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Table of contents

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Publisher

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How to Perform a Health Analysis

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Humility or My School is More Humble than Yours

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Cover Model of the Year

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Glossary of Types for Commercials TV/Films

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Hapkido Pre-Class Meditation

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Understanding Our School In Any Economy

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Chi-Apsool

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Shihan John Petrone

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Grandmaster Robert Rene

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I have A Story

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Why You Should Learn JuJitsu

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It All Begins In the Mind

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Motivational Moments

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Today I have no rant to share and nothing to sell.

I just want to tell you, our valuable readers, something important.

I want you to know that I personally deeply and sincerely APPRECIATE YOU for reading World Martial Arts Magazine and supporting the martial arts community.

YOU are IMPORTANT to me. And I totally believe in YOU because readers like you keep informed. You read and educate yourself to develop a deeper understanding.

I believe YOU can do, have and be anything you want. Because you want to be informed instead of just opinionated.

I know that right now as a martial artist YOU have everything you need to have and achieve everything YOU desire.

If YOU are a martial arts instructor you will positively change hundreds of lives through your research and teaching.

YOU are important and the martial arts community is better because of YOU. YOU are NOT your past. YOU are NOT your failures. YOU are limitless and have unstoppable potential.

The fact that YOU are reading this magazine, listening to World Martial Arts Radio and World Martial Arts TV means that YOU have a burning desire to be extraordinary.

Thank YOU for being YOU. YOU ROCK! To your health, wealth and success, Richard Hackworth

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

Another History Making Issue It seems that making history is becoming a habit here at World Martial Arts Magazine.

This issue dedicated to YOU! Our valuable reader. We hope that you will enjoy this issue and share it with your friends.

I hope that you will enjoy my article below on how to improve your mood.

____ Ways to Get in a Good Mood Are YOU Tired? Sad? Stressed? Here's how to defeat a bad mood

Not having such a great day? It happens to everyone, and for all sorts of reasons: You were up all night. You're feeling inexplicably sad. You're stressed to the max. (Or maybe a little bit of all three!) First, remember that you can't do it all perfectly and you won't always be in a good mood. Life isn't a straight highway. Try a few of the following solutions to U-turn a day that's headed south.

When you're exhausted...

Don't try to burn the candle at both ends today. Take it easy instead.

Take A Nap! Catching up on some much needed rest can really brighten the rest of your day. Close the curtains and turn off the lights. Complete darkness helps you drift off to sleep quickly.

Meter Your Java Dose. Having more (or less) than your usual amount of caffeine can lead to irritability and exacerbate fatigue.

Drink Up! Dehydration can leave you feeling even more tired than you already are. Aim for at least eight 8-ounce servings of fluid, including fruit and vegetable juice, milk, and even and tea.

Don't Skip Meals. Too conked to cook? Just chowing down on a simple PB&J -- if it's on whole-grain bread with an all-fruit spread -- supplies complex carbs that can boost serotonin levels in your brain and help you feel more focused.

Save Sweets For Last. Treats are fine, but eating sugary foods on an empty stomach can bring on a huge energy crash.

Give Yourself An Extension. Instead of feeling bad that you're too tired to accomplish much, reprioritize and put off everything that doesn't need to be done immediately.

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Tweak Sleep. Move bedtime earlier tonight. Most likely you'll still sleep until the same time tomorrow, and you'll feel refreshed.

When you are stressed try these tips.

Go Ahead And Giggle. The Shaolin Monks know that laughter is a quick way to evaporate stress. You can pop in a funny DVD or scan YouTube for silly shorts to brighten your mood.

Focus On Your Furball. Studies show that spending time with a pet lowers bloodpressure response to mental stress.

Don't Be A Martyr. Ranking your needs (eating, bathroom breaks, reading) below everyone else's is bound to wear you down. It's hard to take care of others if you're not taking care of yourself.

Loosen Up. Rigidity will get you nowhere but frustrated. Schedules help provide structure to your day, but if you really need a break, don't let a routine stand in the way of just sitting by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

Count Your Blessings. Studies show that being thankful helped reduce stress. Practice an attitude of gratitude.

Yours In Martial Arts, Sung-Il Oh, Publisher

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How To Perform A Health Analysis Using Principles Of Oriental Medicine

By Richard Hackworth

A health analysis consists of five major areas of analysis.

First is the general analysis of one’s health. There are 5 parts to the general analysis.

Beginning with breathing. Breathing must always be quiet, calm, long and rhythmic.

Unhealthy people tend to breathe harshly, in short breaths in their chest and mouths.

