This video shows exactly why I teach, rather we teach, Bully prevention at MIMA --   We have literally taught hundreds of hours, mostly unpaid to kids from all over the greater Seattle area.  We teach not only the target, but also the kids who bully about tolerance and…

My Five Living Heroes 

1. My mom because she always helps me by encouraging me to be my very best.
2. My dad because he always helps me when I’m stuck on something he helps me become a better person.
3. Luna because she keeps me on track and helps me when I need help. She also makes me laugh (sometimes).
4. Mrs. Millison because she helps me in math every time I’m stuck on a problem in…

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MeLisa Strongheart is a Master Instructor and co-owner a…

This month in honor of Thanksgiving and Veteran's Day we are focusing on "Gratitude".

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…