored for the age and ability of the participant, is good for the body, the mind, and, yes, often good for the spirit too.
A not-so-obvious benefit of studying the martial arts is the often unspoken requirement to “be present” in the practice. “When you’re dealing with kicks, punches, and arm-bars,” says veteran martial arts teacher Tom
We all think in pictures. Many times what we see in our mind translates to what we end up with in reality. The great challenge lies in being able to control what kind of pictures play in the theater of our mind!
What kind of thoughts do you habitually think? What kind of thoughts does your child habitually think? Although we would like to believe our thoughts are of success, accomplishment, and a bright future, they may not always be. If we took an inventory of our thoughts we might discover
Getting your child to absorb 100% of what you’re telling them is a challenge that many parents and teachers face. Did you ever wonder…”Boy I hope he listens in school better than he does at home!”
If your son or daughter could improve their listening comprehension just 10% it would have a pro
COURTESY
Taekwondo students should practice courtesy at all times in order to promote the spirit of mutual understanding, promote politeness to one another, avoid feeling superior, and encourage a sense of justice.
Courtesy may take many forms:
Politeness: when we say please, thank you, open or hold doors for others, allow another person to do something first, or ask instead of command.
Distinction of Roles: the ways we speak or act with respect towards our seniors, elders, or teachers and with
College Counseling Resources Websites:
National Association of College Admission Counseling http://www.nacacnet.org/Pages/default.aspx
Pacific NW Assoc of College Admission Counseling http://www.pnacac.org/
Mental Health Resources Websites:
ADD for women/girls website http://www.addvance.com
ADHD http://www.add.org
ADHD http://www.adhdsupportcompany.com
ADHD ideas and support, national website. http://www.chadd.org
American Psychological Associati
Check out this article at the Mercer Island Patch http://mercerisland.patch.com/articles/martial-arts-momma
All 5'3" of petite Mercer Island resident Jan Eveleth are poised on the balls of her feet, ready to strike at her opponent's padded gloves. With an ear-piercing yell, she launches herself into the air, feet first, slamming the gloves, and her sparring partner, nearly through the wall. With a fierce grin, she lands lightly, barely winded, ready for another round.
No, you're not watching a
Most people don’t ask me this question outright, but I know they are thinking it: Does self-defense really work?
That’s like asking the Sham-Wow guy if his towel really holds 12 times its weight in liquid, right? Hey, I welcome the believers and doubters alike, and I have more to offer you than my belief in the effectiveness of self-protection measures. But first, let’s figure out why it’s so hard to believe a woman can fight back and win.
I believe that doubt over the effectiveness of self-defen
I have really enjoyed using the relative new website, and what I believe is a great community resource found at : Mercer Island Patch
Simply put, Patch is a new way to find out about, and participate in, what’s going on near you.
We’re a community-specific news and information platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and trusted local coverage for individual towns and communities.
We want to make your life better by giving you quick access to the information that’s most rele
I wanted to welcome Jan with this blog, to the black belt team of Mercer Island Martial Arts.
She tested on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with a finale on Thursday. She showed black belt level ability in self defense, sparring, forms, and board breaking.
She is also, one of my living heroes. She inspired me with her journey to black belt by her incredible work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to try and try again any challenge put before her. All these traits were demonstrated daily duri