Healthy people breathe through their noses, using their lower abdomen to inhale and exhale. The second part is natural heart rate. The heart rate should be quiet, relaxed and rhythmic. Irregular heartbeat shows symptoms of heart problems, circulatory problems and overall poor health. Part three is the muscular analysis. Muscles and tendons must be tender, flexible, relaxed and strong to avoid aches and pains. The fourth part of a general analysis is external appearance. Smooth skin and soft, shiny hair means that one is eating a balanced diet. Dry lips, tongue and skin indicate a lack of water intake. It is recommended to drink 2 liters a day. Drink in small servings to allow for full absorption by the body. The fifth and final part of the general analysis is condition of the teeth.

Strong teeth and bones are a vital sign of proper calcium and mineral intake. The teeth are the strongest bones in the body. Excessive sugar intake damages the teeth.

The second area of analysis is Sleep Patterns. One must observe whether or not sleeping patterns are regular and offer enough time for proper rejuvenation. The daytime activities are filled with action: therefore, it is Yang energy. Sleep is the counterbalancing effect, therefore, it is Um energy. The sleep must neutralize the Yang energy, so that one is fresh and “neutral” in the morning.

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The third area of analysis is appetite. Before each meal of the day, one should feel “hunger” which is the natural expression of a healthy appetite. If one does not feel a healthy appetite, this is an indication of a health problem. Mental distress or illness is indicated in people’s extreme gain or loss of appetite.

The fourth area of analysis is balanced body structure. Every morning you should view yourself nude in front of a mirror to verify the alignment of your own body structure.

A) The belly button should be centered with the pelvis. In many cases, when people have gained excessive weight in their stomach area, the navel will shift to the right.

B) Shoulders should be relaxed and level. In right-handed people, the left shoulder is usually higher by ½ to 2 inches, while left-handed people usually have a higher right shoulder. Be aware of this imbalance and consciously level the shoulders while relaxed.

C) Ankles and knees should be aligned properly. A larger number of people have legs that are not in alignment. Anyone who experiences pain, inflammation, cracking in the feet, ankles and knees should practice stretching and body bending exercises to fully correct and alleviate these problems.

D) Proper standing posture is a major expression of mental and physical balance. Our ankles and knees are the foundation, then the pelvis area is supported, which is the foundation for the spine. If any one of these areas is not in proper alignment, then the entire structure is affected. All of the weight from the upper body should be centered into the DanJun (lower abdominal Ki center). When walking, one’s Danjun should be leading you in the right direction. Weight should always be in forward momentum, centered above the Danjun.

E) Proper neck posture is important because all of the nerves are channeled through the cervix area. The head is always putting weight upon the cervix area: therefore, there is a natural degeneration of the cervix. During restful sleep, one is able to restore the proper alignment of the cervix, using a solid, ergonomic pillow. This pillow will correct and position the cervix into its proper formation.

The fifth and final area of analysis is proper skin tone. Facial complexion is detailed because of the wide range of different skin tones in humans.

A) Pale white complexion without healthy glow means complications with lung related conditions such as asthma or tuberculosis and large intestine related conditions.

B) Red and splotchy complexion indicates complications related to the heart and circulatory conditions.

C) Dark circles around the eyes indicate kidney and liver related problems.

D) Abnormal purple skin tone in the lips indicates liver and gall bladder disorders.

Once one understands the components of a complete health analysis one can see at a glance their own health and check the health of others.

To your health, wealth and success, Richard Hackworth

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About The Author: Richard Hackworth is a best selling author and personal success coach.

His website at http://www.richardhackworth.com offers free articles and resources help you achieve optimal health, wealth, and success. Richard's Free E-course "Ten Steps To Maximize Your Life" is jam packed with tips and techniques for the achieving all your goals in life. Subscribe for FREE at http://www.richardhackworth.com Be sure to "Like" his page at http://www.facebook.com/worldmartialartsmedianetworks

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Humility Or My School is More Humble than Yours

By Dr. Ron Stone

All of the world’s religions and certainly most of the legitimately recognized martial arts styles include the concept of humility somewhere in their core concepts. Unfortunately, like so many of the traditional principles we were once taught it seems that this concept is often forgotten due to time constraints or overlooked in the ever increasing number of motivated- byprofit -only centers of martial arts instruction.

At the last tournament I attended I couldn’t help but notice participants who wore more patches than a NASCAR driver, not to mention all the flashy uniform color combinations of red, blue, and purple etc. It’s not that colors weren’t available back then, (one only has to look at the beautiful Kimonos available for centuries) it’s simply that they had no place in the practical martial arts.

Those of us old enough to remember having to travel more than a block to find a martial arts school, or who remember when extra instruction meant searching the public library for books may also remember that students back then were instructed not discuss the martial arts outside of their school. (God forbid we were caught bragging!)

Uniforms originally came in two colors, all white and all black (okay, I know they’re not really colors), and years ago when I started in the martial arts I never saw anything sewn on a uniform.

