"Be Like Water, Fill The Void"

OK, probably a little Zen for most people, but in the martial arts the pliability of water is often examined as the proper path to take in a crisis.
When water flows down hill, it simply goes around obstacles, fills in openings and continues forward. This is a very valid strategy for people in all aspects of life both business and personal.

To use this concept completely you must have insight as to what is really going on and what "openings" are available for you to take advantage of. In a world surrounded by negativity, you need to remain positive and focused on forward moving action plans.

"DEALING WITH BULLIES"

Bully Defense and Making the Right Choices

DID YOU KNOW? -
Experts tell us at least 1 in 2 children will be bullied at school, on the walk home, at a park or other outing. - In a recent survey of middle and high school students, more than 75% surveyed said they had been bullied.

EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN
Talk to your children directly about the kinds of bullying behaviors: verbal harassment, threats for money or other valuables, ethnic or racial slurs, following or stalking at school or anywhere, being bullied on-line, being singled or shut out of group behaviors and pushing or hitting.
It is important for parents to recognize their child may not understand what bullying really means and when they should ask for help. As with any personal safety training for children, each child should know how to contact their parents or guardian at all times, how to identify and get to a safe place or zone in any situation and, how to call and provide information to 911.

"3 Key Strategies for a Winning Martial Arts Nutrition Plan"
By Billy Hofacker

Martial athletes are constantly looking for the next miracle supplement or food product that is going to deliver peak performance.
Unfortunately, big companies that sell such products are more concerned with profit than the overall well- being of the consumer. They spend big bucks on marketing the "health benefits" of their supplements because people continue to fall into the trap. For example, "In 2000, approximately 158 million Americans consumed $17.1 billion worth of dietary supplements of dubious benefit, while exercising on $2.4 billion worth of equipment ranging from abdominal 'slimming' boards, stationary bicycles, beltless treadmills and 'gliders,' to face and neck 'shapers.'"
The goal of this article is to arm you with three successful strategies for a winning Martial Arts nutrition plan that will improve performance and develop better decision making when purchasing food and supplements.

This month we will be holding our
MAY Belt Exams on the standard
split schedule;

Children: Lil Dragons & Goshin Juniors will test on
Friday 29 MAY 2009

Adult Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu will test on
Saturday 30 MAY 2009

Please review the testing schedule, exam roster, and upcoming events to see how it may affect you by visiting our website @ http://www.americanblackbelt.org/student.html

MAY BBC DATES !!

FRIDAY 1 MAY 09

FRIDAY 8 MAY 09

FRIDAY 15 MAY 09



DON'T MISS IT !!!

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY !!!

American Black Belt Academy
will be

CLOSED

Saturday
May 23rd

Monday
May 25th

in observance of memorial day
regular scheduled classes will resume on

TUESDAY 26 MAY 2009

KID'S KARATE' SUMMER CAMP

American Black Belt Academy
2009 Summer Camp is designed
to be fun & educational while
building a higher level of self
confidence in children through
personal achievement.

Our camp is for you .... Karate kids
or beginners, ages 5 - 11

** Experience not necessary
and beginners are welcome!

Call Today

JOIN US ...
FOR
PRACTICE IN THE PARK

Friday, 22 May 2009

@ SANDY CREEK PARK

Everyone is invited to join us for a special evening of Martial Arts training outside to kick off the summer.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Classes (Juniors & Lil Dragons)

6:00 - 6:30pm Ice Cream

6:30 - 7:30pm
Adult Classes (Martial Arts & Jiu jitsu)

**This event will begin our change to the summer uniform, So wear your A-B-B-A T-shirts !!!!!!