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Cyber Bullying Part 4

2007-05-18T15:57:00.000-07:00

Cyber-bullying even goes beyond the limits of traditional victim/bully relationship. Some cyber-bullies are ex-boyfriends or girlfriends who want to get revenge on their ex.

They use technology to stalk, harass and spread rumors about the other person.When the victim is someone from school, he or she often gets bullied in "real life" in school and then the bully continues it when they get home so the victim rarely gets a break from the torment.

When the bully doesn't even know who the target is, bullying can be especially dangerous when they don't know the background of the person they are harassing.

Read the rest of this article on Cyber Bullying here.

Martial Arts and Children

2005-11-14T17:08:00.000-08:00

Often, children are enrolled in martial arts classes for vastly different reasons. You may want your child to develop self-discipline, a more respectful attitude, or get better grades. Perhaps you'd like to give your child the opportunity to experience individualized achievement. Whatever your main goal, you can count on martial arts training to increase your child's self-esteem.

Martial arts training focuses the child's attention on moves and activities that require a great deal of self discipline to learn. Children are taught skills that not only allow them to master the positions and movements of their routines, but also improve their skills in daily life. The belt system is a very important tool that provides not only a goal but great positive reinforcement as well. As the children advance through the various levels, they learn what they are capable of, self control, respect for themselves and others and patience.

Cyber Bullies Part 3

2007-04-18T16:26:00.000-07:00

When we do classes and seminars on bullying, we feel that it's important to let people know who bullies really are and what makes them tick. There is so much more to being a bully than simply being mean to someone else.

Who is a bully? First of all, people who bully are often people who have (often secretly) low self-esteem and they turn to bullying to hide their perceived inadequacies. They do this by pointing out inadequacies in other people and trying to get people to fear them.
Bullies often also look for ways to avoid responsibility for their actions or have simply never been taught that there are consequences to certain actions. Often times they are clever enough to avoid being caught by anyone who might force them to face the consequences.

Read the rest of this article here at Cyber Bullies.

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2006-10-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

New article posted on our article site. Cyber Bullying How To Protect Your Child .

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3 Ways Martial Arts Training Can Give You Higher Levels of Confidence, Energy and Enthusiasm

2006-04-26T08:22:00.000-07:00

3 Ways Martial Arts Training Can Give You Higher Levels of Confidence, Energy and Enthusiasm

Wouldn’t if be great if everyday you had so much energy, so much confidence and so much enthusiasm that you could accomplish anything that you set your mind to do? Below are just three ways martial arts benefits your life:

1. Training martial arts increases your energy. It’s been proven that any regular physical activity increases your energy levels. Practicing martial arts is no exception. Plus, the additional benefits and effects of training martial arts take this increased energy to another level. Read on to find out more…
2. Training martial arts increases confidence. Practicing martial arts helps you create a self awareness like no other physical activity. You’ll also be able to get (and keep) your body and mind in tune with one another. By training a martial art, you will learn how to physically defend yourself. This ability gives you the confidence to control yourself in stressful situations. You’ll find that you’ll soon be able to defend yourself physically, emotionally and mentally – and, in turn, excel in your endeavors!
3. Training martial arts increases your enthusiasm. Once you find a martial arts style, school and instructor that suit your needs and help you reach your goals, you’ll become so enthusiastic about your martial art experience that you’ll tell everyone you know. In addition to that, this enthusiasm (along with your increased energy and confidence) will carry over to other parts of your life. Just think about it: If you are full of energy and have the confidence to reach your goals, you are going to be enthusiastic about your job, your family, your hobbies, and your life.

Most people think of martial arts as simply a method of self-defense. While that assumption is accurate, it’s not complete. We hope that none of you ever find yourself in the situation where you need to use your martial arts training on the street; the knowledge that you can defend yourself and your family, however, is comforting and confidence-building. The same energy, confidence and enthusiasm you gain with your self-defense skills carries over into your daily life as well. You’ll be able to use your abilities to achieve your goals, overcome bad habits and make outstanding life changes. Just imagine, after even a few weeks of training in martial arts you’ll be able to concentrate, focus and reach for whatever goals you want.