Back in the day black belts were merely white belts that had grown dirty with time.(it is tradition not to wash one’s belt) The dirtier the belt the more time and experience the practitioner had.

I’m sure it wasn’t until someone realized the psychological effect that receiving awards has on Occidentals that the awarding of different colored belts at promotions became popular. (Or perhaps someone realized the profit incentive that existed. (More tests= more money.).

From simply white, brown and black

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belts we now have ten colors, and if that isn’t bad enough some schools now have colored stripes on belt tips to boast of half rank testing???

One might perhaps ask if stripping the belt isn’t in essence really a form of bragging, like notching your gun. The only true hero I ever heard of who had a right to and actually did notch his gun was General George S. Patton Jr., and certainly nobody who knew him would ever accuse him of being humble.

In Korea, true martial art black belt masters to this day still don’t stripe their belts. If you want to know someone’s rank you either ask them or are told by someone else. Frankly with the way the belt flaps around I can’t really tell the difference between five stripes and nine anyway unless I ask the owner to stand still long enough to allow me to count. I don’t see what all the fuss is other than personal ego.

Humility means practicing what you preach. There is an old saying that goes: How can I believe what you say when what you are speaks so loudly?” So, how can instructors preach humility when so many strut around like peacocks in heat?

Sooner or later I expect to hear a lecture sounding something like the following: “My students, you need to learn be humble like me, your one and only true Sensei. I started being humble twenty years ago when I trained with the great Won Flung Do. Humility takes years to develop and doesn’t come easy. I didn’t win all these humility patches on my uniform here and here and here by bragging. No, I had to demonstrate my humility over and over by putting up

with blowhards from other styles until the time came for me to put them in their place with an amazing technique which I will someday teach you when you are worthy. Or if you wish you can buy my award winning humility video and study at home.”

To a certain extent this loss of understanding of what true humility means has spilled over from the promotion race into the creation of false certifications. Remember, the first time the Karate Kid asked Mr. Myagi what belt he had? His answer was classic…

“Cotton. JC Penny’s… In Okinawa belts are used to hold your pants up.”

Now that is true humility. Except for monetary greed or ego I also fail to understand the increasing trend toward falsifying certification and rank in the martial arts.

I have heard of schools in the U.S.A. displaying Chinese firework receipts as if they were Shaolin certificates or Korean Army discharge papers framed to pass for Kukkiwon master’s degrees. (After all how many of us speak fluent Chinese or Korean?)

I ask you, what’s so humble about that? I don’t really think a fake certificate will help them avoid getting whooped when threatened.

When I last discussed this concept of authentic certification one of my friends asked why certification even mattered as long as they liked their school. Grandmaster Richard Hackworth once provided a good explanation: “How would you like to study for four years but instead of receiving a legitimate university degree you are instead handed a letter from one of your teachers saying that you did a nice job?”

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Remember, learning multiple techniques doesn’t make someone a martial artist.

Not deep down. Understanding the how, what , why, and when does. True certification from an internationally recognized organization is a universal reassurance that the instructor has studied long enough to know not only the techniques but the meaning and correct application of those techniques.

Even so you still might ask what difference all that theory makes? Why not just study the practical aspects of the various techniques? The answer is self explanatory: regardless of the science or the occupation, a “Monkey see monkey do” approach is a lousy way to learn.

Those who do learn this way eventually end up performing in a substandard manner when compared to someone coming out of a legitimate course of study.

Besides, if we do not insist on qualifying from a genuine certifying organization, who will judge the instructor’s capabilities? Certainly not the students.

After all, anyone can impress the ignorant and uneducated. In practical terms, studying the martial arts from an improperly certified instructor is like learning baseball from someone who never learned how to bunt and doesn’t know the curve ball exists let alone knows how to throw one. Surely there must be a reason that Cooperstown has a Hall of Fame for Major Leaguers instead of the Buffalo Grove Little League team.

I like westerns and have actually written a couple. In the western genre there exists the theme of the young fast but inexperienced gunslinger who meets an older and more experienced shooter.

The older man may no longer be as agile or even as fast, but he knows when to

shoot and what to react to. More importantly he has the self confidence that comes with knowing that he is capable of succeeding, not the cocky youthful arrogance and mere desire for quickly getting a reputation. Inevitably when there is a showdown the kid doesn’t even clear leather.

So, why would someone in the martial arts knowingly falsify rank or teach above their “pay grade?” I think it boils down to financial gain or ego, or both. Such instructors fail to understand let alone follow the concept of humility so essential to all martial arts.

