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I am looking for an alternate liquid to drink during my meals. During workouts, I love water to death. During meals, I need something with flavor. I came across "Crystal Clear Sparkling Water" and was wondering if it was be an ideal alternative to water or if I should avoid it? Nutritional facts http://www.dietfacts.com/html/items/13783.htm Thanks for your input!

See if your city has a parks and recreation department. We started there using a high school gym a couple days of the week. All we had to pay for was insurance and our equipment. The rest of the money was used to save for getting a dojo.

Our 1st dan test is very dependent on endurance. You complete all techniques, katas, drills, one-steps and self-defense 2-3 times to make sure you know the technique properly. This takes about an hour and half. Then you do lots of floor work with doing combinations of punches and kicks for about 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, you return to do each kata in 8 different directions. Once that is done, you do sparring. Sparring works like this: Fight one on one Fight one on one (again) Fight one on two Fight one on three Fight one on four Fight one on five Each round lasts 1 minute, so 6 minutes of fighting. You fight against all black belts in full contact. Their goal is to beat you down as if you were jumped by gang members. If you survive the fight without quitting, you pretty much are home free. When you are done, you immediately return to doing all katas at least once more. You will be wasted from the sparring but its to see how well you can concentrate with your balance, power and form. Afterwards, you have to break two boards doing flying front kicks and two boards doing flying side kicks. Then you break two bricks. The last part is the oral examination. It's about 15 minutes of questions about our system, shihans and the school. Also are technical questions about our techniques, stances, etc. Once that is done, it will be about 3 hours and you get your black belt.

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I received a letter today from my current insurance provider stating they would no longer carry insurance for martial arts schools once their term has expired. So, I am out shopping around. Since its a Friday, I won't be able to find a broker until Monday but I came across http://www.esportsinsurance.com. Has anyone had experience with this company before? By that, I don't neceesarily mean use them for insurance but have contacted them, asked for a quote or anything? If you have, feedback would be great. If you have any other suggestions for insurance providers I am all ears.

As the subject says, I am looking for a heavy weight red gi jacket that is 100% cotton. The pants are not needed. I can find it in polyester in middleweight but I've had that before and it's horrible. I've tried century (horrible) and I use a heavy weight black gi from Golden Tiger that I enjoy but they don't have a red jacket. Any help would be great! Thanks.

I have found this website: http://www.karatetournaments.com/ It doesnt have anything listed for my state but I am pretty sure there are some scheduled soon so I'll have to keep looking.

Are there any websites available that list the different tournaments being held in each state? Thanks.

I will still be taking him to lunch I don't read too much other than martial arts books so I would not be sure as to what book to give him.

This is always a hard one for me. If I don't have extra instructors with me at the time, I generally tend to do things that involve the entire class as a whole, regardless of rank. Those things, of course, are based on what your style provides. For me, I'll do a thorough review of all hand striking and kicking techniques. The higher ranking belts always enjoy the review because they can't get enough of it with constantly learning newer material. Sometimes I will pick something specific in our style and disect it as much as possible, usually spending an hour or so on it. This way beginner or younger students begin to understand more and the more advance students still learn something new. So, in summary, I try to find things to do together instead of separated by rank or age when it comes to that scenario.

Here is a summary of what I tell my students: - Execute the technique for the break properly. - Exercise focus and proper breathing. - Visualize going through your target before you strike. - Kiai as you strike - Use your stance to your advantage; for example, the body weight can contribute to your power. Because we feel executing the technique properly is the most important (or risk injury), we don't make anyone break boards for tests until our second belt.

He's going away to study science and become a doctor in the end so it looks like he won't be returning for around 10 years. I made some calls and found a position for him to be a part time assistant instructor at a school nearby his college if he chooses to accept it since he'll be jobless when he gets there. I'll probably get him a custom gi made as he has always wore a standard white one, even for tournaments or other occassions. His belt already has his name and rank on it. I'll give it to him in front of class on his last night. Thanks all for the suggestions, you've been a great help

It was $35 a month for twice a week for 1.5 hrs. When I became a black belt, it was $5 a month so long as I instructed. Now as an instructor on my own, I of course pay nothing.

Thanks for the input. I was thinking about taking him out for lunch or something. He knows he's always welcome back to train at any time but I guess I'll reaffirm that for him.

My first student is going to be leaving in a couple of months as he is going off to college. He's been with me from the start of my teaching career for almost nine years. Since it is out of state, I am pretty sure I won't see him for 4 years if he decides to come back after that. I want to get him a parting gift but I can't think of anything. Anyone else been in this situation or have seen this situation done before that could give me some tips? Thanks!