Testing

Testing will be held this Friday Feb. 4.


--PLEASE turn in Testing Application – Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday ONLY--

LWMA Training:

Switching Split Squats

1. Start with one leg forward and one leg back, making sure to keep your front shin vertical and the back leg up on the ball of the foot.

2. Lower your body straight down till just above the floor stopping the knee short of touching, pause shortly.

3. Pushing back up toward the start position, slightly jump and switch your feet landing lightly into the original start position, repeat steps from #1.
A great exercise to build up strong legs and the explosive power needed for everything from kicking to throwing.

LWMA Kids:

This week is about positive attitude.

In martial arts we often present kids with challenges so that they can learn that hard work gains the rewards. While it can sometimes be frustrating, kids that maintain the attitude of “I can accomplish anything as long as I keep trying” will succeed in the end. This positive attitude is something that carries over from the martial arts class room in to their day-to-day lives. When you kids struggle in school or home activities it’s important to remember to not let them quit, but instead to continue to work on the problem with a positive attitude until they succeed.
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” - Winston Churchill

Inspirational Quote:

“The person who tries and fails is always more accomplished then the person who never even tried at all.”

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LWMA Kids

The theme for classes this week is: Responding Properly.

When talking to adults it always a good idea for children to maintain a more formal conversation.  Instead of just saying “yes” or “no” they should phrase their responses with an honorific: “Yes mom”, “Yes dad”, “Yes Mr. Mecoy.”… and so on.  This lets children show their proper respect and will gain them respect for such subtle but good behavior.

Training

Clapping Pushups


A great way to build punching power and increase explosive strength is to train clapping pushups. Remember that clapping your hands is not actually necessary, but getting your hand off the floor is.
1. Start in a normal pushup position, remember to keep you spine aliened.
2. Pushup as explosively as possible.
3. Catch yourself just before you hit the ground and lower yourself back to the starting position.


8 to 10 pushups per set with 3 sets will add quickly to your punching power goals!

LWMA Kids: This week in the kid’s class we will be placing extra emphasis on FOCUS.  Help your kids focus at home by making sure they look at you when you are talking to them, eye contact is an important part of maintaining a kids focus in any activity.

First classes of the New Year start today!  Time to pump the training back up and get the New Year started right!