Several years ago at a master’s exam for Hapkido I met one of the most ethical and honest martial artists in our midst. I knew him to be a sixth dan from another organization and promptly asked him if he was now testing for his sixth degree. I was puzzled when he replied that he was instead testing for first dan in the Korea Hapkido Federation. When I asked why he would drop down so far in rank he replied that he had reviewed the curriculum and realized he wasn’t truly qualified to be at the higher rank. Nobody else at his school would have known that or said anything, but he knew the truth. Once this man realized the difference between getting and truly earning rank it made all the difference in the world to him. I’m sure he would have looked a lot more impressive at some tournament wearing six stripes on his belt rather than just one (or better yet none) but he wasn’t in the martial arts to impress others. That my friends is true martial arts humility.

Instructors should all realize that ethics are carried in one’s heart, not worn on one’s waist. Those who forsake

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humility and ethics in their lives are not only hurting themselves, but also their art. Consequently and by definition

anything or anyone they teach will also be tainted.

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World Martial Arts Magazine Cover Model of the Year

Treyomi (a.k.a Tré “Ms MMA” Fonseka) is a Sri Lankan beauty that was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her modeling career began in 2007 working with The Fight Depot and TKO Arts and successfully grew within the MMA industry and moved forward to model for the MMA Expo as an “MMA Hottie” and was featured on Atlanic MMA and Ring Side Boxing Show as a featured Ring Card Girl and is now heavily involved in the MMA industry having ample experience working as a Ring Card Girl, Promotional Clothing Model, Fitness Model, Spokesperson, and Interviewer/Reporter. Her biggest accomplishments include being named as one of the “50 Hottest Women in MMA” by the Bleacher Report, 4 page feature article for Physique Magazine, Interviewing various UFC Fighters for The MMA Digest, being an official Ring Card Girl for “MMA Live 1”, being “Miss January 2011” for Sports Review Magazine and being brought on to the team of Genesis Fc as their Head Reporter and Promotional Girl. When Treyomi has some down time you can find outdoors going for hikes, walks, rock climbing, riding her motorcycle or snowboarding. She loves to cook, exercise, read, watch movies and play with her pet bunny Chuchay!

Photo Credit: Eric Chappell Email: zinsdesigns@gmail.com You can contact our award winning cover model at: Twitter: @TreyomiFonseka Email: treyomi@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/TreyomiFonseka

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GLOSSARY OF TYPES FOR COMMERCIALS, TV/FILM

By Sophie Song Although in real life people of all shapes and sizes may work in any profession, choose to have children at any age, live any where and use any product they wish, in the world of casting people are divided into categories. When we put out a casting to the talent agents, we usually specify a certain look or attitude for the people we wish to see. This is not discrimination. This is what the clients (advertising agency, creative team, director/producer etc) wish to see representing their products or playing their characters. Some of these may seem stereotypical or even slightly prejudiced, but please remember that it is the perception of the public (consumers) which sets these standards not the casting directors or even clients.

What we ask for and what we want: Models (also referred to as “Beautiful People")- Many of you reading this may have been told for years how beautiful you are, as I was. This unfortunately does not mean you would meet the industry criteria: at least 5'9? for women and 6' for men, gorgeous enough to be on a magazine cover or cosmetic ad, have perfect proportions and body type (no cellulite) and (usually) be 16 to 25 years of age. They are often cast as “Bikini types” or “sexy types” for cosmetics, perfume, lingerie, automobiles etc. Occasionally we will be asked for model-types in older age categories but they are generally considered lifestyle.

Lifestyle models-(also known as Commercial Type) This category usually emcompasses the 25 and up age group who are more “real looking models". This does not mean they look like the people you see in the grocery store, this means they look like the people you see in commercials for condo’s, country clubs, banking, cruises, department stores etc.

They are considered less threatening to the average person than the Beautiful People yet they are hardly what you see in everyday life. They are thin, usually over 5'6 for women and 5'10 for men, very attractive and well-dressed in a “crisp and neat” sort of way. They usually look very “Proctor and Gamble", which is another name used for this catagory.

The name comes from the years of advertising done by this company using very attractive, healthy-looking yet thin and trim, “All-American types". This means blonde, light brown hair or auburn and light eyed for Caucasions and light-skinned, often straightened hair “Cosby show types” for African-Americans. No one wears glasses, has crooked teeth, big hips or large noses. They are the “pretty people". Most of your young

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to middleaged moms and dads types, grandmothers/fathers (unless character) business men/women (although they are permitted fashionable glasses), housewives (unless charactery) athletes and yuppies/preppies used in commercials are found in this category.

They are athletic, though never sweat, active though never tired and if they do get a headache, cold or bad night’s sleep they still look good. “Upscale” types are usually found in this or the model category . They can be 20’s to 70’s, as long as they reek of old money in both their wardrobe and demeanor.

