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Joseph Galea - ArticlesJoseph Galea is a contributing writer for Martial Arts Monthly magazine.
http://www.learnmartialartsonline.com http://www.martialartsteachers.com Black Belt CommitmentEvery martial arts instructor’s goal is to develop black belt students. Our dream is that each of our students will one day earn this honor. Unfortunately, the reality is that not everyone will succeed. While there may be numerous reasons why an individual deviates from his/her path to reach Black Belt, most of them are direct opponents (or enemies) of student commitment. Let Martial Arts Shape Your Child For School Success!We know that your child’s scholastic success is very important to you. It’s important to us, too. Many parents have credited the Martial Arts with helping their children succeed in school important to us, too. Many parents have credited the Martial Arts with helping their children succeed in school. We're All Part of the Winning TeamIt’s near the end of the game. The score is tied. The coach paces back and forth in deep thought. He looks up and scans his bench for the kids he wants to play in the final minutes of the game. Can Martial Arts Improve Your Memory?As we age, memory tends to diminish. But aging isn’t the only thing that negatively affects memory. With today’s busy lifestyles, failures in memory are more apt to happen. Lack of exercise, mundane tasks, and stress can all negatively affect even a young mind. So what can you do to combat this decline? The answer is simple: participate in martial arts! Are You a Natural Born Leader?Some people are natural born leaders while others may have to work hard to excel in a leadership role. Most people, however, avoid leadership positions and even prefer to let someone else take charge. Leadership means taking control and responsibility for the end result and that is not always easy nor a welcomed situation. It requires a lot of self confidence, determination, and the ability to “take a punch” and try again when things don’t go as planned. Hey Kids, Why Are There So Many Rules?Imagine if you woke up one morning and there were absolutely no rules to follow. What would life be like if you could sleep until 11:00 am and skip school? Imagine if you could drive a car anywhere you wanted with out needing a driver’s license. What if you could eat your favorite snack food as your dinner? How about going to bed anytime you wanted? My Pyramid – “Steps to a Healthier You”Developed in 1992, the Food Guide Pyramid (FGP) was an educational tool designed to help Americans choose healthy foods. It was based on information from the Dietary Guidelines and the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA’s) reports. However, the FGP was a generic formula for everyone and didn’t take into account one’s age, gender, or physical activity. In 2005, MyPyramid, the new food guidance system, replaced the original, however outdated, Food Guide Pyramid. Teach Your Child to Finish What They StartMartial Arts training is known for building character. Self confidence, self esteem, and perseverance are benefits that are often connected with learning the arts. However, these benefits are not guaranteed. There are external and internal “forces” that compete for our attention. Are You Increasing Your Meat Consumption?The media has been bombarding us with nutritional information about the positive impact of increased protein consumption on our metabolism and on reaching our health and fitness goals. While most of these claims are pretty well founded in nutritional science, what should you watch for when incorporating more meats back into your diet? Sponsor a New StudentEach new martial artist begins as a novice until he or she has extracted enough knowledge to be considered an intermediate skilled student. At the same time, and without the student’s awareness, each has also become a novice teacher.
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