k i c k s R u s
Volume 5,
Issue 03
A PAMA Journal
March
2014
CDB Tournament Results
GRAND CHAMPION
JUSTIN WHITEHEAD, PAMA
Age 9-10
CARTER JANSEN
OWEN POINTER
ADAM LYNCH
TORYNA TAITANO
Age 10
Welcome
To the Newest Members of our Family
Julie Block
David Chapman
Seff Edwards
Chris Gracey
Chase Holt
Joe Kester
Jace Kyle
Keyan Lambert-Boateng
Kyleigh McCollum
Ariana Zamora
Julian Zamora
Leilani Zamora
Miguel Zamora
Happy March Birthday
Logan Pollock
Tony Spagnola
Jack Hunter
Polo Rubalcava
Brenda Flipse
Cole Brownjohn
Nikki Bernuy Herquinigo
Maddelynne Hoppe
John Kelty
Julie Anne Kelty
Michael Ferber
Rylie Young
James Beaudreau
Patricia Kyne
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Ashton Dewitt
Gavin Gracey
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Wyatt Schmitt
Chase Holt
Emily McNicholas
Grace Alltop
Sheila Klados
Natasha Toscano
Owen Pointer
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ALY KALLAS
KYLE JANSEN
EMAAN ADIL
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JOHN YOUSLING
COLLIN BARNETT
ZOEY LYNCH
LEXI CHESSNOE
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JUSTIN WHITEHEAD
NATHANIEL HARDY
PRESTON VENERABLE
YANA BARAVIK
CONNOR FISHER
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Age 12
JACOB ENGLESTAD
EVAN VEATCH
EBENEZER FITSUM
NATHANIEL BINNS
EMILY HEDGES
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ADAM FINK
BRANDON KHORT
ARKADIY KARASEV
JACK HOLM
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THE
Black Belt Tournament Results
Place
GRAND CHAMPION
BRANDON GARIN, PAMA
Age 10-12
CAMA (3 School)
Tournament 2-22-2014
For More pics, see page 7
Belt Rank
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AKSHANT LANJEWAR
ETHAN BELLER
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ASHLEY NGUYEN
ZACH JACOBSON
Age 13-15
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BRANDON GARIN
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BENJAMIN GIBSON
LUKE INGALLS
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JOSH MILLER
Age 16&17
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WILLIAM GIBSON
TIM FROMME
VICTORIA WAGNER
JONATHAN SEIER
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Message of the Month
MESSAGE OF
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PAMA JOURNAL
There is an old saying that the stalk of rice
that carries the most grain, bows his head
the lowest. I think this concept is true in
the martial arts as well. The best martial
artists I have ever seen are the most
humble of all.
It is said you must learn to give respect
before you can earn respect. In the martial
arts school, we teach the students to show
respect by the way they address their
seniors and bow to them. We also teach
them to respect their junior students by
accepting the responsibility of their growth
and helping out.
Steeped in martial arts culture, a student
should bow to the senior person when he
enters the training hall and also when he
leaves. This sign of respect is important in
that the senior person is in charge of the
from Master Turnquist
floor, and needs to know who is still in the
training hall and who has left. It is
customary to bow to a teacher before and
after asking a question, or if being used to
demonstrate techniques – a high honor in
most schools.
Again this custom keeps order in a school,
and teaches important lessons in respect,
but it is also for self defense. There is an
old saying to be close to your friends and
be even closer to your enemies. By being
respectful to all people at all times, you
will definitely reduce the number of
enemies and people that may want to harm
you. Respect is the ultimate proactive self
defense strategy.
It is very important to show respect to
instructors and parents.
VOLUME 5,
ISSUE 03
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Sparring Tournament
PAMA Heat Tying for first on 2/22/2014
Letters, We Get Letters
Student name: Murder of Magnusens
The murder of Magnusen family has been very
devoted to the spirit of family martial arts. They
have attended classes regularly throughout the best
ranks and have adjusted their schedules whenever
necessary to fit the family needs. They also know
The Most about peanutbutter/chocolate
combinations and are willing to share the fruits of
their knowledge and labors.
Signed: Sandra Magnusen
Thursday evening Cardio Kickboxing class now begins at
6:30p.m.
This ‘N That
FAST DEFENSE
March 15
Noon –2 PM
FAST defense is a one
day self defense course
designed to focus on
real life situations. It
shows you how to use
your adrenaline to get
out of sticky situations.
