Family-focused TKD News Dixie Manor SW Extension Branch November 2010
Thanksgiving Healthy Choices
To those of you just beginning Tae Kwon Do classes, do not be afraid nor expect too much out of yourself in the beginning. Most beginners feel uncomfortable with some of the movements at first. Don't worry, in a short time that feeling will go away, and you will feel very comfortable. You are not an
During Thanksgiving you can teach your kids how to prepare for Thanksgiving by making healthy choices.
expert yet, and no one expects you to do more than try your best. If you expect too much at the beginning, you will only disappoint yourself. Also remember, anything worthwhile takes perseverance. If you try your absolute best, then that is the best.
The best student is not the one who does the fanciest techniques. The best student is the one who continues to try his best and never give up. I strongly believe you will be the best student in YMCA Tae Kwon Do Program.
TKD Instructor Mrs. Travis, 1 Degree Black Belt st
Don’t forget breakfast. Start the morning with a healthy pumpkin smoothie. Don’t starve. Avoid trying to save your appetite for dinner or you will tend to overeat. Go for Veggies! Cook healthier, low calorie seasonal vegetables for a nutrient packed meal. Start the festivities with healthy choices. Offer some tasty and healthy appetizers with low fat dips to keep the calories down! Get moving! After dinner, get the family active with fun indoor or outdoor activities. Don’t beat yourself up! If you feel like your family forgot their healthy habits, then just get the family back on the healthy track.
Get your kids involved in Thanksgiving planning and cooking. Most young children enjoy being a 'helper' and its a fun way to spend time together. They also enjoy cooking and will be proud to share the healthy dish they helped prepare for Thanksgiving. www.nourishinteractive.com
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Cassandra Fairdale High School Major: Photography
Kickboxing People have been practicing the sport of kickboxing for thousands of years, but it did not become popular and a formal event in the United States until the 1970s. Kickboxing not only teaches you to defend yourself, it also offers great competition and gives your body a total workout. Kickboxing is practiced in different ways: it can be for fitness, selfdefense or as a sport. A kickboxing aerobic class is a good way to stay fit while also learning the combined basic techniques of kicking and boxing. Kickboxing is practiced in different ways: it can be for fitness, self-defense or as a sport. A kickboxing aerobic class is a good way to stay fit while also learning the combined basic techniques of kicking and boxing. The benefits of kickboxing are: relieving stress, self defense, and an increase in flexibility. It can relieve stress because it is especially effective. Kickboxers can picture the situation that causes them stress, then punch and kick their stress away throughout their session. Those who are involved with kickboxing as a martial art or contact sport quickly improve their self-defense skills. People who take cardio kickboxing classes for the fitness benefits also develop skills and strength that can be used for self defense. Punching and kicking with great force while remaining standing leads to increased balance and coordination. Kickboxers also increase their flexibility.
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Try out the YMCA Kids’ Kickboxing & Fitness Class !!! A typical class will consist of the following: . Enhance Flexibility, Endurance, and Strength. Healthy Wellness Tips & Encouraging an Active Lifestyles. Having fun and getting in shape.
Class Schedule
Kids Kickboxing &
Kids TKD Saturdays: (ages 5 - 9) 10:30am -11:30am
Fitness Class
Family-Focused TKD Wednesdays: (ages 5 and up - Adult-child) 7:30pm - 8:30pm TKD Mentor Program: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Dixie Manor SW Extension is happy to offer the Kids’ Kickboxing & Fitness Class as a free benefit to our members. Members ages 9yrs and up are invited to participate in this class.
YMCA TKD & Mentor Programs YMCA TKD Mentors: Ms. Birgit Hall Miss. Alicia Hall Mr. Aaron Travis We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
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