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We are happy to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Phillips (both black belts) are the proud parents of an 8.4 lbs baby boy (future hapki-do master)! Kate and baby are doing well. Congratulations Phillips family!
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Have you noticed in life that no achievement which has value is free? This week we had the opportunity to work with a new youth student, Philip. Part of the process of becoming a new student in our program requires learning goal setting. Philip had to earn a white belt. Most achievements in life come after hard work and focus. We are very proud that Philip earned his white belt, and happy he is a part of our martial arts family. He did a great job of making adjustments and demonstrating listening skills.
“The road to success is always under construction," unknown author.
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As with adults, the number of obese children continues to grow.
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"About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese,
which represents a doubling of the rate since 1980."
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CDC program)
Regular participation in a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health.
Martial arts training produces happier, healthier, and safer people.
Health Kick –Small Changes, Big Impact!
Committing to a Healthier You, By Jennifer G. Galea MS RD
During this past year, I volunteered for the Wellness Committee at my children’s elementary school.Our charge was to improve and/or establish programs focused on wellness, including activities, foods, education, etc.
As a registered dietitian, with almost 20 years of experience in the wellness field, I opted for the subcommittee on nutrition. Our aim was not only to improve the school’s menu, but also establish nutrition and “food” education programs. We made menu substitution recommendations, provided educational resources to parents, and suggested ways of incorporating nutrition education into other school subjects, such as math, science and language.
What was most exciting was to show how tiny changes could have a huge impact on the overall diet and wellness of children. That’s a lesson we can all learn and implement daily, as we enter the New Year.
Examples of small changes that could have a great impact on your health: Reduce the amount of sugar in your tea; replace the mayonnaise on your sandwich with mustard; train an extra day each week; take that fun kickboxing class you’ve been considering; take the stairs instead of the elevator; park on the far side of the parking lot; or commit to train with your child in class.
It’s the accumulation of these small modifications to your routine that will make significant differences in your diet and energy level. In addition, each time you make a healthful decision, you reaffirm your commitment to improve your health and wellbeing. Your body will thank you for fueling it with good food and adopting a healthier lifestyle. You’ll feel like a finely tuned automobile rather than a car that merely goes (most of the time), when you push the accelerator.
Give your year a jump-start. Identify parts of your diet and activities that could be improved. Then, decide to commit to those changes; and implement them! Start slowly, and add more as you feel more comfortable with the changes you’ve already made. Good luck in the New Year!
Promotions!
Congratulations to the Delaware Hapkido students who successfully passed rigorous martial arts testing. On Thursday, December 1, 2011 they received promotions:
Emma Barnes, Brown Belt, 3rd Kup – Ki Do
Patrick Brown, Blue Belt, 7th Kup – Ki Do
C. Gage, Red Belt, Brown Stripe, 4th Kup – Ki Do
George Phillips, Blue Belt, 7th Kup – Ki Do
T. Pisklak, Red Belt, Brown Stripe 4th Kup – Ki Do
Mary Jane Reeve, White Belt, Yellow Stripe, 10th Kup – Ki Do
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Thank you to DE Hapkido students, family members, and friends who supported our clothes drive. Because of your effort, we were able to collect over 30 used and new coats for needy families.
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Friendly Reminder - Academy Family Christmas Card Photo Shoot and Winter Coat Drive: Please join us and bring a friend! On December 3, Saturday, at 10 AM – 12 PM, DE Hapkido will be holding an Academy Family Christmas Card Photo Shoot. The event will also benefit children in our community who do not have appropriate winter clothing.
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DE Hapkido Family Christmas Card Photo Shoot and Winter Coat Drive
Is it always a challenge for your family to create a family Christmas card photo? It is for our family. DE Hapkido will make things easier for you this year by holding an Academy Family Christmas Card Photo Shoot. The event will also benefit children in our community who do not have appropriate winter clothing.
On December 3, Saturday, at 10 AM – 12 PM, we will be holding an Academy Family Christmas Card Photo Shoot. Professional photography equipment will be used in the photo session. Our martial arts families will be photographed – an opportunity for you to create Christmas card photos. Families will receive a CD with the family photographs. Students in our Academy should bring their uniform for a martial arts portrait.
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In addition to being a fun morning with a lot of memorable photographs, we are asking participants to bring coats or gloves for needy families. We believe that this clothing drive will support children in our community who do not have appropriate winter clothing.
Mark your calendars! Many families will use this opportunity to get the family Christmas portrait ready for distribution to family and friends.
Please let Dr. Carmack know if you plan to attend.
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Families that train together stay together!
Crime Awareness and Avoidance Tactics
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Avoid dangerous environments -- e.g. going for a walk alone in the city at 3 a.m. (National Crime Prevention Council)
Crime Awareness and Avoidance Tactics
- If you carry a purse, hold it close to your body; if a wallet, keep it in a front pocket.
