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November 2011 Blog Posts (21)

Hero Entry 2 - Winnie the Pooh

This next entry is somewhat ironic, because Pooh is a great example of everything a Campbellian hero is not. He ignores the call to action that is growing up, forever stuck in the…

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Added by Valerie Lambert on November 30, 2011 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts

Nobody can make you sad, angry, happy, depressed, or grouchy; you don’t give anyone that much power over you. Only you can make yourself anything. Maintain control of your own emotions and thinking. 

Nobody can make you sad, angry, happy, depressed, or grouchy; you don’t give anyone that much power over you. Only you can make yourself anything. Maintain control of your own emotions and…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 29, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

community project wrapping gifts

     Sitting around in the center of Northgate Mall, ready to wrap gifts for the Cancer Children Careline. Although people were not coming, as anticipated by the organizer, at this early season. But, our presence drawed peoples attention to our little booth. I took out an ribbon and started pulling the flaps soon making a pretty blue flower. I pulled…

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Added by Ena Wang on November 28, 2011 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Hero Entry 1 - Alex Lambert

To start my hero blog I wou ld like to honor my little brother, Alex, who has been kind enough to put up with me this past week and housesit. Though we like to act that we can’t stand another, the truth is that next year I will miss hanging out with him at home. One thing that separates Alex from…

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Added by Valerie Lambert on November 28, 2011 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

community project, carousel, redo

      I watched all the family members get off the carousel, all waving and smiling. I ask many of them if they want a bag, but only a few say yes. I looked over at the donation bucket and notice that there is more gifts in there. Yay! Another ride another crowd over and over again. Each time seeing more and more happy families. I hope that treehouse will get lots of people and let…

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Added by Ena Wang on November 27, 2011 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

community project carousel

      This project is to help treehouse a foster child program. Me and my mom are supposed to wait at the carousel exit and hand people donation bags. Lots of people came and many had donations and wanted a bag, then they would head to a shop and come back for another ride and give us the things they bought. All of a sudden lights are flashing in a nearby…

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Added by Ena Wang on November 27, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts

When someone wants to argue or fight or make you struggle, just tap out. It’s a lot better than getting hurt or causing someone else pain. Tap out and don’t worry, you’ll be able to come back soon enough. (Note: this may be the best relationship advice you ever receive!)

When someone wants to argue or fight or make you struggle, just tap out. It’s a lot better than getting hurt or causing someone else pain. Tap out and don’t worry, you’ll be able to come back soon…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Why Supporting Local Businesses Helps or Economy

Just the other day I ran into someone at one of our locally owned restaurants who was asking me about my business, Mercer Island Marital Arts.   I was telling her all about what we do, and I happened to mention that I frequent this particular restaurant largely because it is locally owned and as a Mercer Island business owner myself I felt that it was important to support…

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Added by Krista Wells on November 22, 2011 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts

When in a bad position, when under pressure, instead of struggling and wasting energy, embrace your opponent and relax. Your time will come. 

When in a bad position, when under pressure, instead of struggling and wasting energy, embrace your opponent and relax. Your time will…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 20, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

planting trees community project

My friend and I walk down a beaten dirt path with my mom following behind. We drop our trees off in the right section. My friend and I don't need to talk much to know what we were thinking,tired sweaty and a tad hungry. An hour later everyone gathers in a circle to learn how to plant a tree from the woman who set this all up. It was hard work as me and my friend jump on the shovels to get…

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Added by Ena Wang on November 20, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts

Surprise your opponent by doing exactly the opposite of what’s expected. If someone expects you to be hurt, be honored. If they expect you to be angry and upset, surprise them with your calmness. Train yourself this way and you almost always have the advantage. 

Surprise your opponent by doing exactly the opposite of what’s expected. If someone expects you to be hurt, be honored. If they expect you to be angry and upset, surprise them with your calmness. Train yourself this way and you almost always have the…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 18, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts Training

It takes a certain mindset to be offended by someones words or actions. Choose not to take offense, as once taken, your opponent already has the advantage. Instead of being offended, be “fascinated.”  You cannot control others actions, but you can control how you choose to respond to those actions.

It takes a certain mindset to be offended by someones words or actions. Choose not to take offense, as once taken, your opponent already has the advantage. Instead of being offended, be “fascinated.”  You cannot control others actions, but you can control how you choose to respond to those…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 16, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 15, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Short, Simple Lessons from Martial Arts

When someone pushes you, physically or emotionally, don’t push back. You lose nothing —and often gain a better position. Two wrongs don’t make a right —so resist less and think more. 

When someone pushes you, physically or emotionally, don’t push back. You lose nothing —and often gain a better position. Two wrongs don’t make a right —so resist less and think…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 14, 2011 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Cameron's Community service

Dear Master Strongheart, My community service went well and I liked this job of sorting clothing with my sister and my mom and I am doing it at Mercer Island Thrift Shop right near the train park. It made me feel like I was spending my time wisely and I feel good about what I did to help the…

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Added by joanne lee on November 7, 2011 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Cameron's community service

Dear Master Strongheart,

                       (Cameron) did community service this Saturday (11-6-11) and I did sorting…

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Added by joanne lee on November 5, 2011 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

10 Living Heroes by Nathan Jackson

1:  My first hero is President Obama.  He is my hero because he is the first African-American president.   Also, to become president, he had to have a good attitude, hope, and many other things that helped him become president such as brains, confidence, and good leadership. That shows me that anything can be possible if you just work hard and believe.

2:  My second hero is my mom…

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Added by Nathan and Ethan Jackson on November 3, 2011 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Mission Accomplished!

WE did it!   what a great team effort, a whole lot of fun, for a good cause.  We gathered over 750 pounds of food for the food drive this year.   And we still have donations coming in!  Click this link for more pictures.

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 3, 2011 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Develop Your Inner Dragon (ki)

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 1, 2011 at 7:57pm — 2 Comments

Black Belt Candidate Essay



    Once I become a black belt I want to go for higher rankings. I want to

watch my friends that are a lower belt than me recieve their black belt as

well. And I want to stay in the dojang for as long as I can. I want to be a

black belt that is looked up to and admired. I want to also help other kids

fulfill their dreams of becoming a black belt and let them feel the same

feeling that seems to swell up in your chest whenever you get a new belt. I

want to see… Continue

Added by Ena Wang on November 1, 2011 at 7:30pm — No Comments

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