NEW YEAR … a new & more AWESOME you!!

In 2017 do you want to lose weight, look better, have more energy, be healthier and improve your memory?

 

Join the “Clear Nation”.

 

Have a drink of water. You don’t necessarily have to follow the “eight glasses a day” rule, but you do want to drink enough water to keep your body well hydrated. You can tell you’re well hydrated when you don’t feel thirsty and your urine is light-colored.  You are drinking enough once your “pee is clear.”  Start the day with a glass of water and then get to the fridge or water cooler for a refill every couple hours.

 

Here are ten of the major benefits you’ll reap if you stay well-hydrated…

 

  1. Weight Loss

Drinking water instead of soda or sugary juices will quench your thirst—minus the excess calories and plus all the benefits of helping your body flush out the byproducts of the fat and other toxins

 

  1. Skin Elasticity

Drinking water keeps your skin moist, supple, and elastic—thus lessening your risk of developing dry issues like dermatitis, aging skin, and infection.

 

  1. Muscle Efficiency

Being hydrated is essential for keeping those muscles strong, lubricated, and energized. Why? Because H20 aids the transport oxygen to your muscles so they are prepared when exerted.

 

  1. Balancing Mood

Because water aids in body regulation and brain function, it’s also closely related to balancing mood and emotions

 

  1. Temperature Control

When you overheat; you sweat. And the evaporation of sweat on your skin is the way the body cools itself down and maintains a healthy temperature. Understandably, drinking enough fluids is essential for sweating and replenishing your water supply.

 

  1. Memory Function

Proper hydration will improve the blood flow and oxygen flow to your brain, strengthening cognitive function and memory.

 

  1. Joint Lubrication

Your joints, spinal cord, eyes, and brain are surrounded and protected by water. Remaining hydrated is vital to their well being.

 

  1. Healthy Bowel Function

Water aids the elimination of waste material, making bowel movements and urination possible and comfortable, and excreting waste products that would otherwise poisoned the body and cause disease.

 

  1. Aids Digestion

Water provides the ability for your body to eat and digest food—via the water is in your saliva and within your digestive tract.

 

  1. Better Immune Health

Think of drinking water as your secret weapon to fighting off illnesses, improving lymph fluid within the immune system and preventing headaches, joint pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and lightheadedness.

 

Training in the Martial Arts is a life style.  Health, happiness, safety, balance and strength are some of the many benefits.   Maintaining a well conditioned body starts with good hydration.

 

Want to boost your health & fitness even further beyond hydration? And want to help your friends feel more awesome this new year??….

 

Why not invite them to find out more about the Endeavour Fighting Fit Fitness Challenge.. CLICK HERE for more info!

Why women should learn self defence….

5 Reasons for Women to Take a Self-Defense Course
The very fact that this article, 5 reasons for women to take a self-defense course, has to be written speaks volumes about the collective female psyche of today. As a group, we continue to deny the need for our own self-protection, relying instead on arguments that the law, our spouse, brother, father, etc, should be protecting us. The statistical reality is that the ones we expect to protect us are the majority of the ones committing the crimes. But the reality is, if we expect things to change, than we need to be the principal architects in effectuating that change.
So let’s sum up the basic 5 reasons why EVERY female should be taking some type of women’s self defense course to ensure her own safety.
  1. Crime can happen to anyone at anytime. Whether you want to live in your fantasy world or not, that is the harsh reality. At some point in your life as a woman you will flash across a predator’s (mainly male) radar as prey. You will be attacked. You will be alone and you will be vulnerable. And most likely, it will come from the one you least expected. The next question, what will you do?
  2. Be the role model for the next generation. We tell our daughters they can be anything they want. How about safe? How do we show them how to protect themselves against rape, incest, assault, domestic violence, etc, if we don’t set the example of being strong and standing up for ourselves by being able to defend ourselves – emotionally, verbally, physically and spiritually? If we continue to move in silence about the things that happen to us (rape, assault, emotional battering, domestic violence) how are we going to help our daughters become stronger and show our sons what is and is not acceptable behavior from a male?
  3. Become Empowered. I have watched countless women come into my classes as sheep and walk out as determined, strong, empowered women ready to take control of their own lives. A self defense course can’t empower you; but it can educate you in showing you the options who have to take control of your life and feel safer in your world.
  4. This is true LIFE Insurance. We spend money to ensure our cars, our life, our jewelry, disability insurance, travel insurance, our rental property, etc., but yet we hesitate when spending money on a self defense class that can truly SAVE our lives. Women’s self-defense classes have an incredible positive impact on their participants and greatly change lives for the better. Self defense classes provide you with real insurance to protect your life.
  5. Do it for those who count on you. If you won’t do it for yourself and the top 4 reasons, how about for those who count on you the most – your kids, spouse, parents, siblings, etc? What happens if you are now dead or incapacitated because of a crime? Who takes care of those that you took care of?
Take the time to take care of yourself and empower your life by taking a women’s self defense class. You just might surprise yourself with what you are capable of doing. And I guarantee you that you will find a whole new strength and outlook that will improve your life.
To enquire about a free trial class CLICK HERE

