Attitude of Gratitude
November is always one of my favorite months of the year. Fall is in full swing and the Holidays are right around the corner.
This is a wonderful time to think about what we are grateful and thankful for in our lives.
Sometimes, you can have a bad day. Nothing seems to go right and everything just goes wrong. Maybe you got into an argument with a friend. Or maybe you got a bad grade in school. Maybe the dog really did eat your homework. Maybe your mom or dad got upset with you for not cleaning your room. Maybe your Boss at work didn't approve of your latest idea.
Whatever may be happening in your life, one thing that will help you is to "Always Have an Attitude of Gratitude." This means that instead of being upset about something that may not go the way you want it to, think about something you are grateful and thankful for each day. Be grateful that you have your friend in your life, or that you are able to go to school and learn. Be grateful you have a room that you have to keep clean or if you are an adult, be grateful that you do have your job and have the opportunities to improve on your life.
In fact, I would like for you to think about something you are grateful for each day. Write it down, and share it on our United States Karate Family Facebook group. You can also make a poster or a video about things that you are grateful for and share it on Facebook or at the dojo. Please share with all of us by Thanksgiving.
"Always Have an Attitude of Gratitude" and good things follow!
Thanksgiving Day Camp
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
9:00AM - 3:00PM
We will be hosting a Thanksgiving Day Camp at our Rockrimmon Dojo the day before Thanksgiving, as a service to all the parents and kids in our dojos as well as their friends and families.
The Pre-Thanksgiving Day Camp will be held on
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
9:00AM - 3:00PM
The cost will be $25 per child. Each additional family member will receive a $5.00 discount. Join us for FUN, games, pizza, crafts and of course, AWESOME martial arts training. Please register by calling 719-388-2020 or register with your instructor at your dojo.
See all of you there!
***Special note: No Regular evening classes onWednesday, November 22nd or Thursday, November 23rd.
Thanksgiving Schedule
We will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday at ALL locations on Wednesday, November 22nd & Thursday, November 23rd (except for the Pre-Thanksgiving day camp at Rockrimmon onWednesday, November 22nd. See above).
Rockrimmon dojo will re-open on Friday, November 24th with a special All-Ranks Karate class at 4:00pm followed by Kobudo at 5:00pm.
Braodmoor & Galley Road Dojos will re-open onSaturday, November 25th with regular classes at10:00am for Knee-High Samurai, and 10:30 am for all juniors and adults, followed by Kobudo at11:30am.
Stripe and/or Rank Examinations & Rank Promotions:
Juniors & Adults
Stripe and/or Rank Examinations & Promotions will be in December per the following schedules:
Brown Belt Stripe Testing and/or Rank Examinations will be on Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00am at our Rockrimmon Dojo.
This event is for High Green Belts and Brown Belts and will serve as a progress check for Black Belts.
ALL levels of Brown Belts are strongly encouraged to come and participate, even if you are not stripe or belt testing. This is a great preparation seminar as you progress towards your Black Belt testing. Examination results will be given at your home dojo the following week per the schedule below.
Please wear a clean, pressed heavy weight gi and be prepared to rock!
Stripe and/or Rank Examinations & Promotions for Juniors & Adults will be at your home dojo December 4th & 5th (see schedules below).
Rockrimmon Dojo: Monday, December 4th at 6:00pm
Galley Road Dojo: Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm
Broadmoor Dojo: Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30pm
Please make sure you have turned in your Intent to Promote form before your test night and also that you have made up any missed classes. ***All students should attend whether or not they are testing as it does count towards attendance.
We will have a refreshment table set up after the examinations & promotions that will be provided by the United States Karate Academy. Feel free to bring something if you would like to.
Invite your friends & family, and parents. Don't forget your cameras!
***NO earlier Karate Classes on December 4th & 5th. All Juniors & Adults should come to the later class time for testing***
Annual Holiday Potluck Party
You are cordially invited to our Annual Holiday Party Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at our Rockrimmon location.
The party starts at 11:30AM and is Potluck Style. Please bring your favorite dish to share with everyone and please come prepared to have a good time. Invite your friends and family. There will be games, crafts and Tons of Fun!
The address to our Rockrimmon dojo is:
207 W. Rockrimmon Blvd. Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
We look forward to seeing all of you and having a great time!
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Who doesn’t love Chicken Pot Pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy dairy products and noodles that make weight gain automatic.
I have a lightened up this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Soup that gives you the same flavors and comfort of Chicken Pot Pie, while keeping you on track with your fitness and fat loss goals. Enjoy this warming recipe on chilly day!
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Servings: 16
Here’s what you need
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 yellow onions, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
¼ cup coconut flour
½ cup white wine
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed
2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 bay leaf
3 cups roasted chicken, chopped
2 (14 oz.) cans coconut milk, full fat
1 cup Pearl Onions, halved
1 Green Zucchini, diced
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt the coconut oil in a soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the coconut flour and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in the broth, butternut squash, thyme, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to medium. Simmer the soup until the butternut squash and sweet potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Discard the thyme and bay leaf.
Add the chicken, coconut milk, pearl onions, diced zucchini, parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutritional AnalysisOne serving equals: 227 calories, 15g fat, 11g carbohydrate ,4g sugar, 329mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 12g protein.
