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 and help them rise. I wish to be the type of black belt that
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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 I believe a better person. I can think of no better teacher
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 install
Wednesday,
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!
Hello Everyone,
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 that we are currently doing with our students along with a short description of what positive psychology is.
Positive Psychology: A refreshing change occurring in this field is positive psychology. “Positive psychology is an umbrella term for the st
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. Although there weren’t a lot of events that year due to the pandemic, our Board of Directors continued to meet monthly to discuss different activities. Updating the PTA website has been something I’ve also worked on to make it more user friendly and acces
My Five Living Heros
By Michele Agosti
Bryan 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 to the criminal justice system's bias against poor and minorities. He has fought and had sentences and convictions repealed. He has aided in persuading the the Supreme Court to make decisions prohibiting sentencing children under 18 to death or life i
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 time and effort into her passion. Her heroism does not come from large acts in the news or media, but from the enormous waves she is making in the women’s BJJ community and women’s sports in general. Each and every woman that enters their chosen field a
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 day, the test report was posted by Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist and "whistleblower" of the hospital, in the WeChat group of classmates, and was widely forwarded. She is the first person to announce Covid case in China. She is a hero who is telling th
Hello All,
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 motivate students to develop a habit of getting their homework from school done, and to positively reinforce those who choose to pursue academic excellence. Good leaders are always learning, and building their knowledge base. Education is a lifetime pur
If you are interested in trying a free class with us you can schedule one here Try a class or you can always contact us at info@mercerislandmartialarts.com, call (206) 230-9050 or stop by
2630 77th Ave SE, 106-108
Mercer Island, WA 98040
We are very honored to receive the Mercer Island PTA Community Partner Award. This award recognizes a local Island business or organization that goes above and beyond standard expectations to help and facilitate local units, school programs and helps build a cooperative relationship between students, schools and community.
https://www.mi-reporter.com/news/mercer-island-pta-council-presents-2021-22-awards/
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a shooting. It is important to remember that children look to their parents to make them feel safe. This is true no matter what age your children are, be they toddlers, adolescents, or even young adults.
Consider the following tips for helping your children manage their distress.
Talk with your child. Talking to your children about their worries and concerns is the first step to help them feel safe and begin to cope w
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment. This month we will be focusing on mindfulness and grounding techinques through various means including the 5, 4, 3,2, 1 breathing and our Dragon breathing excercises. We will be practicing them both here at the Do Jang and at home.
November is all about Gratitude with Thanksgiving coming up this month it's important to think about what we are grateful for. In addition to our typical yearly gratitude challenge we are also adding a journaling component. There are many benefits to journaling and we are encouraging students of all ages to participate in a month of journaling. I have attached a gratitude journal page for everyone to use as reference to use during the month of November.
gratitudejournal3MIMA.pdf Students who
2021 Mercer Island Martial Arts Annual Homework Challenge!
Objective: To motivate students to develop a habit of getting their homework from school done, and to positively reinforce those who choose to pursue academic excellence. Good leaders are always learning, and building their knowledge base. Education is a lifetime pursuit.
How to Participate: Parents and their kids can register for the homework challenge by phone, email, or in person. Parents every time your child does his/her homew
We are very excited to welcome Danielle Flanary to the Mercer Island Martial Arts Team. Dani has an extensive background working with kids of all ages. She has a Degree in Psychology and English and will be working students in our After School Program, as well being our friendly face at our front counter.
Dani enjoys crafting, and wandering in nature. She really loves art of all kinds and brings creativity to her work. Please, make sure to stop by and say hello to her next time you are i
