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Military Saves
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fter the invasion, and subsequent defeat, of the Ryukyu Kingdom at the hands of the Satsuma clan of southern Japan, the use of weapons was forbidden to commoners. Because the people of Okinawa couldn’t carry edged weapons such as swords or knives, they used their bodies, minds and spirits to resist. This indomitable spirit was supplemented with a secret martial art, which was first known as the “Chinese Hand,” and subsequently became known as “karate.” Today this art has developed into a form of personal protection against violence throughout the world and is also used as a tool by to master oneself. While modern-day karate has evolved into many different forms with different philosophies, many maintain the art’s original core values. Some of these include the de-emphasis of the acquisition of rank, a
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tendency to shun sport karate traditions such as scoring and heavy emphasis on mastering kata forms instead of searching for foes to test. In karate, there is no such thing as a pre-emptive attack, and almost all kata in traditional Okinawan karate begin with a defensive movement. Legendary karate master Kanga Sakugawa was once quoted as saying: “Karate teaches us that the best form of self-defense is to avoid the fight altogether…this proves that karate is the art of a wise man.” This not only epitomizes the spirit of karate, but it also reflects the spirit of Okinawa. While you’re on Okinawa, take advantage of the many martial arts classes offered by MCCS Semper Fit. Various classes are offered islandwide; call your local fitness center for class availability and schedules.
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CCS Military Saves is an ongoing campaign for the military community to focus on financial readiness and to encourage military families to start saving money every month. Regardless of whether saving for a home, children’s college, retirement or emergencies, it is important to take consistent action over time and to pay yourself first—on time and every month. After identifying financial goals, explore savings vehicles that serve your specific financial needs. Possibilities include savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, mutual funds, stocks and 401(k)s. In addition to the regularly scheduled Personal Financial Management Program workshops, the Marine and Family Programs–Resources will further promote the Military Saves Campaign with additional workshops on the Thrift Savings Plan and Basic Savings in February. For more information about saving, investing and financial readiness, contact your local MFP–R Center.
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CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Jim Kassebaum MANAGING EDITOR | Ryan Anastoplus ART DIRECTORS | Hector Nieves, Karie Morton GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER | Henry Ortega GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Kelli Davis, Corrinne McKenna EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | Mike Daley EDITOR | Courtney Rick PHOTOGRAPHER | Thomas Alan Smilie AD/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER | Roy Forster AD SALES | Aya Chilcote, Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro, Lola Cardenas, Carina Fils-Julien DISTRIBUTION | Gideon Juko MARKETING ACCOUNTS MANAGER | Andrew Menges ACCOUNTS & RESEARCH | Amy Schultz, Kelly Longo, Phylicia Callahan, Lindsay Roegge, Katherine Melrose, Amanda Bakun CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALISTS | Ayako Kawamitsu
Dive Deeper
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f you want to take your diving to the next level or learn new skills, Tsunami SCUBA provides courses that support you in achieving all of your underwater goals. With locations on Camps Foster, Kinser, Courtney, Hansen and Schwab featuring the latest in dive gear, Tsunami SCUBA’s training center fits the needs of beginner and advanced divers alike. Advanced Open Water and Specialty Certification courses are available no matter what your interest, even if you want to become an instructor. Some courses include: Night Diver, Deep Diver, Search & Recovery, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Boat Diver, and more.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org
For more information and a full schedule of classes, call the nearest
Tsunami SCUBA Center or visit mccsokinawa.com/tsunamiscuba.
