November 2016

Volume 8 Issue 11

Here’s what’s where: Calendar Page 2

Don’t miss any of the fun activities

Coconut oil Page 4

Walking Page 5

Congrats new Black Belts Photos and info on page 6

Halloween party Too many cute photos not to include see page 7—we had to add a page for them.

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a fancy new Bo,

a sword would be awesome,

And I need

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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8

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REMINDER: Face shields are required for all sparring students beginning January 2017.

November Black Belt focus - Bo

THE PAMA JOURNAL

Appreciation is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Cicero

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.

Voltaire

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

W. T. Purkiser

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

John F. Kennedy

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

William Arthur Ward

Today is a gift, that’s why they call it “the present”!

Unknown

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.

Melody Beattie, Author

Message of the Month from Master Turnquist

MESSAGE OF THE

MONTH: Appreciation

What’s Going On In November Always check at the front desk for any updates, more information or to sign up for an event.

SAT 11/5 6:30-9:30pm Black Belt Celebration

SAT 11/5 NOON FAST Defense - Kids

FRI 11/11 7PM to 8.30 Seminar – Glow in the Dark Escrimas

SAT 11/12 15th to 26th

Holiday Shopping Event 20% off all retail orders + free shipping

SAT 11/12 noon - 1pm Leadership Training – Junior Instructors

SAT 11/12 1:30 to 3:30pm Black Belt Event - Laser Quest (& Jr Instructors)

TUE 11/22 7-8pm PGB Sparring Seminar

WED - SAT

11/23 CLOSED

PAMA Closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday November 23

rd – Saturday November 26

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NO CLASSES

TUE 11/22 5.15pm Belt Testing – Ninjas & WYO

SAT 11/26 10 TO 11.15 Blue Stripe Seminar

MON 11/28 6-7PM DEMO TEAM - new rotation

Page 3 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 11 FUN TIMES

Words of Wisdom

The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.

Aart van der Leeuw

Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.

Claude Bernard

Belt Test 10/18

Kudos to the Black Belt candidates from Parker Academy of Martial Arts and United Martial Arts Center for raising over $3000 for the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association!

Page 4 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 11 Healthy Living

Dr. Alison Chen

23. Acne Skin Fix Prone to oily skin or an oily T-zone? Use a pea sized amount underneath makeup or alone to reduce oil gland stimulation. Often acne prone skin is actually too dry, which signals your glands to produce more oil and clogs the pores.

24. Pre-Shave Coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.

25. Skin Conditions Coconut oil can relieve skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.

26. Stretch Marks Coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help.

27. Sun Burn Relief Rub liberal amounts of coconut oil into the affected area.

28. Sunscreen It’s not high, but coconut oil does have an SPF of around 4.

29. Swimmer’s Ear Mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.

30. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer Continued use of coconut oil on tattoos will help keep the pigment from fading. Used on new tattoos, coconut oil will hasten the healing process and decrease the chance of infection.

31. Toothpaste There are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.

32. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer Rubbing coconut oil on wrinkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look!

33. Breastfeeding For breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.

34. Bones and Teeth Coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth.

34. Digestion The saturated fats in coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around.

35. Fitness Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat while increasing muscle.

36. Insulin Support Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and non-diabetic.

37. Lung Function Increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.

38. Nausea Rub some coconut oil on the inside for the wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach.

39. Nose bleeds Coconut oil can prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme heat and extreme cold. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in your nostrils. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages.

40. Gum Health Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a two for one health benefit!

41. Stress Relief Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.

42. Vitamin and nutrient absorption Makes fat-based nutrients more available to the body – i.e.. vitamin A, D, E, K.

43. Weight loss The saturated fats contribute to weight loss and controlling cravings.

44. Mental Cognition and Productivity Medium chain triglycerides freely pass the blood-brain barrier and allows an alternate source of energy to improve cognition.

45. Acid Reflux/ Indigestion If taken after a meal.

46. Adrenal and Chronic Fatigue

47. Allergies Seasonal hay fever

48. Alzheimer’s/Dementia

49. Asthma Even in children

50. Autism

51. Bowel function Constipation, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), gut infections

52. Bronchial Infections and Cystic Fibrosis

53. Cancer Has been shown to prevent breast and colon cancer.

54. Candida Albicans In a 2007 study, coconut oil was proven to be 100% effective against the Candida microbe species. In fact, researchers recommended that candida be treated with coconut oil instead of drugs, against which candida has become resistant!

55. Cholesterol Improves HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol.

56. Poor Circulation Feeling cold all the time or edema, especially in the extremities, apply coconut oil to the skin in a light circular pattern towards the heart. Similar to dry skin brushing

57. Colds and Flues As an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent.

58. Mild Depression and Cognitive Disease In conjunction with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), fish oil and other treatment strategies.

59. Diabetes Helps keep blood sugar levels stable and helps with cravings.

More ways to use the amazing coconut oil.

I hope these help and you enjoy the ideas.

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ISSUE 11

The Good Stuff

Arm yourself with Confidence, Self Defense, Respect, Fitness and FUN!

BLACK BELTS ON THE MOVE

BLACK BELT CELEBRATION

If you are a new Black Belt or if you have been a Black Belt for a while, join us on:

Saturday November 5, 6:30-9:30 PM

At the Hidden River Club House on Club Drive near Iron Horse School

You and your family are invited to a Pot Luck dinner to celebrate the newest members of the Black Belt fraternity and those who have ranked up.

There is always lots of energy, laughter, music, speeches (well you know there must be a few of those), the letters of recommendation are read, great food with the main dish (and more) prepared by Mrs. Luft, and my goodness, do we have some good cooks in our school! The food is spectacular and Master Luft supplies beer and wine to finish off the feast.

The April 2017 class began their preparation on October 22. Check with your instructor on how you can get traveling along the path to Black Belt.

Black Belts October 2016

Halloween Party 2016