- Don’t display your cash or any other inviting targets such as pagers, cell phones, hand-held electronic games, or expensive jewelry and clothing.
- Don’t leave valuables in view in the car. Leave them in the trunk or, better yet, take them home immediately.
- "Be alert; stay alive!" As you walk down the street, through a parking garage, or in other public areas, walk alertly and assertively. Don’t weigh yourself down with too many parcels. Take several loads to the car if necessary.
- While walking or running on the street, use your sense of hearing – can you stay alert if you are listing to music on an iPod?
Dealing with Disappointment
In everyday life, our friends, work, school and family can be sources of disappointment. No matter how much you try to avoid people or situations that are disappointing, some will always be beyond your control.
The best way to cope with disappointment is to work on your attitude. If you have a negative attitude and always see “the glass as half empty,” then that attitude will most likely bring more disappointment. If you see “the glass as half full,” then you will have a more positive attitude, which can help you cope with disappointment more constructively.
Answer the statements below with “true” or “false” to test how well you cope with disappointment.
True or False:
T or F: If someone disappoints me, I always calm myself before I react.
T or F: If I don’t reach my goals according to my deadline, I always search for lessons that will help me achieve my goals on time in the future.
T or F: If it rains on a day that I planned to be outdoors, I enjoy my day anyway.
T or F: When I am down and not feeling confident, I lean on a friend or family member to help me feel more positive.
T or F: If a valuable of mine is lost or breaks, I don’t dwell on the fact that I no longer have it.
If you answered “true” to all of the statements above, then you have a positive outlook on life and cope with disappointment in a constructive manner. If you answered “false” to any of the questions above, then you may want to practice the following key tips.
Don’t react too quickly. Take a moment to calm yourself and think about why you’re disappointed; you may come to realize that it is not so bad.
Don’t bottle your emotions and feelings. Lean on a good friend or family member when necessary. Discuss why you’re disappointed and move forward.
Don’t judge yourself. Even if you make a mistake, learn from the mistake how to become a better person. You are not a failure if you are willing to learn and grow from your mistakes.
Remember, coping with disappointment is not easy for everyone. It does take practice. If you are willing to use thought and effort when dealing with disappointment, then you will live a happier and healthier life.
Congratulations to the Delaware Hapkido students who successfully passed rigorous martial arts testing. On Thursday, July 28, 2011 they received promotions:
Emma Barnes, Red Belt with Brown Stripe, 4th Kup – Ki Do
C. Gage, Red Belt, 5th Kup – Ki Do
T. Pisklak, Red Belt, 5th Kup – Ki Do
Patrick Brown, Yellow Belt, 9th Kup – Ki Do
Health Kick – Cyber Bullying
Young people are using new media technology, including cell phones, personal data assistants, and the Internet, to communicate with others in the United States and throughout the world. New communication avenues, such as text messaging, chat rooms, and social networking websites (e.g., MySpace and Facebook), have allowed youth to easily develop relationships, some with people they have never met in person.
New technology has many potential benefits for youth. It allows young people to communicate with family and friends on a regular basis.
New technology also provides opportunities to make rewarding social connections for those teens and pre-teens who have difficulty developing friendships in traditional social settings or because of limited contact with same-aged peers. In addition, regular Internet access allows young people to quickly increase their knowledge on a wide variety of topics.
However, the recent explosion in technology does not come without possible risks. Youth can use electronic media to embarrass, harass or threaten their peers. Increasing numbers of teens and pre-teens are becoming victims of this new form of violence. Although many different terms-such as cyberbullying, Internet harassment, and Internet bullying-have been used to describe this type of violence, electronic aggression is the term that most accurately captures all types of violence that occur electronically. Like traditional forms of youth violence, electronic aggression is associated with emotional distress and conduct problems at school.
Our government has acknowledged the cyber bullying problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has convened a panel of experts to continually discuss issues related to the emerging public health problem of electronic aggression. The panel includes representatives from research universities, public school systems, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations every year.
As we continue to take steps to protect our youth against cyber bullying, many educational resource become available. For example, http://stopbullying.gov/ may be a helpful resource to you. Let’s educate our youth about the dangers of cyber bullying.
International Study - Type 2 Diabetes
News: "A major international study has revealed the number of adults worldwide with Type 2 diabetes has more than doubled in three decades, soaring to an estimated 347 million." "Much of the increase in Type 2 diabetes can be attributed to ageing populations and by population growth, but part of it has also been fuelled by rising obesity rates." To not be a statistic, engage in a physical fitness program now!
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Lesson I
Character Study
Talking about character is one thing. But putting words into actions can sometimes be tough. Study the list of character traits below, and then read the passages that follow.Which trait is being put into action for each example?
