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“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

~ Jack Kerouac

“Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

~ Lolly Daskal

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

~ Audre lorde

“If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you!”

~ T. Harv Eker

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.”

~ Rober Collier

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

~ Bill Gates

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs School Calendar Calming your Child Adult Special

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Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs! Carbohydrates are the most important source of fuel for your body; your body cannot run properly without them. Our bodies turn carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) which we then use for energy. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex carbs.

Simple carbohydrates, or “bad carbs” as they are sometimes referred to, are quickly digested and absorbed into our body. The energy is stored as glycogen in our cells, and if we don’t use that en-ergy immediately, it gets converted into fat. Have you heard the term “sugar crash”? This is a rise and fall in blood sugar level which can leave you feeling tired.

Bad carbs are usually found in proc-essed foods that have been stripped of their natural nutrients. Here is a list of some bad carbs:

• White rice • Soda and sugary drinks • White bread and pastas • Refined sugars • Candy & Desserts

Good carbs are also referred to as complex carbohydrates. Their chemical structure and fibers require our bodies to work harder to digest, so energy is released over a longer time. Good carbs are digested and absorbed into the body slower, and produce a steady rise in blood sugar. This also helps control your appetite and makes you feel full for longer.

Typically, good carbs are found in food in their natural state, or close to it. Good carbs include:

• Whole grain breads and pastas • Sweet potatoes • Oatmeal & Bran cereals • Legumes & Green vegetables • Most fruit • Beans & Brown rice

Be sensible about the carbs you choose. Consider the levels of sugar and fiber in carbs, and focus on healthy whole grains, fruits, and veggies to get the energy your body needs every day.

Theme of the Month - this month, the instructors will be talking about Generosity - “Willingness to give and share your time or resources without an expectation that a gift will be returned.” The instructors will be discussing how we as martial artists can understand and implement Generosity in our everyday lives. Please pick up a “Generosity” handout at the front desk. Adult Promo! - Ok, parents, now’s your chance! You’ve seen your child training in our classes for quite some time and know they love it. If you have a child in one of our programs and you have never tried it yourself, now’s your chance! $99 gets you started! Uniform, membership and your 1st month of training. We are confident that once you try our classes you will feel a positive difference in the way you think and feel. Makes a wonderful Christmas gift as well! Please see us at the front desk for more information. Nightwatch - Nightwach is for children and youth to enjoy fun games, delicious pizza, and an

entertaining movie under the supervision of Master Woo. The cost for this event is $20 per

person and runs from 5pm - 9pm. Please sign up at the front desk for December’s Nightwatch

set for Saturday, December 16th.

December Test Times - The next scheduled Promotion Test is set for Friday, December 15th at

the Dojang. Qualified Students will be notified by our staff. Please note the test times below:

Young Tigers & Dragons: 5:30 - 6:30pm

All Youth: 6:45 - 8:00pm

All Adults: 8:15 - 9:00pm

Christmas Holiday School Closure - please note that the school will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 23rd - Monday, Jan. 1st for the holidays. The school will reopen for regular classes on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 2018. 2018 BC Provincial Championships - the date for the Annual B.C. Taek-

wondo Provincial Championships have been set for Saturday, January 20th at B.C.I.T. in

Burnaby. This will once again be a great opportunity for students to test their skills in either the

Patterns (Poomse) or Sparring divisions. Anyone is welcome to participate, simply speak with

one of the instructors about preparations and registration.

Christmas Gratitude - All of us here at East Vancouver Taekwondo

would like to sincerely thank all of our students and parents for your

support this past year. We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas

and joyous holiday season!

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Calming Your Child

When children are upset, one of the best ways to diminish the intensity of their feelings is to use a communication tool called Active Listening, which involves appreciating their words, acknowledging their feelings, and letting them know they have been heard. Often this kind of listening is enough to deflate the rage or the upset feelings. However, there are times when the intensity of the child’s frustration is beyond their ability to cope in a mature way, and other techniques besides listening, such as enforcement of the rules, have to be used.

An example would be if you told your child that he needed to get off the computer and do his homework. Even though you have acknowledged his feelings of anger and disappointment, he continues to be frustrated and furious and does not accept the fact that he cannot have what he wants.

You can take a few deep breaths to give yourself time to decide what to do.

You can use repetition of the rule, “The rule is that you need to have your homework complete before you play computer games.”

You can get down at the child’s level so you can establish eye contact and make physical contact by putting a hand on the child’s shoulder.

You can continue to show understanding of the frustration through Active Listening: “I understand that you want … “

You can state your expectations clearly and calmly: “I expect you to turn off the computer and complete your homework.” These kinds of brief explanations, while respectful, also send a message that the parent is not going to plead, debate or become upset, and that although the child may not like the rule, the expectation is that it will be followed.

Of course, it is not always possible to remain calm. In fact, it can be helpful for children to learn that anger is a natural and normal part of life and is not necessarily bad. The manner in which the anger is expressed and the ability of the parent to remain in control of his choices, decisions, and emotions are determining factors that define whether the anger is helpful, ineffective or even destructive. Anger managed in non-hurtful ways can actually strengthen

your connection with your children. When you express your true feelings, even the angry ones, in a clear, direct and respectful manner, you are sharing a part of yourself, and this builds honesty and trust in the relationship. Your resentment does not build as you guide your children to treat you with respect even when they are angry.

If you find that you have “lost it” and said or done some things that you regret, it is important to reassure your children that you love them and that your love for them is stronger than the anger you may have felt. It is also important to apologize if you were unable to stay calm. This helps to model for your children that people do not have to be perfect and that even adults make mistakes.

Without a partner to escalate the intensity, children often are able to move past the tantrums and anger more quickly and begin to focus on next steps and solutions. When parents model assertiveness and calmness, children can learn how to manage their own angry feelings in a constructive and helpful way.

With an attitude of acceptance toward the inevitability of anger, with some techniques in mind, and with conscious effort on your part to stay cool, you can help your children learn to manage, in a healthy way, the anger that is an expected and normal part of the human experience.

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Now’s your chance Parents!

At East Vancouver Taekwondo, we pride ourselves in offering excellent Martial Arts instruction to both children and adults. Our classes combine the perfect blend of physical training and

character development which will yield many worthwhile and valuable benefits.

*Discipline *Confidence *Self Defense *Improved Focus and Concentration *Improved overall health and weight loss

Space is limited, registration for December now open!

Registration: 604-559-6697 / www.eastvancouvertaekwondo.com

Parents! This is your chance. Train in the month of January for $99!

• Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift Idea?

• Do you have a child training with us at any of our locations?

• You’ve seen how much fun your child is having and may have thought about getting back into shape or trying something new.

• Now’s your chance! • Join any of our Adult Taekwondo or BJJ

programs for the month of January for free with the purchase of a uniform.

• We offer morning and evening classes and would love for you to come out and see the amazing benefits of training with us!

• Try it out for yourself or give it to your loved one for Christmas!