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Ten Steps To Positive Body Image

One list cannot automatically tell you how to turn negative body thoughts into positive body image, but it can help you think about new ways of looking more healthfully and happily at yourself and your body. The more you do that, the more likely you are to feel good about who you are and the body you naturally have.

1. Appreciate all that your body can do. Every day… Continue

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 21, 2011 at 9:54am — No Comments

Defend Yourself From the #1 Killer of Americans

Sorting through all the health information available, and knowing the best actions to take can be challenging. What we do know is the #1 Killer in the US is heart disease. The self defense moves to protect oneself from this deadly threat? Simply, exercise, and a healthy diet.

This graphic made by GE is a great myth-buster. What do you think?…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 14, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Breathe.

This post is amazing. I really love it, and have shared it here with permission. Breathe, and enjoy.

Post written by Leo Babauta.

Breathe.

Breathing can transform your life.

If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions.

If you are…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 12, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

10 Simple Lessons In Self-Defense, For Girls

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…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 7, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Less Screen Time; More Kick Time. Summer Camp

http://flavors.me/martialartssummercamps

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on May 25, 2011 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Imagine your way to more consistent workouts!

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…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on May 3, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Why kids/youth/well everyone:) ought to train with us.

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 26, 2011 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

Safely Dispose of Pharmaceuticals on MI this month:

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 13, 2011 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Information on handling pharmaceutical safely.

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 13, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

A new snack option from Mercer Island Martial Arts:

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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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 12, 2011 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Guest Post by Partnership for Drugfree.org

Corsages & Curfews

April 12, 2011…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 12, 2011 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Families kicking together!

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.

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 11, 2011 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

8 reasons to start martial arts training after 35

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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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 5, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Tolerance, and Peaceful Dissagreement

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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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 2, 2011 at 6:38pm — No Comments

bullying message from an 8th grader

For more info on this and other bullying stories go to… Continue

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 2, 2011 at 4:46pm — No Comments

whoa. A non-biodegradable hamburger??

You want flies with that? McDonald's Happy Meal shows no sign of decomposing after SIX MONTHS

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Last updated at 9:39 PM on 12th October 2010

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Looking almost as fresh as the day it was bought, this McDonald's Happy Meal is in fact a staggering six months old.

Photographed every day for the past half a year by Manhattan artist Sally Davies the kids meal of fries and burger is without a hint of mould or… Continue

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on March 25, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

choices

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on March 23, 2011 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Info on sparring, the gear students need to wear, and a video about gear from a kids perspective.

Lets start with some very basic rules of tae kwon do Olympic style sparring.

you can punch (with a clenched fist).

And you can kick with any part of your foot below your ankle. And that's it.

No other techniques are allowed only punches and kicks.

You can kick to two places.…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on March 15, 2011 at 8:53pm — No Comments

An Awesome Alternative to Drugs: Martial Arts Practice As Treatment For Children With AD/HD

So what I did is post this article, with citation above, and after. Such useful informaiton about the benefits of our training regarding AD/HD. It is long, and well, a bit dry; however, just checking out the Abstract and conclusion is very informative.