Student News and Accomplishments —
CONGRATULATIONS! to Master Punnarin Koy and Charee Denker, who were joined in matrimony July 9 in a colorful, elaborate ceremony.
Thor Bloom did 42 push-ups in his gym class. The next week, he did 46 push-ups when warming up for TKD class. Great job Thor!
Cousins Nicolette Musachio and Cristian Perez must have had an intense session, because they each did 500 situps in a self-motivated workout!
If you watch "Dateline NBC" you might catch a glimpse of Mr. Al Fix. They are doing a segment on the Edison Class of 1979, a weight-loss program where five graduates are trying different diet regimens. The segment will run either Thursday, July 22 or Sunday, July 25. Mr. Fix is a part of the Edison Alumni Band, which was asked to perform the Dateline NBC theme, and several minutes of video footage were shot by the NBC crew. As the focus of the segment will be on the dieters, only a quick cut of the band may be shown, but look for the only guy with the tenor saxophone.
How to Study Your Forms All Day —
Having trouble remembering parts of your form? Try this! Put your form as a background movie on your computer!
Most computers can show a picture format called GIF. These can also be animated GIFs that create motion by stringing several pictures together, with a delay, much like a movie in a projector shows one frame at a time. These GIFs can be used as a background, or wallpaper, on Windows PC's.
First, find a GIF that you like. The TKD Tae Geuk and Pal Gwe form GIFs can be found at the Poomse link at:
http://www.fisks.com/tkd
Right click on the moving picture, and save to your hard drive. It should be in GIF format.
Now, right click on any blank space on your Windows Desktop. Select "Properties" and the "Background" tab. If the GIF name you saved is not on the list, click "Browse" and locate it in your computer. (Remember where you saved it? If not, use "Find" or "Search" from the My Computer icon, or simply save it again and note the folder). You may have to select from the drop-down list “Files of Type”, choose "All Files", or any selection that lists GIF, in order for it to show up in the list of files. Click "Save" (or "Open"). Back at the Display Properties box, determine how you want the display to look (Center, Tile, or Stretch). Note that Tile or Stretch can be a bit overwhelming to look at all day, so Center is recommended. Click OK, and you should now be able to see the GIF in action on your desktop.
If there are any problems, feel free ask Mr. Fix.
HealthKick: Are Your Supplements Helping or Harming You? —
by Jennifer G. Galea, MS, RD
As martial artists, we are often tempted to try herbal and/or “all natural” supplements to increase our athletic performance. Like many people, we might also try these types of supplements to cure or improve a variety of ailments as well. But because these supplements are not considered to be drugs by the government’s regulatory agencies, the ingredients aren’t well controlled. This means that potentially and even proven harmful ingredients can be included in the supplements.
Products containing these ingredients can be readily found in stores and online, most without any hint on the label or packaging that they contain a potentially harmful substance. Consuming many of these can lead to major organ damage (kidney, heart, or liver) and some are potentially carcinogenic.
As with any substance that you put into your body, the most important aspect is to know what you are taking and what its effects are. Read labels carefully. Research any ingredients on which you do not have full information to make your decision.
The May 2004 issue of Consumer Reports has a full listing of the varied names under which each of the following substances may be listed.
DO NOT use any supplements that contain any of the following ingredients:
| Welcome to Kid's Korner...
If you score:
9 or more = Grandmaster
7 or 8 = a Master
6 = Advanced Student
5 = Intermediate Student
4 = Beginner Student
3 = do 10 sit-ups
2 = do 10 push-ups
1 = do 10 sit-ups and 10 push-ups
Guess the Bonus and add +1 to your score.
Good luck!!!
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Test Your Martial Arts IQ (Integrity Quotient). Answer True or False.
| 1. |
Practicing martial arts at home is important, so I should play-fight with my siblings. |
| 2. |
Martial arts training will help me develop positive character traits. |
| 3. |
If someone picks on me at school, I have the right to beat them up to make them stop. |
| 4. |
Martial Arts training is great exercise and will help me maintain a healthy weight. |
| 5. |
Kids can have stress too and my martial arts training will help me manage it. |
| 6. |
It’s ok to show off my martial arts techniques with my friends. |
| 7. |
If a friend is interested in my training, it is ok to show them something cool I learned in class, as long as I do not make physical contact with them. |
| 8. |
My martial arts training provides me with essential tools; such as self-confidence, the ability to focus, and determination, which will help improve my grades at school. |
| 9. |
Consistently attending class is essential for optimal progress in the martial arts. |
| 10. |
Breaking boards with my bare hands sounds really cool, so I should get some wood and try it sometime. |
| BONUS |
It is a sign of respect to make sure my uniform is clean and neat when I come to class. |
Answers:
1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True, 6. False, 7. True, 8. True, 9. True, 10. False, Bonus: True.
Here are some riddles provided by Thor Bloom:
Q: What is the hottest day of the week?
A: Fri-day!
Q: Why is 6 afraid of 7?
A: Because 7 “8” 9!!
(Submissions are welcome! News and information, articles, drawings, etc., are requested.)
