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Tenants of Tae Kwon Do
COURTESY
Taekwondo students should practice courtesy at all times in order to promote the spirit of mutual understanding, promote politeness to one another, avoid feeling superior, and encourage a sense of justice.
Courtesy may take many forms:
Politeness: when we say please, thank you, open or hold doors for others, allow another person to do something first, or ask instead of command. …
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on January 5, 2011 at 8:51pm — No Comments
Wanted to Share: Great Resource List from Bellevue School District
College Counseling Resources Websites:
National Association of College Admission Counseling …
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Does Self Defense really work?
Most people don’t ask me this question outright, but I know they are thinking it: Does self-defense really work?
That’s like asking the Sham-Wow guy if his towel really holds 12 times its weight in liquid, right? Hey, I welcome the believers and doubters alike, and I have more to offer you than my belief in the effectiveness of self-protection measures. But first, let’s figure out why it’s so hard…
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on December 27, 2010 at 2:17pm — No Comments
Great Community Resource: Patch
I have really enjoyed using the relative new website, and what I believe is a great community resource found at : Mercer Island Patch
What is Patch?
Simply put, Patch is a new way to find out about, and participate in, what’s going on near you.
We’re a community-specific news and information platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and trusted local coverage for individual towns and…
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Announcing our newest black belt, and one of my living heroes, Jan Eveleth
I wanted to welcome Jan with this blog, to the black belt team of Mercer Island Martial Arts.
She tested on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with a finale on Thursday. She showed black belt level ability in self defense, sparring, forms, and board…
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More Info on Bullying
We are really gathering a great deal of information on our BullyingSucks.com site. If you haven't visited please do, and join in the conversation. www.bullyingsucks.com
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on December 3, 2010 at 12:57pm — No Comments
Child Safety Tips
ONE IN 42 WILL BECOME LOST, MISSING, KIDNAPPED THIS YEAR--CHILD SAFETY TIPS!!!.by Dreamcatchers ForAbused Children on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:10am.Child Safety Tips
One in 42 children will become lost, missing, kidnapped or run away this year. While stranger abduction is relatively rare, it still happens. Most abductions are perpetrated by someone the child knows. Child abduction is a tragedy. It devastates the parents, families, and touches all of us. Please read the following… Continue
One in 42 children will become lost, missing, kidnapped or run away this year. While stranger abduction is relatively rare, it still happens. Most abductions are perpetrated by someone the child knows. Child abduction is a tragedy. It devastates the parents, families, and touches all of us. Please read the following… Continue
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on December 2, 2010 at 8:01pm — No Comments
Thank you Josu Tina Jackson!
I am pleased to announce and celebrate today Josu Tina Jackson's first year working with us at Mercer Island Martial Arts. Not only has she approached her work here with love and dedication, she has also improved the quality of our service here at the dojang.
She is a friendly and welcoming person. So many have related to me that they always feel great about their interactions with her. Her positive attitude, and respect for everyone is a great representation of our school, and the… Continue
She is a friendly and welcoming person. So many have related to me that they always feel great about their interactions with her. Her positive attitude, and respect for everyone is a great representation of our school, and the… Continue
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 8, 2010 at 3:27pm — 2 Comments
Proud to share with you one of our community service projects
As some of you already know, we are teaching a great group of kids from the CHILD school. We do so at a significant discount so that they are able to give this training to their kids. We are proud to share with you that we have so far donated over two thousand dollars to the school.
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 4, 2010 at 8:31pm — 2 Comments
Great Report for Teachers Regarding Bullying from the APA
It is a great article, no reason for me to paraphrase it. Here is the pdf: APAbullyingModuleforTeachers.pdf
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 3, 2010 at 4:20pm — No Comments
Great Site for Kids
This site has amazing resources for kids. Here is a link to the page with a whole bunch of kid friendly games from learning about recycling, cyber bullying, safe internet use, and more. It is really cool. http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/funstuffArchives.html#games : Here is one of their tip sheets for kids, and you will find a game corresponding to it.… Continue
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 29, 2010 at 12:01pm — No Comments
Humza's Essay on "Why I want to try out to be a Jido"-- way to go Humza!!!!
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 16, 2010 at 3:13pm — 1 Comment
Great 45 second lesson in martial arts
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Thanks to all the teachers out there!
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 5, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Look: Josu Tina Jackson is in the paper!
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 30, 2010 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment
When the kids are afriad: Self Defense is listening to kids: reposted by request
When the kids are afraid? Self Defense is listening to kids.
*originally Posted by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on February 5, 2010 at 3:30pm
Today there was an incident which involved the police and resulted in the kids at IMS and Island Park to go into the "lockdown" mode.
When something like this happens the kids come in and… Continue
*originally Posted by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on February 5, 2010 at 3:30pm
Today there was an incident which involved the police and resulted in the kids at IMS and Island Park to go into the "lockdown" mode.
When something like this happens the kids come in and… Continue
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 29, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments
Dispose of prescriptions safely on Sept 25th At City Hall
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 17, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
Bicycles for Humanity update
Bicycles for Humanity Seattle is proud to announce that our first shipment of bicycles has been loaded into a shipping container and is on its way to South Africa. The 451 bicycles will be distributed to students
and health care workers to make their journeys easier. The container
itself will become a self sustaining business staffed by locals trained and
dedicated to the repair of…
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 16, 2010 at 2:40pm — No Comments
This weeks lessons for our Stop Bullying Now Project:
Week 2 Sept 13-18
review behaviors of bullying from last week: 1. imbalance of power 2. intent to harm 3. threat of further harm.
and work on the POWER OF THE BYSTANDER
60% of bullying is ended when one person takes a stand.
we will role play as well, maybe make some videos;)
Here are some things you can do if you see someone getting bullied:
Tell the bully to stop. Examples: "Cut it out!",… Continue
review behaviors of bullying from last week: 1. imbalance of power 2. intent to harm 3. threat of further harm.
and work on the POWER OF THE BYSTANDER
60% of bullying is ended when one person takes a stand.
we will role play as well, maybe make some videos;)
Here are some things you can do if you see someone getting bullied:
Tell the bully to stop. Examples: "Cut it out!",… Continue
Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 13, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments
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