Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Attendance 1/1/09 - 2/24/09
As always, if you feel there are any discrepancies, please work with Ms. Kris.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Message from Master Robert
Hi All,
I was home last week and was able to visit several of the kids and adult classes…lots of good stuff going on. I know we all have favorite instructors, but once in a while go to a class you don’t normally attend. You might be surprised at what you’ll learn. We are learning the greatest of the arts and we have the best instructors you’ll find anywhere. Take advantage of the collective knowledge we have at our disposal. Learn from each instructor; learn from each other and you’ll find a flood of knowledge and experience on which to draw. Think about it.
I was asked a couple of weeks ago how to deal with fear, the “deer in the headlights” response to a sudden aggression or attack. What would you do? I would breathe. Think about it. When we’re startled or scared, we inhale sharply (translates to a shallow, high inhale) and then we’re motionless, tension throughout our bodies. When that happens we’re not in control, fear is in control. Fear is an irrational emotion; if it’s in control then our response will be irrational and therefore ineffective. Nothing works until we breathe. Breathing allows us to think, to move, to relax, to counter attack…to be in control. Now that we’re in control, we can competently react to the threat and eliminate it by whatever means necessary. Breathing is critical to overcoming fear (we can’t eliminate it, but we can overcome it) as it is with so many other things we do. As in making the decision to survive, you also need to make a decision to breathe no matter what. You need to decide that you won’t freeze up; instead, you’ll breathe, relax, move and eliminate the threat…something to think about and to work on. Let me or your instructor know if you have any questions.
See you in class!
Master Robert.
I was home last week and was able to visit several of the kids and adult classes…lots of good stuff going on. I know we all have favorite instructors, but once in a while go to a class you don’t normally attend. You might be surprised at what you’ll learn. We are learning the greatest of the arts and we have the best instructors you’ll find anywhere. Take advantage of the collective knowledge we have at our disposal. Learn from each instructor; learn from each other and you’ll find a flood of knowledge and experience on which to draw. Think about it.
I was asked a couple of weeks ago how to deal with fear, the “deer in the headlights” response to a sudden aggression or attack. What would you do? I would breathe. Think about it. When we’re startled or scared, we inhale sharply (translates to a shallow, high inhale) and then we’re motionless, tension throughout our bodies. When that happens we’re not in control, fear is in control. Fear is an irrational emotion; if it’s in control then our response will be irrational and therefore ineffective. Nothing works until we breathe. Breathing allows us to think, to move, to relax, to counter attack…to be in control. Now that we’re in control, we can competently react to the threat and eliminate it by whatever means necessary. Breathing is critical to overcoming fear (we can’t eliminate it, but we can overcome it) as it is with so many other things we do. As in making the decision to survive, you also need to make a decision to breathe no matter what. You need to decide that you won’t freeze up; instead, you’ll breathe, relax, move and eliminate the threat…something to think about and to work on. Let me or your instructor know if you have any questions.
See you in class!
Master Robert.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Updates Week Ending 2/21/09
WOW! Where has February gone? We're right at mid way through the quarter and graduation is the last weekend in March! Preliminary promotions list will be posted by 2/22. Now is the time to get your classes in!
Here are a few things going on this week:
Tonight - Master Robert is in town and will leading the Advanced Adult classes at 6 and 7pm. PLEASE let us know if you wish to attend the 7pm classes but cannot attend the 6pm class...this way we'll know you are coming!
Saturday 2/21 - the second in Master Darian's weapon series, Short Sticks, will be from 8:30-10:30a. There will be an adult class immediately following from 10:30 to 11:30a and the kids class will be at its normal time. There are still openings for this class however the orders are closed for sticks. The class price is $25.
See you in class!
Ms. Kris
Here are a few things going on this week:
Tonight - Master Robert is in town and will leading the Advanced Adult classes at 6 and 7pm. PLEASE let us know if you wish to attend the 7pm classes but cannot attend the 6pm class...this way we'll know you are coming!
Saturday 2/21 - the second in Master Darian's weapon series, Short Sticks, will be from 8:30-10:30a. There will be an adult class immediately following from 10:30 to 11:30a and the kids class will be at its normal time. There are still openings for this class however the orders are closed for sticks. The class price is $25.
See you in class!
Ms. Kris
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Updates Week Ending 2/14/09
We're getting close to the registration deadline for Master Darian's Stick Class on 2/21. Orders for sticks need to be in by 2/12. Last day for registration for the class is 2/19.
Wednesday 2/11/09 - Master Robert is in town this week and will be teaching the Wednesday Advanced Adult classes. This is a good opportunity if you are a senior belt and unable to attend on Saturday mornings to work with Master Robert. Class times are 6p and 7p.
Attendance and tentative promotion list will be posted on February 28th.
Something to think about.....
With the weather in constant flux during this time of year...illness has a tendency to run rampant...especially when the body is already run down. Remember to take care of your body! It is your tool! Stress from work and our daily lives can weaken the immune system and something as simple as a cold can turn into something really nasty in a hurry. As always...listen to your doctor...do everything medically necessary to stay healthy, but also listen to your body....if you are always tense or stressed...there are simple breathing and meditative exercises that can help reduce stress and help to strengthen the body. Sound crazy? Try it! I guarantee you will see an improvement in your physical well being not to mention your focus and concentration while training.
If you need help with relaxation techniques...talk to your instructors...they have exercises that can help.
See you in class!
Ms. Kris
Wednesday 2/11/09 - Master Robert is in town this week and will be teaching the Wednesday Advanced Adult classes. This is a good opportunity if you are a senior belt and unable to attend on Saturday mornings to work with Master Robert. Class times are 6p and 7p.
Attendance and tentative promotion list will be posted on February 28th.
Something to think about.....
With the weather in constant flux during this time of year...illness has a tendency to run rampant...especially when the body is already run down. Remember to take care of your body! It is your tool! Stress from work and our daily lives can weaken the immune system and something as simple as a cold can turn into something really nasty in a hurry. As always...listen to your doctor...do everything medically necessary to stay healthy, but also listen to your body....if you are always tense or stressed...there are simple breathing and meditative exercises that can help reduce stress and help to strengthen the body. Sound crazy? Try it! I guarantee you will see an improvement in your physical well being not to mention your focus and concentration while training.
If you need help with relaxation techniques...talk to your instructors...they have exercises that can help.
See you in class!
Ms. Kris
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