Now, we know that everyone has different goals in their lives – but that’s the beauty of martial arts. The energy, confidence and enthusiasm you gain from martial arts can be directed towards virtually any goal you have in mind. You’ll be able to work hard towards that promotion. You’ll be able to keep your family life moving smoothly. You’ll be able to reduce your stress while increasing your success. The self-defense aspect of training a martial art is just icing on the cake. Everything else you learn will help you improve your life and if your train properly, you may never need to use self-defense anyway.

Give it a try. You owe it to yourself to increase your energy, confidence, and enthusiasm. Make a commitment to start becoming unstoppable today and give me a call.

Robert Jones
Master Instructor
Owner, the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
1-800-508-6141

Academy of Kempo Martial Arts Schedule For This Week

2006-02-05T14:17:00.000-08:00

THE WEEK OF FEB. 6 - FEB. 10

BELLEVUE:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pmFRIDAY - PHS 8:00pm

KENT:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - KUNG FU CLUB 12:30pm, 7:00pm

LYNNWOOD:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - KUNG FU CLUB 12:30pm, 7:00p
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Academy of Kempo Martial Arts Schedule For This Week

2006-01-30T22:49:00.000-08:00

Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 6 - FEB. 10

BELLEVUE:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
FRIDAY - PHS 8:00pm

KENT:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARRING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - KUNG FU CLUB 12:30pm, 7:00pm

LYNNWOOD:
TUESDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY - SPARING 1:00pm, 6:00pm
THURSDAY - SKILL AT 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
FRIDAY - KUNG FU CLUB 12:30pm, 7:00pm

Academy of Kempo Martial Arts

2005-12-15T16:01:00.000-08:00

At the Bellevue Martial Arts school we will be holding a belt test at 7pm until 10pm. Skill class at 8pm will be canceled tonight (15th of December). If you have any questions please call 425-881-1550.

Thank You

The best way to select a Kung Fu school

2005-11-08T16:28:00.000-08:00

What is the best way to select a Kung Fu school? First, visit the Kung Fu school and, if at all possible, take a few lessons. Observe the students and ask yourself: Are these the types of people I would like to be associated with? Remember that the Kung Fu school is represented by its students. Learn more >>

Conscious Kung Fu Fighting

2005-11-06T13:37:00.000-08:00

Fighting, using the principles of Kung Fu, was best explained by the late great Bruce Lee when he said, "Kung Fu is like getting your Doctorate degree in combat from a University."We are dealing with a paradox here, because the object of Kung Fu is never to have to resort to fighting in the first place.

The Spirit of Kung Fu

2005-10-17T17:40:00.000-07:00

Chinese martial arts, frequently referred to as "Wu Shu," or the art of the military, are some of the most ancient forms of martial arts known to man. Some historians have placed them several hundred years before Christ. Read more about Chinese martial arts >>

The Peace and Power of Kung Fu

2005-10-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

These days, it's widely accepted around the world that stress plays a major role in physical as well as emotional disorders. One way to relieve stress is to study at North Winnipeg Kung Fu Temple, where the student is treated as an individual and the approach is always "holistic."
At North Winnipeg Kung Fu Temple, every martial arts student learns in private, one-on-one sessions with full-time, professional martial arts instructors. Read more >>

Holistic Kung Fu

2005-10-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

It seems odd to some outsiders to hear about tough, physically-oriented martial artists sitting in meditation and focusing on such things as breath control and mindfulness. But at South Winnipeg Kung Fu Temple, the foundation for learning is the same as at the famous Chinese Shaolin Temple, and addresses the needs of the individual as a whole on the level of mind, body and spirit. Read More >>