What do kids want in a coach??

WHAT DO KIDS WANT IN A COACH??

We asked kids in an online survey: “What should a coach care about most?” You might expect them to answer “to focus on winning.” But “Put me in, coach!” is what most kids really want.

In fact, the majority didn’t think winning was all that important. Only 7% of girls said coaches should be most concerned with winning, while about 18% of boys said so.
Here’s what boys and girls value most in a coach:

64% said giving everyone a chance to play
27% said teaching new skills
9% said winning

Striving for excellence is a great goal, but when coaches and parents apply too much pressure, kids can get overly worried or push themselves too hard physically, leading to injuries. Some kids may even go on unhealthy diets to lose or gain weight to be better at their sport.

And when sports become too competitive, kids who have only average or below-average skills might spend too much time on the bench instead of learning new skills.

10th Degree master instructor Greg Silva says, “I have been a martial arts instructor for 46 years. I don’t believe there are better coaches than martial arts teachers.” Martial Arts instructors know that the door to success open “in” not “out”. That means the success to building an athlete who is well balanced yet understands that being in top shape and a top performer begins with the proper attitude, confidence, self esteem, sportsmanship and self control. This building from the “inside out” will prevent kids from being lazy, giving up, or quitting. The nature of martial arts with setting continuous goals is a key to it’s success. And there is no bench to sit on. All kids learn, train and compete while playing the “game” in every class they take.

To see how martial arts teaches so much join us in a FREE TRIAL LESSON for Children ages 4 years+

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Cyber-Bullying a 24/7 issue for children

Cyber Bullying – a 24/7 nightmare for many kids.

What is Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

Why Cyberbullying is Different

Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior.

Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night.

Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source.

Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.

Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online

Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.
Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where they’re going, what they’re doing, and who they’re doing it with.

Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online communications if you think there is reason for concern. Installing parental control filtering software or monitoring programs are one option for monitoring your child’s online behavior, but do not rely solely on these tools.

Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites they like. Try out the devices they use.

Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.

Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites or ask another trusted adult to do so.

Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that you will not take away their computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are having.

Learn more at our Anti Bulling Seminars CLICK here ….

How a Martial Arts Program can increase Self-Esteem

Martial Arts classes use positive reinforcement.   Instructors bring out the best in kids by identifying strong points and effort.   Kids get feel great about themselves each time they experience classes.

  • Students practice things they are good at so they find a sense of pride.  They are then given increased challenges.   Their confidence increases as they discover they can accomplish more difficult drills and moves.  Instructors are good finders and remind students of their abilities.
  • Does the little voice in your child’s head often say “I’m no good at this” or “I can’t do it – it’s too hard for me”? That negative thinking happens to everyone.   However a good martial arts program surrounds kids with positive peer pressure and support from other students and parents.     When the instructor yells out “What are the three most powerful words?”   You will hear the kids respond “YES I CAN.”
  • Martial Arts has three rules.   1. Have fun.  2. Try YOUR best.  3. Improve every time.   These rules are used to ensure kids compare themselves and their progress with themselves.
  • Kids spend time on positive things including exercise, fitness, eating healthy and becoming a leader.
  • Kids pitch in to support one another in class and to help beginning students.    This makes them feel worthy and important.  All steps lead to Self esteem.
Kids with good self-esteem are more likely to try again. They expect to do better next time – and usually they do!