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Kenpo Salutation Explained

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Coach John Wooden

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On Line Video Learning Center

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:43:00 +0000

Exciting News
In the coming weeks we will be posting video's of the "Kenpo Yellow Belt Curriculum". I need student and parent feedback on what they would want to see in these tutorials. This will help out greatly in determining the proper angles and sequenses of the movements. These videos will greatly enhance cirriculm retention and practice sessions.

The Next Step

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:42:00 +0000

December of 1974:

My martial arts school was located in Yonkers N.Y. It was called American Olympic Karate. I'm not sure why it was called that since we all know there was no karate competition in the Olympics in 1974. I was a 17 year old freshman in college and at the time I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. In those days there were no kids in martial arts schools. This particular period in history was defined by the Vietnam war. Most of the students that were attending martial arts schools were Vietnam veterans, hard core "war dudes" with nasty dispositions. I was greeted outside the school by the senior instructor Dave Frieberg after making two previous attempts to enter the school. During those feeble attempts I left without entering since I was so intimidated by what was going on on the floor. These guys looked like they were trying to hurt each other. I remember dave was wearing a red, white and blue stars and striped flagged gi. I guess wearing that gi made everyone feel patriotic as if we like we actually won that war. I don't know but it seemed appropriate at this time in our history. He said "We teach kenpo karate here and you are going to be assigned an instructor." So far this was going pretty good. Finally at age 17, I was going to learn how to kick butt like Bruce Lee did as Kato in the Green Hornet. Little did I know what I was in for.....

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Kenpo Salutation Explained

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:05:00 +0000

MMA- Controlled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Rolling

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Police Tactics

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:44:00 +0000

Question: What type of training do you think we lacked in the NYPD, looking for serious comments. Was it physical, tactical etc.

Bullying Has To Stop Now 02/03 by ZurrianeBennett | Blog Talk Radio

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Bullying Has To Stop Now 02/03 by ZurrianeBennett | Blog Talk Radio

Pro Shop Back to School Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:13:00 +0000

Pro Shop Back to School Sale

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noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:49:00 +0000

New Junior Black Belts

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:36:00 +0000

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Bleach vs Peroxide

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:08:00 +0000

Subject: Bleach vs Peroxide

Clorox vs Peroxide VERY interesting and inexpensive. This was

written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's Wife), and I want to

share it with you.

She was over recently for coffee and

smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter

tops. This is what she told me. 'I would like to tell you of the

benefits of that Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get

for under $1.00 at

any drug store. What does bleach cost?

My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, And most

doctors

don't tell you about peroxide. Have you Ever smelled bleach in a

doctor's

office? NO!!!

Why? because it smells, and it is

not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in

the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are

wiser and know better!

Did you also know bleach was invented in

the late 40's? It's chlorine,

folks! And it was used to kill our

Troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI

in the 20's. It was used to

save and help cleanse the needs of our troops

and hospitals.

Please think about this:

1. Take one

capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and

hold in

your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I

bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without

expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let

your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of

germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill

germs and leave

a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or

spray

it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your

wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill

salmonella and

other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of

peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and

let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in

3% peroxide

for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has

seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by

soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50

mixture of peroxide and Water and keep

it in every bathroom to

disinfect without Harming your septic system like

bleach or most other Disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head

back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture

whenever you

have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the

bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a

tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a

dentist right away,

put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and

hold it for ten minutes

several times a day. The pain will lessen

greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair,

spray the 50/50

solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not

have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the

hair dye packages but more

natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty

blonde.

It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid

of boils,

fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of

whites in your laundry

to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour

it directly

on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse

with cold water.

Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors.

There is no smearing, which is why

I love it so much for this.

14. Another place it's great is in the bathroom, if someone has been

careless & has wet on the floor around the toilet & it's

begun to smell of

urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink of any eye

all the smell will be gone

& the bacteria eliminated!

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be

without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad

there's a way to

save tons of money in such a simple, healthy

manner! ' This information really

woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.

Pass it on! Clorox vs peroxide VERY interesting and inexpensive

Burglary

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:33:00 +0000

(Great info to have for investigating officers and one more point of entry to check.....)

Technology is so wonderful - how to break into a home in less than 6 seconds with audio/visual aids!! Please look at your garage door!

After our home inspection it was noted that our garage door had a dent in it. Rhys and I were in the garage last night talking about it and trying to figure out how it got a dent in it. Finally figured out someone tried to break in. Then I searched youtube and found the below video. Please watch it. I took the pull string off of ours and zip tied the lever up to the slider. Now you have to cut the zip tie in order to release the lever. Please pass on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=CMz1tXBVT1s

Kidnapping

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:32:00 +0000

NEW FORM OF KIDNAPPING

Please take a minute to read this. This is very scary and could happen to
any of us. Seems like every nice thing people do for one another can be
perverted.

A new twist on kidnapping from a very smart survivor:

About a month ago there was a woman standing by the mall entrance passing
out flyers to all the women going in. The woman had written the flyer
herself to tell about an experience she had, so that she might warn other women.

The previous day, this woman had finished shopping, went out to her car
and discovered that she had a flat.

She got the jack out of the trunk and began to change the flat. A nice man
dressed in a business suit and carrying a briefcase walked up to her and
said, 'I noticed you're changing a flat tire. Would you like me to take care
of it for you?'

The woman was grateful for his offer and accepted his help. They chatted
amiably while the man changed the flat, and then put the flat tire and the
jack in the trunk, shut it and dusted his hands off.