Character Traits:
courage: the quality of will that helps someone be brave in the face of fear
diligence: working hard at something and not giving up
excellence: doing something to the best of one’s ability
kindness: being friendly, generous, or understanding to someone
respect: an action that demonstrates admiration or honor toward someone
1. No matter how many times Fernando tried to solve the math problem, he couldn’t find the answer. “I’ll never finish my homework,” he sighed. But he didn’t want a zero. “I’m not giving up now,” he thought. And then he remembered! His teacher had taught him a special trick. The problem wasn’t hard after all!
Character trait: ___________________
2. Carla’s dad was the star of his middle school track team, and sometimes it seemed like she’d never measure up to his accomplishments. But she still practiced every day, because no matter what, she wanted to do her best. Nothing felt better than when she beat her best time in her town’s track meet.
Character trait: ______________________
3. Shawn’s stomach flipped. Even though nobody realized he’d started the rumor, he’d hurt someone and he knew he had to make it right. He took a deep breath and walked toward Laura.
Character trait: ______________________
4. Derek was psyched when he saw all the snow that had fallen during the night. “No school today!” he shouted. As he went to turn on the TV he noticed his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Cullen, shoveling her driveway. Derek ran outside. “I’ll finish for you, Mrs. Cullen,” he said.
Character trait: ______________________
5. Yeh-Shen spent every night for weeks going through the big box of oldphotographs in the closet. Her grandparents were going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and she was making a special scrapbook. She couldn’t wait to present it to them.
Character trait: ______________________
Women's Personal Protection Seminar
Sponsored by Delaware Hapkido Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Hockessin United Methodist Church
7250 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(west side entrance of the facility)
Seminar details: Delaware Hapkido Martial Arts Academy, Inc. will present a free women’s personal protection seminar to women age 16 and above. Bring your family members, friends, colleagues and others who might benefit from learning how to actively avoid and escape an attack. Our seminar objectives are below:
• to introduce our crime awareness curriculum and escape tactics
• to identify the fundamental tools of a predator
• to practice a response to the first contact by a person who might have bad intentions
To register, please e-mail
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or call 302-598-7596.
DE Hapkido Promotion in Rank
Congratulations to the following students who successfully passed rigorous martial arts testing and received promotions:
Emma Barnes 5th Kup – Ki Do
C. Gage 6th Kup – Ki Do
T. Pisklak 6th Kup – Ki Do
Bonnie Yeatman 7th Kup – Ki Do
Michael Yeatman 7th Kup – Ki Do
Garrett Wulbrecht 7th Kup – Ki Do
Photos of the April 2011 test are posted below:
Bullying
We strongly believe that martial arts training can improve a student’s self-confidence. And self-confident youth are less likely to be bullied. Over the next several weeks, we will post numerous facts about bullying.
Bullying is different than disagreements or fighting situations. Depending on the researcher, the definition can vary. However, researchers do agree on many of the following characteristics of bullying:
• the bully intends to “harm or hurt”
• when comparing the victim and bully a “power imbalance” exists
• bullys enjoy the bullying situation
• the bullying situation occurs repeatedly
• victims have feelings of being persecute
• victims have physical or psychological pain
Definition of bullying: “Bullying is repeated and systematic abuse and harassment of another or others. Bullying conduct includes name-calling, mimicking, indifference and exclusion, invasions of personal space, inappropriate touching, physical violence (hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving), gender and sex-based bullying, and extortion.” Source: M. J. McGrath
Many people confuse poor behavior or disagreements with bullying. A one-time disagreement does not constitute bullying. When confrontations occur, it is a good idea to document the incident – time, location, witnesses, who was involved, and more. Most schools have agenda books or planners for students. These are excellent tools for documenting and writing down unfriendly situations. Written documents are very helpful when adults have to intervene.
Martial arts training can provide a foundation of improving self-confidence in students. A self-confident student has greater control over stressful confrontations. In upcoming blog posts, we will further define types of bullying and how to react to bullying.
Let us know if you feel our bullying topic is of interest or if you have specific questions about the topic. In addition, let us know if there are other topics you would like us to discuss in our blog.
Internal Response to an Attack or the Approach of Someone with Bad Intentions
Adrenal Stress is the response to a perceived threat. Your body prepares for fight or flight. Within milliseconds, stress triggers the cortisol cycle. Stress hormones (cortisol, DHEA, and adrenaline) are released in your body. Your mind has no control of your body's response. Some of the uncontrolled body responses are below:
· blood is routed away from the face, skin, digestive system and reproductive systems
· blood is routed to the muscles
· your body floods with glucose from the liver to prepare for physical activity
· blood surges to survival part of the brain and away from your cerebral cortex (language, calculations, and other logical functions)
· heart action increases in order to get blood to all the right places
· respiration increases in response to the heart pushing glucose through the systems, which fuels the muscles with oxygen
· there is a heightened metabolic requirement (metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life) causing the body to sweat
· pupils dilate to collect data about the threat (Hartley, 2005)
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