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It's Almost Here!

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 4, 2016 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Great Test!!

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on May 8, 2016 at 1:15pm — No Comments

We have had a lot of questions regarding our training for future camp counselors --- our Counselor In Training Program -- so thought we would pass on the info here. If you are interested in finding out more, or to see if your "tween" or teen, is appropriate for the program please feel free to contact us.

Each member of the Counselor In Training Program is…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on May 18, 2015 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

The Intent and Purpose of the Experiential Leadership Requirement

A black belt is automatically put into a leadership position upon donning the belt. We find this is a transition, that is shocking, without having first spent meaningful time practicing, and experiencing what it is like.

It will still be different upon becoming a black belt, but the practice will make it easier —less culture shock, if you will. It helps also in the passing on of the traditions, and techniques of…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 28, 2015 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Persistence, Indomitable Spirit.

Simple. Right?

Not really. I believe it takes practice.

We try to teach with the little things, to try again, to boldly attempt, to have positive self talk, with learning how to get support, ask for help, determine who is on your team, to re-evaluate the approach. To start with the small things, the "turn the…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 21, 2015 at 1:00pm — No Comments

What is the deal with the tips on the belt?

A frequently asked question this week. Here is the answer in about 3 min.

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on April 13, 2015 at 5:17pm — No Comments

10 Tips for Martial Arts Students, to Deepen Your Practice

You didn’t start your study of the martial arts to “go through the motions” of it all, did you? Of course you didn’t, but look around you in your next class and I’ll bet you spot a number of your classmates doing that very thing, going through the motions. It’s human nature to get distracted, to multi-task, and wander off course.

To deepen and strengthen your practice so that you stay on the…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on March 4, 2015 at 6:09pm — No Comments

Worth 3 Minutes

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on January 20, 2015 at 4:13pm — No Comments

How About a Giving Someone Something Extraordinary?

How about give someone an extraordinary experience with us?

Get it Here…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 28, 2014 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Really Good Video

In our bully prevention curriculum, we address how to be a person who takes action. http://youtu.be/EisZTB4ZQxY

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 22, 2014 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Back to School Safety -- yes, it is nearly fall

With back to school coming up quickly, I believe it is a great time to refresh or address safety tips and plans with the kids. So, I am going to post about several of the things I try to cover with the kids I teach each year.

"In 2010, one-fifth (19%) of all children 5-9 who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians." Source: Traffic safety…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on August 12, 2014 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Enrolling Now -2014-2015 School Year -- After School Program

Our After School Program is a intentionally designed, experiential learning program focused on:

1. Athletics/fitness: More than the valuable skills of Korean martial arts -- we teach yoga, flexibility, parkour, tricking, and build all round speed, agility, and strength through our…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on August 12, 2014 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Kick Like a Girl!

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on August 6, 2014 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on July 29, 2014 at 6:30pm — No Comments

From Sandy Hook -- to Seattle

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on July 28, 2014 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Pad Kicking Fun to Inspire for Class Tonight

Find more videos like this on The 100.…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on July 10, 2014 at 10:30am — No Comments

Once a Year. The Overnight Party is Near.

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 24, 2014 at 4:06pm — No Comments

Which is hotter – molten glass or a burning sparkler?

this graphic from American Family Insurance company

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on June 20, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

We are getting ready for the 2014-2015 school year, so I was reviewing some of the literature I have stored up to use in our curriculum. And came across information on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I haven't quite figured out how to use this with the kids directly, but thought a blog post was in order. Such an interesting and powerful document. In the wake…