Free Ladies Self Defence Class

Imagine your walking down the street and you get the feeling you are being followed. You look back and someone is crossing the street with his or her eyes locked on you. As they get closer they being to ask you a question, “Excuse me, do you have the time?” As you look down at your watch they have closed the distance and are right beside you. Someone with bad intentions has just interviewed you, and what happens next is up to you.

Kelowna Martial Arts will be hosting a

FREE Ladies Self Defence Class
on Saturday July 4th at 10:30 am
at Quest Academy Located at 2280A Leckie Road
Please call 250-869-0111 to register.

Kids Bullying Seminar

Bullying Myths and Facts:
Myth: “Bullying is just, stage, a normal part of life. I went through it my kids will too. ”
Fact: Bullying is not “normal” or socially acceptable behaviour. We give bullies power by our acceptance of this behaviour.
Myth: “If I tell someone, it will just make it worse.”
Fact: Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved .
Myth: “Just stand up for yourself and hit them back”
Fact: While there are some times when people can be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm.

Kelowna Martial Arts will be hosting a

FREE Bullying Seminar
on Saturday June 13th from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

held at Quest Martial Arts Academy located at 2280A Leckie Road.

Call 250-869-0111 to regsiter

This seminar is Open All Kids from 8-12 years of age and will cover:
What is Bullying?
What to say when you or someone you know is being bullied.
What to do when you feel physically threated by another student.

visit http://www.kelownamartialarts.com/ or e-mail chris.rowe@kelownamartialarts.com for more information.

Have a great day.

Respectfully,

Chris Rowe

Investment News

During these economic times that some people say are "Hard" or "Tough", there is one commodity that is a guaranteed investment. How many things can you name that when you invest your hard earned money into it you are 100% guaranteed to see a positive return? It is the most valuable item in the entire world. You do not have to be super wealthy to begin investing in it either. People who know about it are fanatic about pouring more money and time in to helping it grow and prosper.

By now you are asking what is it? Is it Gold, Oil, currency? It is something even more valuable...it is you! That is right; whether you invest money or time into yourself you are going to see a positive return. However “We” are usually the last thing we invest in.

We make sure everyone else is looked after, your employer or employees, spouse or children. Everyone and everything comes before you. Why is that? Do you not believe that you are worth the investment? Do you not think that if you take time to sharpen the saw, it will not be a lot easier to take down the trees in front of you?

If I gave you a Ferrari, or Porche (You fill in the blank with what you deem the best) would you drive that machine 100 miles an hour without stopping to refuel or make sure everything is working right? If smoke was billowing out of the engine would you stop to see what was the matter?

As humans we may not have smoke that comes out, however our body does give us signs. Sore or stiffness often times in the back or neck, you feel run down and maybe have a loss of appetite. All signs that you need some down time, some time for yourself.

Remove the idea that “If I take time for myself, I am taking time away from …” and replace it with the idea that “I need this time for myself so that I will have the stamina and energy to spend time with …”. You have to realize that you are not being selfish, or single minded to take some time for you. Your family friends and co-workers will appreciate the increase in energy and focus you have because of the time you take for you.

So the next question you may ask is “What should I do?” Well let me answer that question with another question, “What do you like to do?” It is whatever feels good, reading, running going to the gym, or doing martial arts. It really does not matter. Just set aside time for you to do what you like. There are 168 hours in a week, all I ask is that you take 2 for yourself.


Respectfully,



Chris Rowe

Ladies Self-Defense

Thursday, May 7, 2009
Ladies Self-Defence
As we approach the summer months, more people will be spending time outside. So KelownaMartialArts will be holding a Ladies Self Defence class on Saturday June 6th beginning at 10:30 am and will finish at 11:45am.

In this class we will cover;
Mental Awareness
Verbal Boundaries
Physical Boundaries

There are no fees for this class although Pre-Registration is required. In order to make the classes have impact so that everyone is able to practice the skills, we will be limiting the size to 15 women. As long as there is enough interest we will add classes to accommodate those who wish to learn these skills. The age group for this class will be 13 years +.

For those younger ladies, we will be holding a Bullying Seminar on Saturday June 13 again beginning at 10:30 and finishing at 11:15 am. Once again this is a FREE seminar for kids aged 8-12 years of age and will accommodate both Girls and Boys, however Pre-Registration is required.

