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 …

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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…

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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.  

Come check it out.  

 

      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…

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     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…

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I am p 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…

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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…

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Corsages & Curfews April 12, 2011…

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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.

 

Hello again, I got a little dinged up last week. I managed to injure my right shoulder and left knee. How I have no idea. They both hurt like crazy.  They are both feeling much better as I write this so I don't think it is anything bad. The swelling in my knee is almost all gone and the pain in my shoulder is almost gone as well. I haven't taken Advil since Monday so I am clearly on the mend. I am puzzled how I got hurt in the first place. I didn't do anything unusual, I just can't figure it… Continue

1.  Cool factor

Think about the difference between saying: "yeah, i  plan a little golf, and go on the treadmill a few times a week"  and ,   "Yeah, i do some kicking and boxing drills, some pad work and self defense training, we warm down with a little yoga and resistance core work" .  I mean come on, it is just cool.

2.  Business Sharpness  

If there…

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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. 



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