Real People- luckily, over the years advertisers have added this category. These people are still not too far from pretty but may have a small flaw or two. Again they do not look like most the real people I know, but have a “charactery look” (not to be confused with true character types) This means that they are still attractive to most people but not quite pretty or handsome by industry standards. They are neat and clean looking. Men might be balding or have a few lines, women might be a little plump or have less than perfect hair.

They are what advertisers see as the average person. Many times they are booked as the friend, neighbor, bookkeeper, secretary, cashier, teller, nurse, factory worker, cowboy, officer, paramedic etc. Housewives are also sometimes found in this group, especially if the spots have humor in them.

Character-these are the rest of us. Fat, very thin, big noses, funny hair, bald heads, crooked teeth quirky expressions and (usually) a sense of humor are all a big plus. I personally love these castings the best for two reasons. First of all the people are usually well-trained as they have never been able to skate by on their looks and the roles are usually funny or very challenging (versus the “wear a swimsuit, smile, turn around and tell us you name” jobs, we cast all the time) The roles can include sports fan, detective, trailer-park inhabitant, biker, salty-dog (must be over 60) funny grandma/grandpas, GenXer’s (piercings, tatoos and all) artsy types, eccentrics, intimidating bad guys, funny athletes, crazy neighbors and anything else you can think of that doesn’t fit the other categories.

Find your niche and enjoy it. Don’t try to be something you’re not. There is work out there for everyone. One of my favorite actresses in Florida is over 200 lbs and not what the industry would consider beautiful but she books all the time in both the English and Spanish markets and loves the roles she gets. Best of all, she also rarely has to worry about being sexually exploited or hit on with all those beautiful people running around in swimsuits.

About the author: Sophie Song is an actress, model and stunt person. She is the official spokes model for www.worldmartialartsmedia.com

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Hapkido Pre-Class Meditation for Martial Artists

by Andrea Stone, Clermont, Florida

In the traditional martial art of Hapkido we focus on three primary areas of development.

Those three areas are the mind, body and spirit. Pre class meditation is one way to develop all three. When one participates in Hapkido pre-class meditation it does several things. For example, as you meditate, it lowers your heart rate and relaxes you both mentally and physically. This prepares the body for the work out you are about to engage in. Pre-class meditation is also a form of relieving stress, which is beneficial to the mind, body and spirit.

Most Hapkido pre class meditation is performed by sitting with your legs crossed on the floor, place your fists on your knees palm side down, with your back straight and your head held up. It is important to remember to always have good posture. This means no slouching! Slowly inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth respectively.

Take deep, slow breaths. Concentrate on clearing your mind and relaxing your heart rate.

Visualization is an important part of Hapkido pre-class meditation. When we practice Hapkido pre-class meditation in our school in Clermont, Florida I visualize a river flowing or an ocean with waves breaking on the shore. As I slowly inhale and exhale, I try to mentally slow the river down to a stop, or try and make the waves of the ocean stop, depending on which mental image I’ve chosen. The total concentration of trying to make the waves stop shuts out all other daily distractions, allowing me to focus entirely on my meditation, and for a little while forget the daily stress of life.

Hapkido Pre-Class meditation benefits your martial arts training because it develops your mind, body and spirit. Hapkido Pre-Class meditation has a number of health and psychological benefits. Because it reduces stress, it can put you in a good mood, making your martial arts training more enjoyable for you. It also lowers your heart rate, which is beneficial to your body, so that you may participate in class at a greater ease.

About the author: Andrea Stone holds black belts in Taekwondo, Tangsoodo and Hapkido. She is the International Spokes Model for www.worldmartialartsmedia.com appearing in their ads and TV commercial worldwide. Andrea is currently a Hapkido student at the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies. She is in entering her freshman year at Cornell University where she is pursuing a Degree in Veterinary Medicine and plans to follow in her father’s footsteps to become both a Veterinarian and lifelong martial artist.

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Understanding Our School In Any Economy

By Grand Master Art Mason My school has been very busy! This has been an excellent month for us for enrollments, despite the bad news everywhere. So why are we growing when so many other schools are going out of business or just surviving?

There are two main reasons, #1 is student services. We are always striving to make the student experience better and better. Then when Mom and Dad look to eliminate unnecessary things from the budget, we are not one of them! But I will do specific student service articles later.

The second reason, how many students do you actually need to do well?

I live in an automotive town. The unemployment rate is up 30% and 2 plants have closed this year. There are approximately 200,000 people in this town, not to mention the surrounding area. There are also about 20 commercial martial art schools.

The area (5 square miles) that my school is in has about 30,000 or more people in it. How many people out of this are going to be affected by the current situation? Let's face it there are a lot of people still out there with lots of money! But, lets put this figure high at 50%. That leaves me 15,000 unaffected.

