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I know several of these presenters. They are tops in their field and I’m sure the information will be very helpful for parents.
Enjoy,
KwanJang-Nim
Time: On-demand, watch what you want… when you want.
Cost: Free! This is a resource meant to equip parents of all types.
What a great time we had at Black Belt Leadership Conference 2011. So many terrific seminars and wonderful guest instructors.
Special thanks to our staff, all of the students who attended, and our guest instructors; Master Rick West, Sensei Tom Borrows, Sensei John Nelson, and Colin McGarty.
I especially want to thank all the students who sparred with me. That was wicked fun!
KwanJang-Nim
Ladies, attacks against women don’t just happen in Detroit, although the news media chooses to publicize cases like the one in Detroit because it is more interesting to them than a small town in NH like Barrington. But don’t let them fool you, women in NH need protection just as much as major cities.
Ga. man arraigned on Barrington sex assault charges – 1/11/11
http://fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110111/GJNEWS_01/701119892
Join us for a FREE Women’s Personal Protection course on Thursday, January 20th, 515pm at our Dover academy.
Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1142688813
Another Rape Reported, Police say it's Not Connected to the Serial Rapist: MyFoxDETROIT.com
This is some great advice that is well worth spending an hour listening to. Just put on the headphones and sit there with a note pad. You will feel better, really.
The 50-Minute Focus Finder from Dean Jackson on Vimeo.
What does it mean to be 100% American?
Are you?
Its an attitude as well as a birth right.
Check it out and share your 100% American story at:
While you are there, purchase some 100% American made clothing to show your American spirit and support 100% American business.
If you are a fan of trivia, like I am, then you might want to peruse this website: http://www.thehistoryofchristmas.com/
Lots of fun information to share with and impress your relatives this weekend.
Did you know that the poem “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was written for the Montgomery Ward Company and given away to customers in 1939?
Where does “Santa” come from?
Why do we have Christmas trees?
What does the 12 Days of Christmas really mean?
How many kisses can you legally get from Mistletoe"?
Merry Christmas to all,
Master Randall
From our family to yours, all of us at Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academies wish you the very merriest of holidays and blessings for a happy and prosperous New Year.
Mr. Gene Paltrineri, master photographer craftsman, does a wonderful job of capturing all out events on film. Photos of graduations, tournaments, seminars, and more can be found at:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/pictures.asp
If you see one you like, please email Mr. P with the photo number and he will generously email you the photos back for free.
For more information, please contact Gene Paltrineri Studios at:
603-749-4777
20 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years
You really don’t know how great the US is until you get outside and see the world a bit. This is a terrific article that both makes you want to see the world and makes you appreciate our own world a little more.
I have travelled to more that a dozen foreign countries and I love coming home the good ol’ USA.
Enjoy,
Master Randall
FREE Women's Personal Protection class
Ladies, tell all your friends!
Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academy is hosting another of our wildly popular Women’s Personal Protection Classes on Tuesday, November 9th at 515pm.
Pre-Registration is required.
Click on the link above for details and to register.
Another new title from Master Randall will be 
Fire Safety – Internet Safety – Stranger Danger – TV and Movie Ratings – Gun Safety – Bullies – Drugs and Alcohol – How to choose a Martial Arts School – How to Dial 911 - and more.
A special chapter also includes all the techniques Master Randall teaches in his very popular Stranger Danger classes.
This book will be available soon through Amazon.com and other retailers. Stay tuned for a special pre-order offer in the next few weeks.
Article published Apr 7, 2010 – Fosters.com
Somersworth school fair teaches healthy habits
SOMERSWORTH — Students danced, punched and ate their way through a recent Health Fair designed to promote healthy living and eating practices.
(EJ Hersom/Staff photographer Matt Randall, a sixth degree black belt and world competitor in Tae Kwon Do, gives a quick seminar in martial arts during a health fair at Somersworth High School.)
The event, which was held in the high school's cafetorium, was a free night of dinner and activities geared toward all students and parents in the Somersworth School District, said Sean Miller, the SAU 56's food service director.
He said the purpose of the fair was to reach out to the community and raise awareness about healthy habits, as well as provide education to the attendees.
"I think it's teaching the kids the right way to eat," he said. "You can eat things that are kind of fattening, but as long as you eat them in the right portion size then it's good. As the kids grow up, the healthier you eat, the healthier your body is going to be, and that's why we're promoting this so much in Somersworth."
