Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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United Martial Arts Centers Weekly Updates 11/24/14
Good Morning Winner!
Here are your weekly UMAC Updates to keep you in the loop.
1. FOCUS: Self Defense
2. TIP OF THE WEEK: Boundaries - never let anyone within 2 feet of you that you don't know well
3. UMAC HOLIDAY SUPER SALE: Save 20-50% off martial arts gear and apparel
4. PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHT - Monday and Tuesday
5. NINJA GAME NIGHT: December 12th 6-9pm
6. UMAC CLOSED - 27th-30th Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Please help feed Hungry families in need this Holiday Season by purchasing a "Belt in the Bag"
Great gift for friends, family, employees, teachers and anyone you care about
$5 Donation to the Warwick Food Pantry
2 Weeks of Classes at UMAC and a Uniform
Birthday Party at UMAC
10% off at Fetch, Fizzy Lifting and a Free game of Pool at Village Billiards
10% off at Corbett's Cookies
1 Hour of Organization by Apple a Day
Save up to $100.00 on Home Improvements from Handy Tys
and MUCH MORE!
MAKE A DONATION ONLINE NOW
Thank you for your support
To Our Success
Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella
United Martial Arts Ceneters
43 West St
Warwick, NY 10990
845-987-1853
www.umacenters.com
United Martial Arts Centers Lounge
Here are your weekly UMAC Updates to keep you in the loop.
1. FOCUS: Self Defense
2. TIP OF THE WEEK: Boundaries - never let anyone within 2 feet of you that you don't know well
3. UMAC HOLIDAY SUPER SALE: Save 20-50% off martial arts gear and apparel
4. PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHT - Monday and Tuesday
5. NINJA GAME NIGHT: December 12th 6-9pm
6. UMAC CLOSED - 27th-30th Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Please help feed Hungry families in need this Holiday Season by purchasing a "Belt in the Bag"
Great gift for friends, family, employees, teachers and anyone you care about
$5 Donation to the Warwick Food Pantry
2 Weeks of Classes at UMAC and a Uniform
Birthday Party at UMAC
10% off at Fetch, Fizzy Lifting and a Free game of Pool at Village Billiards
10% off at Corbett's Cookies
1 Hour of Organization by Apple a Day
Save up to $100.00 on Home Improvements from Handy Tys
and MUCH MORE!
MAKE A DONATION ONLINE NOW
Thank you for your support
To Our Success
Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella
United Martial Arts Ceneters
43 West St
Warwick, NY 10990
845-987-1853
www.umacenters.com
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Meaning of the Taeguek Poomsae
MEANING OF THE TAEGUEK FORMS
Taeguek Il Jang
Taegeuk 1 Jang represents the symbol
of "Keon", one of the 8 Kwaes (divination signs), which means the
"heaven and yang". As the "Keon" symbolizes the beginning
of the creation of all thing in the universe, do does the Taegeuk 1 Jang in the
training of Taekwondo. This poomsae is characterized by its easiness in
practicing, largely consisting of walking and basic actions, such as
arae-makki, momtong-makki, momtong-jireugi, and ap-chagi. The 8th Kup-grade
trainees practice this poomsae.
of "Keon", one of the 8 Kwaes (divination signs), which means the
"heaven and yang". As the "Keon" symbolizes the beginning
of the creation of all thing in the universe, do does the Taegeuk 1 Jang in the
training of Taekwondo. This poomsae is characterized by its easiness in
practicing, largely consisting of walking and basic actions, such as
arae-makki, momtong-makki, momtong-jireugi, and ap-chagi. The 8th Kup-grade
trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek E Jang
Taegeuk 2 Jang symbolizes the
"Tae", one of the 8 divination signs, which signifies the inner
firmness and the outer softness. An introduction of the olgul-makki is a new
development of Taegeuk poomsae. The ap-chagi actions appear more frequently
than in Taegeuk 1 Jang. The 7th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Tae", one of the 8 divination signs, which signifies the inner
firmness and the outer softness. An introduction of the olgul-makki is a new
development of Taegeuk poomsae. The ap-chagi actions appear more frequently
than in Taegeuk 1 Jang. The 7th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Sam Jang
Taegeuk 3 Jang symbolizes the
"Ra", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent "hot and
bright". This is to encourage the trainees to harbor a sense of justice
and ardor for training. A successful accomplishment of this poomsae will give
the trainees a promotion to a blue belt. New actions are sonnal-mok-chigi and
sonnal -makki and dwit-kubi stance. This poomsae is characterized by successive
makki and chigi, and continued jireugis. Emphasis is laid on the counterattacks
against the opponent's chigi. The 6th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Ra", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent "hot and
bright". This is to encourage the trainees to harbor a sense of justice
and ardor for training. A successful accomplishment of this poomsae will give
the trainees a promotion to a blue belt. New actions are sonnal-mok-chigi and
sonnal -makki and dwit-kubi stance. This poomsae is characterized by successive
makki and chigi, and continued jireugis. Emphasis is laid on the counterattacks
against the opponent's chigi. The 6th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Sa Jang