How many of those are prospects (age etc). Ok how about 5000? This will exclude older people, people with no children etc. Again I am giving a high figure!

Now, look at your current situation, would another 100 students change your life? With the above figure I would need .02% to move to enroll 100 new students. See my point? We spend so much time focusing on the negative things we see and hear in the news that we forget there is always positive.

Now my program is expensive, but we are still growing on a month to month basis. I don very little formal types of advertising such as newspapers and magazine. I am also not in the yellow pages.

To grow your school means to change the ways of old. Now we must all become

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smarter when it come to marketing and student services. I will go into more detail very soon!

About the author: Grand Master Art Mason – Board of Directors Kyusho International Alliance Research, A certified Grand Master of Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido, Master Instructor Kyusho Jitsu and Co Owner Art Mason’s Peaceful Warriors’ Martial Arts. He can be reach at master@kyushojitsu.ca

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Korean Martial Arts Training Injury Treatments: Chi-Ahpsool

By Master Darren Norris

Although acupuncture is often thought of as the trademark modality in Oriental Medicine, Chi-Ahpsool - Korea’s oldest medical treatment system, is often more appropriate for handling the types of injuries sustained in martial arts practice. Literally meaning: “Ki point pushing techniques”, it revolves around physically realigning injured

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bones and soft tissues to their normal state. It is like massage and chiropractic rolled into one system.

Chi-Ahpsool is the most practical means of injury treatment in a martial arts or sports setting. Too often, careless injuries occur during training, yet the instructor may not have acupuncture needles on hand or the injury may require realigning a joint. While the acupuncture needles can alleviate the swelling quickly, they won’t magically pop a hyper extended joint back into place. However, Chi-Ahpsool can effectively treat injuries ranging from simple cramps and sprains to dislocations and fractures.

Chi-Ahpsool divides injuries into two categories: internal and external. Internal injuries often affect the Ki, blood and internal organs, while external injuries deal with the soft tissue flesh and bones. There are only seven master techniques in this ancient healing system: 1. Warming Technique 2. Kneading Technique 3. Alignment Technique (Adjusting) 4. Alternating Hands Technique (Chopping) 5. Cupped Hands 6. Streaming 7. Pulling So even people with illness or internal organ problems can benefit from Chi-Ahpsool, not just people with sports type injuries.

Each Chi-Ahpsool technique is designed to realign external injuries while helping to boost and circulate Ki and blood, which can be deficient or stagnate at the injury site.

Through the techniques, Chi-Ahpsool can treat something like a twisted ankle by first relaxing the muscle spasms surrounding the injury, realigning the bones and then rubbing the ligaments and tendons in such a way as to smooth them out and encourage circulation to the connective tissue.

Joint injuries take longer to heal than other injuries because Ki does not circulate directly between joints and connective tissue. However, if the practitioner pushes the blood with his hand toward the injured ligament, he can increase the blood flow to the affected area.

Chi-Ahpsool is particularly interesting since it operates on the same principles as joint locking, only in the opposite use to cause healing. If you understand the way a body part works you can do things that will aid that function or completely disrupt it depending on the application of the knowledge. So you can thing of Chi-Ahpsool as the reverse of joint locking hoshinsool. Whereas hoshinsool is geared toward taking a body part out of its natural range of motion to damage the joint, Chi-Ahpsool brings the injured joint back into proper structure for correct healthy range of motion.

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About the author: Master Darren Norris is the US Representative for the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association, A certified master of Hapkido and Korean Weapons and owner of Aikido Hapkido of Hendersonville, NC. He can be reached via his website at www.masterdarrennorris.com Be sure to Like him at www.facebook.com/masterdarrennorris

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SHIHAN JOHN PETRONE

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Not long ago a publication stated that Shihan John Petrone “is not a martial artist, he’s a thug in a gi.” One martial arts catalog refused to carry his videos due to “liability issues.”

The World Martial Arts Magazine is now proud to announce that Shihan John Petrone will be authoring a monthly column dealing with real street situations.

If you want to know why his contributions will not be labeled as the typical “self-defense column,” that you see in so many other publications, we thought it best to let him explain it. “There is no such thing as self-defense. There is self-offense and there is getting your behind kicked.”

Shihan Petrone hails from New York City. During the course of his life he has been many different things; A multi-sport student athlete at the prep and collegiate levels, a ten year veteran bouncer of the NYC club scene, a professional hockey player, a bodyguard for numerous celebrities and corporate executives, and currently a street tactics instructor working with civilians, private security teams, law enforcement, and military units. His goal is to bring aspects of his various experiences to this column so that the reader will have a greater understanding of the dynamics of a street encounter.