This course shows you
how to talk down a situation before it escalates to a fight.
We also give you tools to protect yourself should you
ever find yourself in a scary situation.
Sign up at PAMA today. but hurry, there are only 10
spots available and they are filling up fast.
(This class is for teens and adults only.)
KNOW ANYONE WHO NEEDS
TO SAVE MONEY?
We have delightful coupon books with 160 pages of
money saving coupons for Coldstone Creamery, Dad &
Dude's, Vines, Texas Roadhouse, Papa Murphy's,
Brunswick Zone, Waterworld and so much more! Each
page contains $25 of savings. Hmm—160 pages X $25
= lots of savings and lots of fun.
The money we earn from these books will be used to
replace the main floor mats with brand new ones.
Please help by taking a booklet or two home today and
sell, sell, sell! (Better than Girl Scout Cookies.)
Thank You to
Brian Karsh and family
for your generous cash donation
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THE
PAMA JOURNAL
Game On: Picking Sports for ADHD Children
For children with attention deficit, not all sports are
created equal. Sports and exercise can offer a number of
social and behavioral benefits, but it's not always easy
for ADHD children to get involved.
For many children with ADHD, the most formidable
opponents are themselves. Because structure, order and
lack of distraction are the keys to sports success, the
very issues that plague them in the classroom may get
magnified on the playing field.
Additionally, ADHD frequently co-occurs with learning
disabilities that affect organization, spatial awareness,
and game concepts and strategies. So besides
distractibility, other factors that hamper sports success
for many ADHD kids are:
Difficulty following directions. Attention deficit
children often want to skip the instructions and jump
right into the game or activity.
Impulsivity. Because ADHD kids often act before
thinking, they're quick to operate on instinct rather than
employ strategies and rules that are part of the sport.
They also may have difficulty waiting their turn and
standing in line, especially during practice.
Low frustration tolerance. Losing is especially
difficult for kids with ADHD, and may give rise to
tantrums, rages, and other inappropriate or even
physically aggressive behaviors.
Most experts agree that individual sports are better for
kids whose ADHD isn't well controlled. Team contact
sports are the worst.
"They have a hard time grasping the 'play system,'"
explains Robert Giabardo, athletic director at Summit
Camp for Youth with Attention Deficit Disorders in
Honesdale, Pennsylvania. "In order to participate in a
game such as football, the player must always be
focused not only on his or her role in the game, but must
also be aware of the actions and physical placement of
other players at all times."
As a general rule, children with ADHD do better when
they get plenty of individual attention from coaches.
That's why they're more likely to succeed with
individual sports such as swimming and diving,
wrestling, martial arts, and tennis says Patricia Quinn,
M.D., a developmental pediatrician specializing in
ADHD at the Pediatric Development Center in
Washington DC.
ADDitude Magazine
Even though these sports themselves may be
"individual," ADHD children still derive many of the
social benefits of being on a team because they're
frequently taught in groups with other kids.
Parents are the key to sports success for most ADHD
kids, particularly when they're young and selecting
activities to pursue. "You have to work at seeking out
what your kids are good at, what they're interested in,
and what fits their personalities," says Quinn. "There's
no one formula because no two ADHD kids are alike."
The Magic of Martial Arts
One group of activities that Quinn promotes for nearly
all ADHD kids, though, is martial arts such as
taekwondo. "Martial arts are all about control. You learn
to control your body. The movements are smooth. There
is an element of meditation (internal self control) in
taekwondo." In addition, she says, teachers instruct
rather than coach; when the child is shown step by step
how to do something, there's little opportunity for
distraction.
A lasting benefit of martial arts comes from its use of
rituals such as bowing to the instructor, Quinn believes.
"Rituals are good for ADHD kids because they make
behavior automatic," she says. "For most of us, daily
actions such as remembering to take your medicine are
automatic. But without rituals such as 'every time I brush
my teeth I take my medicine,' people with ADHD don't
remember." Martial arts rituals can help teach kids with
ADHD to accept, develop and use rituals in other areas
of their lives.
But whether they choose to pursue team or individual
sports, an understanding professional coach or gym
teacher who makes adjustments and modifications for
ADHD kids can make or break a sports experience for
your child. Modifications in team sports should be
designed to keep your child active and engaged in the
sport with strategies that minimize downtime and
boredom. eleven-year-old child as really being eight, it
makes it easier to accept and understand his or her
behavior.
