Miyagi Students

Free Community Seminars

The United States Karate Academy will be sponsoring Free Community Seminars on the following topics:
*Bullying: Don't be a Victim
*Child Abduction Awareness
*Stranger Danger:

I will post information on dates and times here and on our website:
United States Karate Academy

Testimonials

This is what some of our students are saying about their training:



Here is what his Grandfather has to say:

Bullying - More Harmful than you Think

The consequences of Bullying is not just getting beat up. These people committed suicide because of it. Could their outcome have been different?

Beat Bullying

This is a group of celebrities against bullying. Cyber bullying is increasing in today's high tech society. I can leave emotional scars that can last a lifetime. Don't put up with it.

Bullying

Bullying has been going on for years. It is nothing new but it does seem to be more prevalent now. Is your child being bullied? Teach your child how to become more confident. Developing Confidence will carry you through a life time. The effects of bullying will do the same. It leaves long-lasting psychological scars.

We will be hosting Free (anti) Bullying Seminars and Workshops for our community. Check back for dates or visit our website: http://www.unitedstateskarateacademy.com

Here is a short video about confronting a bully by John Graden. Mr. Graden is the founder of the Martial Arts Teachers Association. An association dedicated to improving the standards of Martial Arts school world-wide.

Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Health Benefits of Physical Activity—A Review of the Strength of the Scientific Evidence

Adults and Older Adults
Strong Evidence
Lower risk of:

• Early death
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Adverse blood lipid profile
• Metabolic syndrome
• Colon and breast cancers
• Prevention of weight gain
• Weight loss when combined with diet
• Improved cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
• Prevention of falls
• Reduced depression
• Better cognitive function (older adults)
  

Moderate to Strong Evidence

• Better functional health (older adults)
• Reduced abdominal obesity
  

Moderate Evidence

• Weight maintenance after weight loss
• Lower risk of hip fracture
• Increased bone density
• Improved sleep quality
• Lower risk of lung and endometrial cancers
  

Children and Adolescents
Strong Evidence

• Improved cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness
• Favorable body composition
• Improved bone health
• Improved cardiovascular and metabolic health biomarkers
  

Moderate Evidence

• Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression

Source: 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Physical Activity Guideline

A sound mind in a sound body.
For years we heard this. What does it really mean? The fact is that exercise has a great impact on your mental psyche. When you exercise (providing you don't overdo it) you feel better and look better.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is published by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
These Guidelines are needed because of the importance
of physical activity to the health of Americans, whose
current inactivity puts them at unnecessary risk. The latest
information shows that inactivity among American children,
adolescents, and adults remains relatively high, and little
progress has been made in increasing levels of physical
activity among Americans.

Key Guidelines
Substantial health benefits are gained by doing physical
activity according to the Guidelines presented below for
different groups.

Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)

• Children and adolescents should do 1 hour (60 minutes)or more of physical activity every day.
• Most of the 1 hour or more a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
• As part of their daily physical activity, children and adolescents should do vigorous-intensity activity on at least 3 days per week. They also should do muscle strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.

Adults (aged 18–64)

• Adults should do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes, preferably spread throughout the week.

• Additional health benefits are provided by increasing to 5 hours (300 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both.

• Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups performed on 2 or more days per week.
  

Older Adults (aged 65 and older)

• Older adults should follow the adult guidelines. If this is not possible due to limiting chronic conditions, older adults should be as physically active as their abilities allow. They should avoid inactivity. Older adults should do exercises that maintain or improve balance if they are at risk of falling.
  

For all individuals, some activity is better than none. Physical activity is safe for almost everyone, and the health benefits of physical activity far outweigh the risks. People without diagnosed chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, or osteoarthritis) and who do not have symptoms (e.g., chest pain or pressure, dizziness, or joint pain) do not need to consult with a health care provider about physical activity.

Source: 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Will Smith Quotes

I’ve never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I’ve viewed myself as (you know) slightly above average in talent. Where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic. You know, While the other guy’s sleeping, I’m working, while the other guy’s eating, I’m working, while the other guy is making love, well, I mean I’m making love too but I’m working really hard at it.
--Will Smith, Actor


The separation of talent and skill is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel, who have dreams who want to do things. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.
--Will Smith, Actor