He currently holds a 7th degree black belt in Vee-Arnis-Jitsu, commonly referred to as the “System of Systems.” Vee-Arnis-Jitsu is the original mixed martial art designed for the street environment. Incorporating Vee-Jitsu, Arnis, Muay Thai, Judo, Jujitsu, Western Boxing, Aikido, Wing Chun, Wrestling, and plain old dirty street fighting tactics, the system is truly dynamic in its approach and devastating in its application. Since 1993 Shihan John has been, and remains, a proud student of Grandmaster Professor David B. James, head of the Vee-Arnis-Jitsu System. Having earned the 19th Black Belt in the system is a constant source of pride. To him it is a daily reminder that not only does he represent himself, every time he takes the floor, but his instructor and the system as well.

Hired by a private training company, Omega International, he was able to bring his knowledge and background to Colorado as head of their training division. After that he met and partnered with Sensei Eric LaLone to form their company, The Defense Institute.

Using funding from a contract with the US Special Forces, they opened their doors and soon after created the motto for their school; “If you want art, buy a brush!” Shihan John’s no nonsense approach to dealing with violence in the street immediately made an impression in the local community and they have been in business for over 13 years.

Contracts with various military units and law enforcement agencies, as well as martial arts seminars around the country, have created a tremendous demand for his training. To meet this demand User Level and Instructor Level Certification Courses have been developed. An online training program is also in the works.

Shihan John will welcome any questions, comments, or derogatory remarks on any of his future columns. He can be reached by phone at 719-392-1380 or through his website, www.defenseinstitute.com

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GrandMaster Robert B. Rene’ Master Rene' was the East Coast Champion, and the International Champion from 1970 through 1973. He taught in the U.S. Navy for 2 1/2 years. He has introduced Shotokan Karate-Do - to universities, colleges, and law enforcement agencies. He is the fonder of Dynamic Shotokan, from which he designed a program that produces the strongest students (physically as well as mentally, emotionally, and philosophically) in the martial arts community. He has included, in his Dynamic program, teachings from his extensive study of Aikijutsu and Ninjutusu, both of which were intricately interwoven in the foundations of Shotokan.

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Master Rene' believes in, promotes and lives P.M.A. (Positive Mental Attitude). It is the philosophy that all of his teachings are based upon. He teaches his students to believe int the two P's, Perpetual Progres-sion. They learn to that to stand still is to regress. They learn that one must continu-ously move forward (Perpetual Progres-sion). He expects no excuses. He tells his students to "Make it happen", which is an-other of his main philosophies. This makes the students believe in a "Can do" philoso-phy, which says "You can, You will, You Must!" Master Rene' does not try to make karate mystical or magical. he teaches the most simplistic, and easy to understand, form of spirituality and mental attitude.

Through his program, Master Rene' forces us to realize the power that is within each and every one of us. He does not give us power, he teach us to rec-ognize, and tap into, the power that we already have.

Master Rene's school, called Rene's Dynamic Sports Center is an impressive 10,000 square foot facility with a boxing ring, locker rooms and weight room. He offers programs in Shotokan Karate, Boxing, and Kick Boxing.

Dynamic Creed by Shihan Robert B. Rene 1. I believe in a positive mental attitude 2. My presence is a present to the world 3. I am a unique and unrepeatable creation 4. My life can be what I want it to be 5. I count my blessings not my troubles 6. Self analysis leads to self awareness 7. I will make it through whatever comes along 8. Most of the answers I need are within me 9. Decisions are too important to leave to chance 10. I must take time to thoroughly train talent 11. I must always reach for the best that is within me 12. Nothings wastes more energy than worry 13. Through Perpetual Progression I improve and move forward

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I have a story and some questions to share with you today.

Heart Of A Mouse From Heart of the Enlightened By Anthony De Mello A mouse was in constant distress because of its fear of the cat. A magician took pity on it and turned it into a cat. But then it became afraid of the dog.

So the magician turned it into a dog. Then it began to fear the panther, so the magician turned it into a panther. Whereupon it was full of fear for the hunter.

At this point, the magician gave up. He turned it into a mouse again saying, "Nothing I do for you is going to be of any help because you have the heart of a mouse."

Reflection Questions These questions are intended for your own reflection, so don't need to respond with your answers. Of course I am always happy to hear what lessons you may have learned so be sure to go to Spiritual-Short-Stories.com and comment on your favorite stories.

Also, if any of the stories and reflection questions have enriched your life, please remember to share your experiences over at the testimonial page at ChrisCade.com I recommend that you meditate upon the story and questions, or just think about them while taking a drive or a walk. Each story I send you is chosen for its unique ability to inspire deep reflection and the questions are intended to help you focus that reflection.

Now without further ado... today's questions! :) What is the main message of this story?

When in your life have you felt like the mouse?

If somebody you cared about felt like the mouse, what advice would you give?