To register for these classes please call me at 250-869-0111 or e-mail at chris.rowe@kelownamartialarts.com
Posted by Chris Rowe at 9:24 AM
Labels: Bullying, Self Defence

Nutrition

As we get more mature in age, we all look for new or better ways to regain some of the things from our youth. I am by no means old, but like most who could not use more energy during certain times of the day. Before you do any drastic changes to your diet or workout routine make sure you speak to your family doctor especially if you have not been active for a while. Once you get the green light, speak to someone you trust a friend, neighbour, or family member who is doing what you want to do move into a better way of life then mimic them. Chances are you will have to take the information that the trusted person gives you and make some adjustments to it, because we are all unique. However that being said the basics are always the same

Eating healthy, this should be 5-6 small meals a day. Your parents were right the most important meal of the day is breakfast it sets you up for success all day. Plan what you are going eat and approximately when (life does come up so be flexible). Drink water all of the time. 8-10 glasses of water a day. I know people will say specialized water is the best, however tap water is better than no water.

Working out regularly, pick the best time of the day for you. I like first thing in the morning, it sets my mind right on what my goals are for the day with regards to health. Pick workouts that you like, if you don't like it chances are you won't do it. Work out with friends, someone who will challenge you but not make you feel bad if you need an extra minute to rest. You have to listen to your body; you are the only one who knows how you feel. You maybe able to push an extra minute however what is it worth if you have to take a month off because it causes an injury.

Rest when you need to, this goes back to listening to your body. Sleep and rest is as important to anything else you will do during workouts. If you deprive your body of sleep your muscles will not be able to repair themselves, and you will have less energy to complete your workouts. That being said most people only need 6-8 hours a night. There are times when you get less and you still feel great, however the body will only be able to continue at that pace for so long, then it makes the correction usually in the way of sickness.


Have a great week.

Respectfully,

Chris R

Spring has Sprung

Good morning everyone, I hope you have an opportunity to get outside over the next few days and enjoy the wonderful weather we are having. I had breakfast with a great group of people this morning the Okanagan Business Referral Group, excellent people with a wealth of knowledge. It really got me thinking about how well do you know your neighbour? Either that person over the hedge or the businesses around you. Invite someone to go and have a coffee or tea, and listen to his or her history, and ideas. That person might just hold the key for you to make the jump to the next level personally or professionally. 1 idea or suggestion is all that it takes for the ball to start rolling, and chances are it might be a concept that you heard before but presented in a new way.

After meeting with one of those people Philippe Daigle www.philippedaigle.com I was inspired to go for a run in the beautiful sunshine, 11 km later I realized that I forgot one of the most basic needs for runners. Water, which lead me to do some reading below is an excerpt from www.fitnesswater.org, enjoy and remember that all days are great it is only our perception that changes.

Better Hydration = Better Health
One would think that since the human body is approximately 70% water, hydration should not be such a serious problem for humans. We would all like to believe that we drink enough water to sustain our busy lifestyles. The truth of the matter is that a large portion of the population is chronically dehydrated. Dehydration is the number one cause of daytime fatigue in the United States. Being healthy is as easy as drinking water every day and never finding yourself thirsty. Your health is important to us and we are here to make a difference by offering the purest water your body thirsts for.

Saftey Tips for Running

Good afternoon, what a great weekend in Kelowna we just had. The sun was out and so were the people. My family and I took a hike on the Mission Creek Greenway and it was fantastic. Although it did bring to mind some basic safety tips.

1. Always tell people where you are going, and when you expect to be back.

2. If possible take a cell phone with you.

3. In a backpak take some basics such as water, snacks, and first aid bag.

4. Always be aware of your surroundings and who is around you.

On Sunday I was out running, I had my music playing but I still made sure I was aware of where I was and who was around. Often times it is that split second when we have let our gaurd down, that the unimaginable happens. We slip and turn an ankle, or worse someone sneaks up on you.

If you are out enjoying the beautfiul weather running here are a few Self Defense tips

1. If you have long hair, keep it tucked inside your jacket. It is an easy handle for a would-be attacker

2. keep your i-pod on a medium volume, so that you are still able to hear things around you

3. Try and avoid running too close to bushes and over hanging trees. This is an excellent place for hiding.

4. Get a whistle that you can have around your neck, however make sure that the rope can easily come off. Either it has a loose slip knot or a plastic clasp that releases very easily so that it can not be used against you.

If someone does try to grab you remember to knee low and hard, and make lots of noise.

Have a reat week and enjoy the outside with freinds and family.

Respectfully,

Chris Rowe