Miller said the fair was organized by the Rollinsford/Somersworth Wellness Committee, which meets once a month and its members include himself and all five of the district's school nurses. He said this event wasn't the only attempt to get the students eating healthy, as there are initiatives in place every day in the schools, such as a program that provides fresh produce as daily snacks. He said all food items in the schools are also labeled with nutritional information so students know more about what they are putting in their bodies.
While several students said they came out to the event for the free dinner, which featured a chicken and broccoli Alfredo dish made with whole grain ziti and low-fat cream and milk, many said they came out for the activities.
Jeremiah Quirion, a fourth-grader at Hilltop Elementary School, said he enjoyed getting involved in the karate demonstration from Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy.
"I just wanted to come out and have fun," said Quirion, 10. "I liked punching things."
He said he thought it was important to keep your body healthy, and said he frequently eats healthy food such as oranges, his favorite fruit.
Tiara Phillips, a third-grader at Hilltop, attended because she said she thinks it's important to be active and practice healthy eating habits, two things she does often. She said she thinks students her age are fairly healthy, but suggested eating more fruits and vegetables as a way to be healthier. She said she noticed the biggest change in the way she felt when she made one particular diet change in 2008.
"I don't drink soda anymore," said Phillips, 9, who plays soccer. "It was kind of slowing me down during my running."
Parents without students in the district also came out to the event.
Patrick Kinneavy, a member of the Somersworth High School Class of 1997, said he wanted to get involved because he wants his 11-month-old daughter, Danielle, to eat healthier than he did growing up. Kinneavy said he remembers the school providing "a variety" of healthy menu options, but said he often bypassed those items in favor of the snack line, a decision he said he's "still paying the price for."
"I want to make sure when my kid gets to this age that I don't have to worry about her health," said Kinneavy, 30, who said he also came out to support his wife, who teaches at Maple Wood Elementary School. "I want to make sure (Danielle's) healthy."
Other activities at the health fair included dancing organized by Studio 109 in Gonic, jumping rope, music, and educational information from Blackman Chiropractic Center, McGregor Memorial EMS, and NH Healthy Kids medical insurance, among others.
A healthy dessert made by the Somersworth Career Technical Center's culinary program was also offered, although attendees with a sweet tooth had to go on a mile walk through the school led by high school students before they could eat the dessert, said Pat LeBlanc, the middle school's nurse.
Thank you Mr. Woodburn for a terrific testimonial. You are an inspiration to all of us and a great example of what it really means to be a martial artist and a leader. – Master Randall
Jake Woodburn said: 7/6/2010
I've loved mixed martial arts for a long time now, but only recently did my friend Stefan invite me into the class at the academy. And only recently did I discover what the martial arts are really about, discipline, respect and honesty. Since joining the academy I have been told that I have improved in many aspects of my life. My dad was the first to notice that I now have a much easier time approaching strangers and introducing myself than I previously had. My confidence in myself has sky rocketed, and I now feel comfortable in many situations that I would have been uncomfortable in before. I have become more of an honest person now, and I see many things in my life progressing as well. Since joining MRBBA, my grades have actually gone up. I now have a 3.1 GPA and am proud of my improvement over time. I also have learned to handle things better. I used to be a very emotional kid, and would get flustered fairly easily. But now I'm stronger and I know how to effectively manage my thoughts and emotions. I have to give a sincere thank you to everyone at MRBBA for helping me achieve all of this, and hopefully more in the future.
Saturday, June 12, four students ranging in age from 9 to 39 graduated to First Degree Black Belt. 
Bryan Truong
Nicole LaMarco
Diane DeVries
Greg Notaro
All did a fantastic job and were very well prepared.
Pictured above are the black belt candidates sparring and some of our 15 black belt judges who stepped onto the mat to give them a good test.
Congratulations to all!
If you would like to view our Black Belt Family Tree and read their essays prepared for the test, visit www.mrbba.com.
The Karate Kid movie opened this past weekend to sell-out crowds. Our demonstration team was there to celebrate the opening show and received great reviews from the captive audience of 200 in the theatre.
Mr. Dobson, our very own karate kid, staffed a table in the lobby to give everyone free information about our upcoming Bully Proof courses on June 22-23.
Register at www.mrbba.eventbrite.com.
Thanks also to Mr. P, Master L, and Ms. Hayes who helped hand out information as well.
Let’s all help put an end to bullying by providing kids with the confidence to stop being victims.
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