mccsevents&happenings Survival Japanese Language Class February 2, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Education Center, MCAS Futenma 645-2104 FREE Sponsorship Training February 3, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE Volunteer Orientation February 3, 9–11 a.m. Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
Money Management Workshop February 2, 8–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104 FREE
Job Fair Success February 5, 10–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
Deployment Success February 4, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
Federal Resume Writing February 5, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Career Assessment February 4, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 645-2104 FREE
Hearts Apart February 6, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
Camp Foster
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Flea Market
February 7 & 8 Noon Turn unwanted items into ca$h. For a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket. Special Events 645-5829
Various Camps
Relocation Assistance
Marine and Family Programs–Resources is here to make your transistion as smooth as possible with with workshops and programs such as the Loan Locker, Smooth Move Workshop, Sponsorship Training and more. mccsokinawa.com/mfp-r
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NAF Warehouse Sale
Wednesdays, 8–3 p.m. Warehouse 5601 Computers, furniture, weights and recreation equipment will be for sale. Open to DoD ID card holders from 8–11 a.m. and island-wide from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. MCCS Supply 645-3636 Kadena Air Base
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Monthly Bob Hope Elementary Parents practice promoting proactive expected behavior management, and children perform learning activities in a structured play-based recreational setting. MCCS EFMP 645-9237
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
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See you later! Mata atode! For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Word Origins
yan: Just like any other language, there’s more to Japanese phrases than meets the eye (or ear). For example, konnichiwa, meaning good day/afternoon is actually a shortened version of a longer phrase—konnichi wa go-kigen ikaga desu ka, meaning “how are you doing today?” Through the years many of the common words we use today are just shorted versions of longer sentences. Courtney: Man, I thought I had my Japanese aisatsu (greetings) figured out, but I did not know their origins. I’m glad someone had the sense to shorten “good day” to a manageable four-syllable expression. What about ohayou gozaimasu (good morning) and konbanwa (good evening)? R: Konbanwa is the same story as konnichiwa but day switched to night—konban wa go-kigen ikaga desu ka? Ohayou gozaimasu literally means “it’s early.” In more casual
situations, it’s shortened to “ohayou,” or sometimes, just a series of grunts. C: I’ve noticed that people in Japan often go more out of their way to greet others compared to the U.S. The office is filled with “ohayou gozaimasu” every morning with polite nods and bows, especially toward superiors. Then at the end of the day, the hallways echo with “otsukaresa-
ma deshita,” which I’ve always understood to mean, “hey, you worked hard today, champ.” Is that correct? R: Yeah, this means “thanks, I appreciate your hard work today.” It can also be used as a universal greeting for your co-workers. However the words are literally an honorific way to refer to a tired person so it’s used a lot with one’s colleagues.
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Contact Ryan or Courtney with your questions, comments or cookies at ryan.anastoplus@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or courtney.rick@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Cherry Blossom Festival Nago Castle January 29–February 1 1–8:30 p.m. Nago Castle Ruins, Nago City FREE Industrial Festival January 31–February 1 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Chatan Baseball Field Chatan Town FREE Camellia Festival January 31–February 1 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Kunigami Forest Park Kunigami Village FREE
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adventure begins here. Battle Sites Tour February 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3–11) $18, (under 3) FREE Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters, and end the day at Peace Prayer Park.*
Expo International Orchid Show and Aquarium February 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $37, Children (16–17) $32, (12– 15) $26, (6–11) $22, (under 6) FREE See the largest Orchid show in Japan at the Tropical Dream Center, watch a free dolphin show, visit an Okinawan Village or relax on Emerald Beach. Finally, visit the four‐story Churaumi Aquarium.*
Urashima Dinner Theater February 13, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Adults $68 with half lobster, $52 without, Children (6–12) $38, (3–5) $34, (under 3) FREE Savor the varied flavors of Okinawan cuisine while being entertained by traditional music and dancers. Choose between American or Okinawan menus.*
Whale Watching Tour February 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $54, Children (4–11) $35 Watch these mammoth‐sized creatures surface around the Kerama Islands. After a morning on the seas, head to Kokusai Street for lunch and shopping.*
Okinawa World & Habu Museum February 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $32, Children (12–15) $27, (4–11) $20, (under 4) FREE Tour Gyokusendo Cave and enjoy an eisa show, a glass-blowing center, a pottery village, an awamori shop and the Habu Museum.*
Valentine’s Dinner Cruise February 14, 6–10:30 p.m. Couples $149 Enjoy a mouth-watering roast veal and seafood pie dinner and live music as you watch the sunset over the open waters.*
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744 | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
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Winter is the season for Okinawa’s favorite citrus fruit—mikan, or tangerine. Spend an afternoon mikan picking at a local orchard this season. Call your local Tours+ office for more information.
