Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 08/26-09/02
Cycle Tenet: "Self-Control: Controlling my mind, my body, and my mouth!"

Good Afternoon,

This is week #3 of 8 in our current training cycle for our martial art programs.

Newsletter Highlights:

1. Goals for the week
2. Picture Day
3. Extreme Camp
4. Black Belt Testing
5. Free Board Break Seminar
6. Parents Night Out
7. Partner & Learning
8. Upcoming Events

Good Afternoon,

We hope that everyone has had an exciting start to our training cycle. We have had many new students enter our academy in the past few weeks. If you see a new student at the academy, be sure to make them feel welcome and help them in any way you can! Please remember that we will be on MODIFIED SCHEDULE next Monday for Labor Day. The classes will be Tiger Cubs 4:00, All Juniors 4:30, Teen and Adults 5:30

We have our Picture Day next Tuesday (09/02) and Wednesday (09/03). Please sign up NOW as most of the spots are almost filled.

 

Our Extreme Camp is coming up this Labor Day (September 1st) from 9p.m.-2:00p.m. The extreme camp teaches extreme kicking techniques incorporating the tricking aspects of gymnastics. The event is open to all Green Belts and Above in all of our programs. The cost is $20.00 and is FREE to All-Access. Be sure to bring a lunch/snacks/drinks.

Black Belt Rank Exams are coming up on September 3rd. Sign up today!

Don't forget to get your Teacher at school to fill out your Partner-In-Learning Forms. You can pick up the form at the front desk to get your gold stars on your next belt.

 

09/02-09/03: Tiger-Rock Pictures (Please plan on attending to be in our poster)
09/13: Black Belt Rank Exams
09/20: Break Boards Break Barriers Seminar
09/20: Parents Night Out

How Martial Arts can Improve Academic Performance

Exercise such as martial arts positively impacts children and adolescents' academic performance, according to the Journal of Pediatrics. The University of Madrid conducted the three-year study, which included 2,038 individuals aged 6 to 18. As physical fitness improves individuals' health, it also positively affects the brain. This study indicated exercise can enhance students' ability to perform well in school.

Physical exercise improves academic performance
Researchers found that motor ability, cardiorespiratory capacity and muscular strength all play a role in benefiting students' academic performance. In fact, motor ability is strongly associated with academic development. Irene Esteban-Cornejo, MSc, Autonomous University of Madrid stated high levels of cardiorespiratory and motor fitness had the ability to decrease the risk of school failure.

TIME magazine indicated intellectual programs coupled with physical exercise can play a major role inimpacting students' success in school. In addition, TIME also pulled from other studies that show effective heart and lung function leads to better blood flow in the brain. Therefore, this can enhance cognitive abilities.

Martial arts can help students achieve better grades
Given this study, it's crucial for young individuals to engage in physical fitness. There are various ways to motivate students to exercise. KidsHealth, a children development advice site, suggested parents, teachers, coaches and mentors highlight how exercise can be a fun activity. Kids have to enjoy exercising to stay committed. In addition, it's best for students to participate in a sport that is aligns with their age and interests. If this is not prioritized, a child or adolescent may be bored and quit.

However, when students enjoy the activity, they are more likely to stick with it. KidsHealth stated when children and adolescent practice a skill, they feel accomplished. This is especially true when their efforts are recognized.

Martial arts includes both aerobic exercise and motor tasks, which is an ideal exercise for children and adolescents. As children participate in martial arts classes, they have a better chance of reaching their academic potential. 

Less Physical Activity in school may cause students to pursue after school activities

Many U.S. students engage in less physical activity throughout the school day.

The Institute of Medicine released a report in 2013 that estimated only about half of young people in the U.S. meet current guidelines of at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Many students are leading a more sedentary lifestyle as several individuals rely on non-active transportation. Additionally, numerous schools have eliminatedphysical education classes and recess because of other educational demands and tough financial times, USA Today reported. The No Child Left Behind legislation in 2001 requested more time is devoted to subjects such as reading and math. Between 2001 and 2006, the percentage of U.S. schools that offered PE daily significantly declined. In fact, 44 percent of school administrators cut time for PE and recess.

With more inactivity, the report says the U.S. Education Department should make PE a core subject, just like math and English. Parents and teachers also want health and physical education to be a mandatory part of the school day, according to a Kidhealth in the Classroom online survey. Mary L. Gavin, MD, KidsHealth medical editor and president of the Delaware chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids who are physically active do better in school. The report also indicated that a lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, hypertension and other diseases. 

Since many schools are not providing 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate-intensity exercise daily, it makes sense for students to engage in physical activity at the end of the school day such as martial arts. This form of exercise can also improve a student's performance in school and increase attention span. 

Martial arts has the ability to address all of these issues, while building a student's self esteem and confidence.

Produced by value in martial arts August, 2014