As I approach belt black and go beyond my hope for training goes past just physical training but to focus on becoming a better teacher and instructor. While I hope to always improve my technique and form, I also wish to improve my abilities to teach. I strive to better help students on their way to black belt. To become a better listener and a better communicator. This way I can better understand how my fellow students' struggles…
Graham Smyth— My first living hero is Kyo Sa Nim Smyth. He has been my teacher for as long as I have been doing martial arts. He is everything I aspire to be as a teacher. He is funny, caring, and always willing to help. I look to him when I need advice, wisdom, or a witty comment. When I teach I try to emulate him. I look to him and try to learn when he teaches me. He has helped me become a better martial artist, a better teacher, and…
We are FINALLY getting our new Do Jang mat flooring :). We are very excited to have this upgrade to our school. We are also very lucky in that we were able to find someone to install it right away. However, what that means that we are going to have to close on Tuesday, April 11th so that we can have time to install the floor. Please see below for updated modified schedule for next week
Monday, April 10: No change to the schedule
Tuesday, April 11: Closed for new flooring…
Don't forget that we have a belt test this week Monday, January 23-Wednesday, January 25th in all classes! Good luck everyone
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Belt Test Ceremony
- Description:
Belt test ceremony and red and up finale
- Created by: Krista Wells
Belt Test
- Description:
White Belt -Brown Stripe Testing. In all classes
- Created by: Krista Wells
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As I approach belt black and go beyond my hope for training goes past just physical training but to focus on becoming a better teacher and instructor. While I hope to always improve my technique and form, I also wish to improve my abilities to…
Graham Smyth— My first living hero is Kyo Sa Nim Smyth. He has been my teacher for as long as I have been doing martial arts. He is everything I aspire to be as a teacher. He is funny, caring, and always willing to help. I look to him when I need…
We are FINALLY getting our new Do Jang mat flooring :). We are very excited to have this upgrade to our school. We are also very lucky in that we were able to find someone to install it right away. However, what that means that we are going to…
Don't forget that we have a belt test this week Monday, January 23-Wednesday, January 25th in all classes! Good luck everyone
We are back and looking foward to seeing everyone in classes! Buddy week January 16-20 bring your friend to classes!
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We will be open today assuming that the road conditions remain stable 12/21 but will close a little early at 7pm. Teens please attend the 6:15pm class today
We will be open today assuming that the road conditions remain stable 12/21 but will close a little early at 7pm. Teens please attend the 6:15pm class today
Mercer Island Martial Arts utilizes the latest research in areas such as positive psychology and exercise physiology to create a martial arts program that is both modern and mixed with martial arts traditions. Here is just one of the many activities…
Black belt 5 living heroes:
Dr. Ai Fen– Ai Fen immediately reported Covid to the hospital's public health department and hospital infection department, and forwarded it to the department's doctor's WeChat group. In the afternoon of the same…
Dr. Ai Fen– Ai Fen immediately reported Covid to the hospital's public health department and hospital infection department, and forwarded it to the department's doctor's WeChat group. In the afternoon of the same…
Leadership Project Hours Outside of MIMA I performed my leadership hours with the organization called Eastside Baby Corner (EBC). EBC provides children aged 0-12 years with clothes, diapers, formula, car seats, strollers, toys, and so much more.…
As a stay at home parent, I have realized that volunteering is where I like to be. Over the years this has been in our community at West Mercer elementary PTA and through Girl Scouts. Over 2021-2022 I was West Mercer Elementary’s PTA President.…
My Five Living HerosBy Michele AgostiBryan Stevenson - Author of the book Just Mercy and lawyer at Equal Justice Initiative which works on getting people off of death row. Bryan is one of my heros because he has worked tirelessly to bring attention…
Sofia Delgado is a 16 year old American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor on the national scene. She is an expert in her chosen sport and dedicated to ceaseless improvement. She is a hero of mine because at such a young age she has put so much…
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It's that time of year again! Kids are going back to school and it's time for our annual homework winners challenge. Here is the information on the challenge:
2022 Mercer Island Martial Arts Annual Homework Challenge!
Objective: To…
It's that time of year again! Kids are going back to school and it's time for our annual homework winners challenge. Here is the information on the challenge:
2022 Mercer Island Martial Arts Annual Homework Challenge!
Objective: To…