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spotlight
Share Your Love
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he island is full of romantic options for couples, but finding kid-friendly events during the season of love can be a bit challenging. Who says Valentine’s Day has to only be about romantic love between couples? For some people this day is for sweethearts, but for others, the love extends to the whole family. If you want to include the kids this Valentine’s weekend, consider attending the Share Your Love Valen-
tine’s Day event at the Camp Foster Ashibina Child Development Center. Each classroom will have an age and developmentally appropriate activity or craft for the loving season of Valentine’s Day. Parents are invited to come share their love with the children. This special family event will be on February 13 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 645-5072.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Proud sponsor of MCCS Youth Sports Athletics/Adult Sports 645-3521/3522 Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Open Basketball Tournament February 6–8 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on February 2 for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 636-2672. Open 15K Relay February 7 Camp Kinser Fitness Center Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on February 2 or Kinser fitness center by February 6 for $60 per team or onsite between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. for $70. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in each division. A participants’ brief will be held at the event site at 7:45 a.m.* Details: 637-1869. Open Basketball Tournament February 13–15 Camp Schwab Power Dome Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on February 9 for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be emailed to each coach. Details: 625-2654. Open Ultimate Frisbee February 20–22 Camp Courtney Bowl Field Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on February 16 for $80 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Team and individual awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to team captains. Details: 622-7297/9221. *Attendance is required for participation.
classoftheweek Body Bar This great class is fast-paced, high energy and packed with upper and lower body movements that included weights and cardio.
weeklyhealthtip Type 2 diabetes was once known as adult-onset diabetes. The reason why it’s not called that anymore is because it affects children now, too. This means that more children are obese today than ever before. The good news is, we understand diabetes quite well, and because of that we know how to prevent it. Some factors that cause diabetes are genetic, and though we can’t choose our parents, we do know that dietary weight loss and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 58%. Guyenet, Stephan. “Type 2 Diabetes: A Preventable Disease.” Examine.com Research Digest, January 8, 2015.
CAMP KINSER | 637-2177 Thursday, January 29 The Wedding Ringer (R) 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 30 Black or White (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31 Black or White (PG 13) 3 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 1 Project Almanac (PG 13) 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Black or White (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
CAMP COURTNEY | 622-6101 Thursday, January 29 CLOSED Friday, January 30 Black or White (PG 13) 6 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, January 31 Black or White (PG 13) 3 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 6 p.m. Sunday, February 1 The Penguins Of Madagascar (PG) 3 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 6 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890
Monday, February 2 Wild (R) 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 29 CLOSED
Tuesday, February 3 CLOSED
Friday, January 30 Project Almanac (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4 Top Five (R) 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 31 Black or White (PG 13) 4 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 4 p.m.
CAMP HANSEN | 623-4564
Sunday, February 1 Black or White (PG 13) 4 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, February 2 Big Eyes (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 3 CLOSED Wednesday, February 4 CLOSED
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465 Thursday, January 29 American Sniper (R) 7 p.m. Friday, January 30 Project Almanac (PG 13) 6 p.m. Black or White (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, January 31 Strange Magic (PG) noon Paddington (PG) 3 p.m. Black or White (PG 13) 6 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 9 p.m. Sunday, February 1 Strange Magic (PG) 1 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 4 p.m. Black or White (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, February 2 Project Almanac (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 3 Taken 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 29 The Boy Next Door (R) 7 p.m. Friday, January 30 Project Almanac (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Black or White (PG 13) 10 p.m. Saturday, January 31 Project Almanac (PG 13) 6 p.m. Top Five (R) 9:30 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB | 625-2338 Thursday, January 29 CLOSED Friday, January 30 Black or White (PG 13) 6 p.m. Project Almanac (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, January 31 Black or White (PG 13) 6 p.m. Project Almanac (PG-13) 9 p.m. Sunday, February 1 The Imitation Game (PG-13) 4 p.m. Project Almanac (PG-13) 7 p.m. Monday, February 2 The Imitation Game (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 3 Project Almanac (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday February 4 CLOSED
Wednesday, February 4 American Sniper (R) 7 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates call your local theater.