Let the smiles begin!
VOLUME 5,
ISSUE 03
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Healthy Living
Healthy Breakfast Foods
Checklist
Eating breakfast has been shown to help
boost brainpower, manage weight, and
improve nutrient intake. To help you start
your day on the right foot, here are some great morning
foods and drinks with some expert advice from Dawn
Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian and the author of
The Flexitarian Diet.
Berries are low in calories and rich in vitamins and
minerals, as well as antioxidants and phytonutrients,
which have been shown to protect against heart disease
and some cancers. Try adding a cup of fresh or
unsweetened frozen strawberries, blueberries, or
raspberries to your morning cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt.
While Cold cereal has been
vilified in recent years for its
sugar content, there are nutritious
options out there. Check the
ingredient lists and nutrition-facts
labels and look for cereals that
have at least 3 grams of fiber and
6 grams or less of sugar per
serving. Also, choose cereals that are made with whole
grains and that have sugar low on the list.
High in protein and calcium, Cottage cheese is an
excellent choice in the morning. To limit saturated fat,
choose 1 or 2 percent milk-fat varieties. If you don’t
like the texture, says Blatner, “puree it smooth and it
becomes a great spread on toast with sliced apple on
top and cinnamon.”
Rich in protein, Eggs eaten as part of a balanced
breakfast will keep you full all morning long and
supply more than a dozen essential nutrients. For those
concerned about cholesterol, Blatner says not to fret:
“If someone is worried about blood cholesterol levels,
they should be primarily concerned with keeping
saturated fat low and making sure fiber in the diet is
high.”
Green tea is rich in antioxidants
called catechins, which have been
shown to prevent cell damage to the
body. Blatner suggests steeping
green tea 4 to 5 minutes to release
the catechins. Another benefit is that
green tea has about two-thirds less
caffeine than coffee does. “You can still get a little pick
-me-up without all the caffeine,” she says.
Oatmeal is packed with soluble fiber, which helps
lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels, and
which can keep you satiated for hours. Avoid highsugar instant packets and opt for the plain ones, or try
rolled (old-fashioned), quick, or steel-cut oatmeal
prepared with low-fat milk or water. “Two ideas for
oatmeal that I usually give people are natural peanut
butter stirred in with some
chopped-up bananas or mixing
chopped apples with uncooked
rolled oats and milk to make a
muesli,” says Blatner.
Natural Peanut butter is a
good source of
monounsaturated fat, which
may help lower bad cholesterol in the blood. (Look for
a brand that contains peanuts and not much else.) It’s
also a good source of protein and can help you feel
satisfied without becoming stuffed. Moderation is key,
so limit your portion to 1 to 2 tablespoons per sitting.
Smoothies are an easy and delicious way to meet the
recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Start with a protein-rich base of low-fat milk or plain
yogurt, then add unsweetened frozen fruit, such as
berries or bananas. If you’re feeling adventurous, throw
in some flaxseed for its omega-3 fatty acids or a
handful of kale.
Compared with refined white bread, Whole-grain
bread varieties are a better source of fiber and many
nutrients, including iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E.
They’ve also been shown to lower the risk of a number
of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2
diabetes. For breakfast, try a whole-wheat English
muffin or toast.
Yogurt is packed with filling protein and bonebuilding calcium. Blatner
suggests buying plain
yogurt and adding your own
sweetener. “The fruitflavored ones have a lot of
sugar that’s added. It would
be better to get plain and
then add a teaspoon of
honey,” she says.
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Black Belt Club Focus:
Nunchaku
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Kick-a-thon
EliteElite-Teen
Training
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Jr. Leadership
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Adult
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GMN
Sparring
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Fast Defense
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Belt Rank Boot Camp
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Black Belt Club
Focus for April:
Coming in April:
04/03
04/05
04/12
04/14
04/17
04/17
04/26
ADULT BELT TESTING
STRIPES SEMINAR
BELT TESTING - White through Red1
ADULT AND ELITES - instructor meeting
BELT TESTING - Make up
BO STRIPE TESTING - BLACK BELTS
BLACK BELT TESTING (NO CLASSES)
Creative Forms
Photos from the CAMA (3 School) Tournament held on 2/22/2014