After reflecting on this story, Richard, what is one life change you now want to make?

I hope you've enjoyed this story from Anthony De Mello's book Heart of the Enlightened.

We can learn a great deal when we have courage. Give up your fears and reach your potential.

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About the author: Grand Master Fred Parks is the International Representative for the Korea TangSooDo MooDukKwan Society www.koreatangsoodo.org . He can be reached through his school website site at www.americandragononline.com .

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Why You Should Learn JuJitsu

To be prepared is the only way you can keep yourself out of harm’s way. This is why you have to learn JuJitsu. JuJitsu is an ancient Japanese martial art. It is technique which consists of ground grappling, punches, kicks, throws and weapons.

If you think defending yourself is the only benefit of learning JuJitsu, think again. Studies have shown that learning a martial art like this one will help build balance and coordination, increase your self-confidence and self-discipline, improve mental focus as well as reduce stress. It is also a great form of exercise that will significantly improve your endurance, flexibility, muscle tone, speed and strength since you are doing this repeatedly to get the technique right.

Anyone can learn JuJitsu. If you enroll your child in a program, you will notice that their confidence levels will improve thanks to the help of experienced instructors and students who will all be helping in a non-competitive

environment. In fact, two of the most important values that will be instilled in them is patience and self-control because it teaches them to yield rather than resist.

For adults, this will reduce your stress levels and enable you to develop conflict resolution skills since sound decisions can only be made when you are relaxed and your mind is at ease.

There are certain rules which you have to follow in order to learn JuJitsu. This includes wearing the proper attire, how to address the instructor and proper behavior in class which is to show respect and for the safety of everyone present.

JuJitsu which means the gentle art is not designed as an offensive weapon but rather a defensive one. This will be very useful during an attack because you will be able to subdue your opponent without causing any injury but bodily harm may be necessary if you have no other choice.

About the Author: Gary Pointer is a Grand Master in multiple disciplines of Korean and Japanese military arts. He is the co-host of the “World Martial Arts Radio Show” and the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association US Representative for the art of YuSool, (Korean Jujitsu). Grand Master Pointer is the Jujitsu Coach for the award winning “World Martial Arts Show Team” and a member of the World Grand Masters Council.

He can be reached online at www.facebook.com/yusoolkoreanjujitsu.

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It All Begins in the Mind – Part 1 David Nelson, PhD Chief Instructor of Zen Goshindo Karate This is probably one of the most important articles you will ever read, so please read this carefully. But before I continue, I have some questions for you.

Why did you start training in the martial arts? What was the igniting spark that sent you in search of an instructor and a dojang or dojo? How did you pass your last belt exam? Stop and think about it. It began with having a thought did it not?

The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is credited with saying, “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we create the world.” Interesting comment.

He also said to not believe everything he said, but to match it up against your reality. So, let’s take a little journey. I would like it if you were to examine the reality of your current situation closely and see if his saying holds any truth.

Look around you right now. What do you see? You most likely have a computer in front of you, perhaps sitting on a table. I am going to assume you are sitting in a chair of some fashion, in a room decorated with paintings, pictures,

lights, other pieces of furniture. Maybe you’re multi-tasking and have the television on. Is there a window where you are? I am going to assume you are wearing clothes right now. Perhaps you have bicycle or a car in the garage.

Dwell on this for a moment. Everything that exists in the room you are in right now at one point or another was a thought. Imagine that. The computer, the clothes, the table, etc, all were once a thought before it became a thing. Even you …yes, you. Your parents had a thought, well, maybe not about you specifically, but they had a thought that lead to you. Bottom line, everything that is in your life right now has been the result of a thought. Wow. Now, let’s take a look at your martial arts performance. Your kicks, punches, throws, etiquette. Examine your health, your weight, even your mood. All of these are also a result of your thinking.

Your thoughts have directed and manifested your performance, health and current mood.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Dr. Dave at blackbelthealing@gmail.com. Visit www.blackbelthealing.com for some more warrior wisdom.

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Motivational Moments with Grand Master Gregory Glover This month I have selected motivational quotes that fit our health and fitness theme. Use these quotes to inspire you toward improving your life by improving your mental, physical and spiritual fitness.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Aristotle Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.

Napoleon Bonaparte Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.

Discover.

Mark Twain The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.

Arthur C. Clarke It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

Theodore Roosevelt Fortune favours the brave.

Publius Terence

About the Author: Grand Master Gregory Glover is a full time professional martial arts instructors with a strong background in Korea martial arts. He is the Head Coach of the USNTA National Team and owner of the US Martial Arts Academy in Conyers, GA. Grand Master Glover is the Director of the US National Taekwondo Association www.usnta.net. Visit his school website at http://martialartsschoolsconyers.wordpress.com

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