Combat Karate with Sensei Bethea!

This is a rare opportunity to work with Sensei Poage's teacher. Sensei Bethea is a martial arts veteran and only comes to the Valley once a year. Sensei Bethea is an 8th degree black belt, a member of the USKA Hall of Fame and a sport Karate World Champion.

Thursday, November 3rd

Youth Seminar (ages 6-12)
5:35-6:25pm

Adult Seminar (13 and up)
6:30-8:30pm

You will learn:
the inner workings of kata
how to strike and block more effectively
how to defend yourself against a street-wise predator

Healthy Choices Challenge!

The Holidays are upon us and you know what that means. Lots of rich foods, treats and not as much exercise!

From Halloween through New Year's Day we challenge you to make three healthy choices each day! Eeek!!

That means you may need to put down the soda, or come to an extra class to burn off some calories, but it will all be worth it knowing that you participated in choosing health and wellness.

Ideas:
Take an extra class at the dojo like Kid's Fit or an adult class like Yoga to help burn those extra calories;
Drink water or unsweetened iced tea instead of soda;
Eat a large, healthy breakfast every day;
Consume less fried foods (opt for baked instead);
No more sweet night-time snacks. If you are going to snack make sure it's protein like a handful of raw almonds or string cheese;
Go to bed an hour earlier.
Pick a buddy to help hold you accountable, keep a journal of your healthy choices and report back to us every few weeks!

Need more tips? Send us an email.

Fighting ADD/ADHD with Karate!

We just had a wonderful news story air about one of our students who combats his ADHD with martial arts training. Check it out - http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northeast_valley/scottsdale/a-valley-family-fighting-add_adhd-without-the-use-of-medications

Halloween Safety Tips

•Use lights or glow sticks to make your trick or treater easier to see.

•Make sure costumes are fire retardant and if wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are good enough for peripheral vision.

•There is safety in numbers. Travel with a group, trick or treat with friends, and make sure there is an adult around no matter how old the kids are.

•Don't go into anyone's home or yard.

•Wear age appropriate costumes.

•Go to an event you are comfortable with - church event, school function or karate sleepover party (wink..wink).

•Inspect your candy.

•Watch for traffic.

•Stay on well lit streets that have other trick or treaters.

•Don't take short cuts through alleys, canals or desert areas.

Fall Break Camp!

There are a few spots left for the Scottsdale School District's Fall Break Camp.

Join us for a fun-filled week of martial arts, games, outdoor recreation and NO video games or TV! Engage your child in focus, discipline, activity and time with friends.

Monday, October 10th - Friday October, 14th 8:00am-6:00pmOur regular class schedule will still be in effect.

Sensei Bethea Seminar!

This is a rare opportunity to work with Sensei Poage's teacher. Sensei Bethea is a martial arts veteran and only comes to the Valley once a year. Open to ALL styles.

Combat Karate...

Thursday, November 3rd

Youth Seminar (ages 6-12) 5:35-6:25pm

Adult Seminar (13 and up) 6:30-8:30pm

You will learn:

•the inner workings of kata

•how to strike and block more effectively

•how to defend yourself against a street-wise predator

Sensei Bethea is an 8th Degree Black Belt, a member of the USKA Hall of Fame and a sport karate World Champion.

Recommended reading

"The Optimistic Child" by Martin E. SeligmanThis book was suggested by a member of our dojo, Dr. Dan Short. If you have a recommendation that may be useful to your dojo community, please let us know.