Side Kicks Family Karate
"Your Family's Personal Life
Skills Center"
An important way of
showing self-respect is by taking care of your health.
When People hear the word self-defense then generally thing of protecting themselves from a attacker. That is not always the case. their are many ways to defend your self. This means caring for your body and
your mind. Having a healthy body helps you have a healthy mind, and vice-versa.
Caring for your body can include
exercising, eating nutritious foods, and avoiding activities that are
known to be unhealthy. Our Health-Kick
articles are a great source of important health and fitness related
information. A healthy person will
exercise at least three times per week for 45 minutes each
time. Martial Arts is a great way to
fill these time slots. Another habit of healthy people is the consumption
of both fruits and vegetables on a
daily basis. This combination of foods increases energy
while decreasing the chance of
illness. Taking good care of your body also increases your mind
power, which is another key element of
personal health.
Education is to your brain what physical exercise is to your body...
You can take care of your mind by “exercising”
it with good inputs and challenging mental activities.
For example, you can benefit from
reading materials that are educational and positive. Other healthy
activities for the mind include
sports, such as the Martial Arts, that challenge the brain and increase
one’s positive self-image. People who
focus on maintaining a healthy mind and a healthy body tend to
be happier and live much longer than
those who do not.
Think of some
personal examples of things you do that are good for your health.
Below are just a few guidelines of how
you can care for your mind and body:
● Eat healthfully. Avoid eating fast
food on a regular basis and put a limit on sugars and
sweet snacks.
● Get active. The more active you are,
the better your body will function. Activities such as the
Martial Arts, jogging, and swimming
are just a few ways that you can keep your body active.
● Give your brain attention. Simple
reading will occupy your mind’s time and limit opportunities for
your mind to wander into negative and
stressful thinking.
● Build a thirst for knowledge.
Education is to your brain what physical exercise is to your body.
The more you seek out opportunities to
learn, the better your mind will function.
● Get a good night’s sleep every
night. Sleep helps your mind and body re-energize for the next day.
If your mind and body do not get
enough rest, then neither will function well the next day.
Remember, your mind and body need
tender loving care to stay in top condition. Unless you give both
enough care and attention, you will
limit your potential and quality of life. The benefits to taking care
of your health are well worth the time and effort.
If you would like more info
on this topic or to find out how you can build your child's confidence feel
free to contact us @ sidekickskarate@gmail.com.
Side Kicks Family Karate,
Sensei Brian Seetge
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