The woman thanked him profusely, and as she was about to get in her car,
the man told her that he left his car around on the other side of the mall,
and asked if she would mind giving him a lift to his car.

She was a little surprised and she asked him why his car was on the other
side.

He explained that he had seen an old friend in the mall that he hadn't
seen for some time and they had a bite to eat, visited for a while, and he got
turned around in the mall and left through the wrong exit, and now he was
running late.

The woman hated to tell him 'no' because he had just rescued her from
having to change her flat tire all by herself, but she felt uneasy! (Trust
that gut feeling!)

Then she remembered seeing the man put his briefcase in her trunk before
shutting it and before he asked her for a ride to his car. She told him
that she'd be happy to drive him around to his car, but she just remembered
one last thing she needed to buy (Smart woman!!)

She said she would only be a few minutes; he could sit down in her car and
wait for her; she would be as quick as she could. She hurried into the
mall, and told a security guard what had happened, the guard came out to her
car with her, but the man had left. They opened the trunk, took out his
locked briefcase and took it down to the police station.

The police opened it (ostensibly to look for ID so they could return it to
the man). What they found was rope, duct tape, and knives. When the police
checked her 'flat' tire, there was nothing wrong with it; the air had
simply been let out. It was obvious what the man's intention was, and obvious
that he had carefully thought it out in advance. The woman was blessed to
have escaped harm.

How much worse it would have been if she had children with her and had
them wait in the car while the man fixed the tire, or if she had a baby
strapped into a car seat? Or if she'd gone against her judgment and given him a
lift?

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a
life.

A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send
this to the ladies only; but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters,
daughters, etc., you may want to pass it on to them, as well.

Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the
world we live in has a lot of crazies in it. Better to be safe than sorry.

PLEASE BE SAFE AND NOT SORRY!!

Gas Credit / Debit Card

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:46:00 +0000

CHECK THIS OUT! I WILL START USING CLEAR BUTTON

PLEASE PASS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.

Using credit/debit card to purchase gasoline? Read this note very carefully. I did not know about the clear button, but I will be pushing the clear button before I swipe my gas or debit card and after just to be safe.

People are getting really desperate due to the constantly rising gas prices. A friend just told me about something that happened to one of his coworkers.

She used her credit/debit card to purchase gas at the pump (like most of us do). She received her receipt like normal.

However, when she checked her statement, there were two $50 charges added in addition to her purchase. Upon investigation, she found out that because she did not press the 'clear' button on the pump, the employee inside the store was able to use her card to purchase his/her own gas!

To keep this from happening, after you get your receipt, you must press the 'CLEAR' button or your information will be stored until the next customer inserts their card.

Be sure to tell all your friends/family so that this doesn't happen to them!

I had never noticed the clear button but I got gas the other day and sure enough it is there. I shall be using it from now on.

Karate Kid Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:13:00 +0000

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Jury Scam

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:19:00 +0000

The called claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never
received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen.

Colds vs. Flu

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms:

Symptom
Cold
H1N1 Flu
Fever
Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.

Elite DefensiveTactics Halloween Party

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:27:00 +0000

Halloween Party Pictures , A Special Thanks goes out to all the people who helped setting up and cleaning up. I very much appreciate your time.

Shihan Gary

Nothing Good Happens After 11:00pm

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Nothing Good Happens After 11:00pm

Years ago when I began doing security work I remember one of the veterans telling me "Nothing good happens after 11:00 pm." Since that time, there has been little to prove him wrong.

On October 18th at approximately 1:00am, Star University of Connecticut (UConn) cornerback Jasper T. (Jazz) Howard was murdered following a stellar performance on the gridiron against the Louisville Cardinals only hours earlier. Howard, who was in attendance at a student dance late Saturday night, was stabbed to death on the Storrs campus. Details of the event are murky while the assailant still remains at large.

As the story unfolds on this tragedy, one can only think of how this could have been avoided. Personally, I have could ended up just like him, a college kid after a big game, in the wrong place at the wrong time. My judgement impaired by alcohol combined wi th the invincibility of youth would make me an easy target for a steet wise thug.

What we learn as we get older is that there are certian situations that increase our exposure to risk. One of those situations is the "witching hour". That point in the evening when more bad than good can happen. That time is 11:00pm. People out at this time are usually coming home from dinner, happy hour or even a long day at work. Either way, a little drunk or alittle tired makes you a prime target.

It has only been through personal experience that you come to realize when you are getting in over your head. Coming home alone after a big game on a college campus one might think that one was safe. But kids away from home for the first time are easy victims of violence They are on their own for the first time, dealing wi th new freedoms and new responsibilities ad of course making new and more dangerous mistakes.

Experience is the best teacher. It's only by getting burned that we learn how to avoid the fire.The hope is that we can teach others to avoid the mistakes that we made so that we can evolve and grow.

It is unfortunate that we must learn from the mistakes of the innocent and there is no way to bring someone back, but you can honor their memory by teaching others how to avoid this pain and suffering.

The choice is yours, turn a blind eye or swing a clenched fist.

Start Doing Something NOW
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Until Next Time,

Damian Ross
Master Instructor and CEO, The Self Defense Company
Police Investigation is Ongoing

UConn Police and the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit are actively investigating Howard’s death and are asking anyone with information pertaining to the incident to contact UConn Police at 860-486-4800.

45 Lessons Life Taught Me

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.
Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others.
You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret,you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.
But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19.. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
But the second one is up to you and no one20else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life,
Don't take no for answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't
save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this
matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is,
not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab
yours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves

How to Eat a Mallowmar

noreply@blogger.com (Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:17:00 +0000