It’s this simple: Children defend themselves with their heads. It’s knowledge that protects children in today’s world. Knowledge about safety, about what to avoid, about what to do, where to go, and how to stay out of harm’s way.
We are a part of a remarkable association of martial arts teachers, really forward thinking and action-oriented instructors, who come together almost every day to move worthwhile projects forward. The group is called The One Hundred, it’s headed by a 6th degree black be
This week was a goo
d one for me. I feel that I am making progress toward being a teacher of martial arts and a leader. I still have a ways to go, but I am confident that I am on the path.
My fitness is still not where I would like. It is not horrible, but its in need of improvement, as well as my flexibility. I still long to do the splits, but not sure I will get there. But I will keep working at it. Upper body strength needs work. More pushups!! I foresee lots of pushups in class in the futur
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
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It's the day after the sparring class, I had so much fun and learned tons. I have quite a bruise on my right foot by my big toe. It seems to be a little better than yesterday. The foot is a little sore so I will be taking it easy Monday. I hope to come to class Tuesday. It has been hard to get to class sometimes with work being unpredictable, I am still motivated to move forward. I am not sure if I can make the time line set for December. Sometimes I can only make one class a week. We will see.
It is commonly held, and research has confirmed, that sports performance can be improved with visualization, or imagery. We practice this often with students here in order to improve technique, execution, or mastery of a complex move.
Recent research has concluded that the same types of imagery can enhance "exercise self-efficacy", or in other words, help get a person off the couch, and in the dojang kicking, or out jogging, swimming, or playing tennis.
I thought this was pretty exciting info
What do these 35 businesses have in common? They have all qualified and are part of the Mercer Island Green Business Program.
Mercer Island Martial Arts, Auto Spa, Bennetts Pure Food Bistro, Blue Sky Cleaners, Chick's Shoes, Christian Science Reading Room, City of Mercer Island, Corry's Cleaners
French American School, Island Books, Stroum Jewish Community Center, John Scherzo & Co., Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, M. I. Nutrition, Mercer Island Farmers Market,
Mercer Island Florist, Merc
Wow last week was an eye opener. I have started using Goji Berry juice to help with my overall health and well being. It seems to be working, I am pretty excited about that. I had so much fun in class last week. Thank you KSN Olbando for coming and working out. I hope to see you more.
I rode my mountain bike this week end out at Tiger Mtn. to have fun and gauge where my fitness is for the season. I did very well, better than expected really. That makes me really motivated for the year ahead. No
1. Exercise is a life-saver.
2. Self-defense training can, in a worst-case scenario, be a life-saver.
3. There’s more talk and focus on respect, courtesy, and self-discipline in a week of our martial arts lessons than the average young person will hear in a year of TV and computer time.
Contact us if you want to come check us out by clicking this blue sentence.
I'm really excited about about the NEW Mommy and Me classes starting this week.
A great opportunity to have fun with your young one.
So over my time practicing Marttial Arts I've known a few people to get really stressed about belt tests. Myself included. Understandably so, it's stressful. Of course you want to make progress and be rewarded for it, but then there's always the doubting voice in the back of your head.
There are numerous ways to cope with stressors, too many to talk about here. Some people shout, some cry, some bottle it all up, some run, some fall, some people stand up and take it head on. No matt
So lately there have been a few projects for the younger students that focus on their future goals...such as making Black Belt. Also, talking to people that are getting close to that goal has been kinda ramping me up for my next step. Sometimes it's still surreal for to look down and see that black belt tied on my waist. Its been almost 2years, but the novelty of this particular achievement hasn't worn off!
As some of you may or may not know, TaeKwonDo isn't the martial art that I i
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articipating in the American Cancer Society-Relay For Life in memory of Mike Wellings, Dick Lundquist, David Cribbs and my mother who was a 20 year survivor of Cancer, and in support of Lois Lundquist who is currently battling breast cancer. This is a disease that knows no boundaries and takes a huge toll not only on those fighting the disease but their friends, family and caregivers. If you can contribute to my goal of 100.00 I would be forever grateful. You can donate using the link be
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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Since our family class has been so fun, and exciting, we thought we would expand. Call us 206 230 9050, or email: info@mercerislandmartialarts.com, to check out this fun learning experience for you and your toddler.