Taegeuk 4 Jang symbolizes the
"Jin", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent the thunder
meaning great power and dignity. New techniques are sonnal-momtong-makki,
pyon-son-kkeut-jireugi, jebipoom-mok-chigi, yop-chagi, momtong- bakkat-makki,
deung-jumeok-olgul-apchigi and mikkeurombal [slipping foot] techniques. Various
movements in preparation for the kyorugi and lot of dwit-kubi cases
characterize it. The 5th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Jin", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent the thunder
meaning great power and dignity. New techniques are sonnal-momtong-makki,
pyon-son-kkeut-jireugi, jebipoom-mok-chigi, yop-chagi, momtong- bakkat-makki,
deung-jumeok-olgul-apchigi and mikkeurombal [slipping foot] techniques. Various
movements in preparation for the kyorugi and lot of dwit-kubi cases
characterize it. The 5th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek O Jang
Taegeuk 5
Jang symbolizes the "Son", one of the 8 divination signs, which
represent the wind, meaning both mighty force and calmness according to its
strength and weakness. New movements are me-jumeok-maeryo-chigi,
palkup-dollyo-chigi, yop-chagi & yop-jireugi, palkup-pyo-jeok-chigi and
such stances as kkoa-seogi, wen-seogi and oreun-seogi. This is characterized by
the successive makkis such as area-makki and momtong-makki and also the chigi
by thumbling after running. The 4th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Jang symbolizes the "Son", one of the 8 divination signs, which
represent the wind, meaning both mighty force and calmness according to its
strength and weakness. New movements are me-jumeok-maeryo-chigi,
palkup-dollyo-chigi, yop-chagi & yop-jireugi, palkup-pyo-jeok-chigi and
such stances as kkoa-seogi, wen-seogi and oreun-seogi. This is characterized by
the successive makkis such as area-makki and momtong-makki and also the chigi
by thumbling after running. The 4th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Yuk Jang
Taegeuk 6 Jang symbolizes the
"Kam", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents water, meaning
incessant flow and softness. New movements are han-sonnal-olgul-bakkat-makki,
dollyo-chagi, olgul-bakkat-makki and batang-son- momtong-makki in addition to
pyonhi-seogi [at-ease stance]. One should be careful to make the kicking foot
land on the ground correctly after dyollyo-chagi and to lower the hand by a
palm's length at the time of delivering a batang-son momtong-makki lower than in
the palmok-makki. This is practiced by the 3rd Kup-graders.
"Kam", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents water, meaning
incessant flow and softness. New movements are han-sonnal-olgul-bakkat-makki,
dollyo-chagi, olgul-bakkat-makki and batang-son- momtong-makki in addition to
pyonhi-seogi [at-ease stance]. One should be careful to make the kicking foot
land on the ground correctly after dyollyo-chagi and to lower the hand by a
palm's length at the time of delivering a batang-son momtong-makki lower than in
the palmok-makki. This is practiced by the 3rd Kup-graders.
Taeguek Chil Jang
Taegeuk 7 Jang symbolizes the
"Kan", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents the mountain,
meaning ponder and firmness. New movements are sonnal-arae-makkki,
batangson-kodureo-makki, bo-jumeok-kawi-makki, mureup-chigi,
momtong-hecho-makki, jechin-du-jumeok-momtong-jireugi, otkoreo-arae-makki,
pyojeok-chigi, yop-jireugi and such stances as beom-seogi and juchum-seogi.
Smooth connection of movements is important for training. The 2nd Kup-graders
practice this poomsae.
"Kan", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents the mountain,
meaning ponder and firmness. New movements are sonnal-arae-makkki,
batangson-kodureo-makki, bo-jumeok-kawi-makki, mureup-chigi,
momtong-hecho-makki, jechin-du-jumeok-momtong-jireugi, otkoreo-arae-makki,
pyojeok-chigi, yop-jireugi and such stances as beom-seogi and juchum-seogi.
Smooth connection of movements is important for training. The 2nd Kup-graders
practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Pal Jang
Taegeuk 8 Jang symbolizes the
"Kon", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents
"Yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the
beginning and the end. This is the last of the 8 Taegeuk poomsaes, which may
enable the trainees to undergo the Dan [black belt] promotion test. New
movements are dubal-dangsong-bakkat-palmok-momtong-kodureo-bakkat-makki,
twio-chagi, and palkup-dollyo-chigi. Emphasis must be laid on the accuracy of
stepping and the difference between jumping-over kick and dubal-dangsong
[alternate jumping kick in the air]. The 1st Kup-graders practice this poomsae.
"Kon", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents
"Yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the
beginning and the end. This is the last of the 8 Taegeuk poomsaes, which may
enable the trainees to undergo the Dan [black belt] promotion test. New
movements are dubal-dangsong-bakkat-palmok-momtong-kodureo-bakkat-makki,
twio-chagi, and palkup-dollyo-chigi. Emphasis must be laid on the accuracy of
stepping and the difference between jumping-over kick and dubal-dangsong
[alternate jumping kick in the air]. The 1st Kup-graders practice this poomsae.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
United Martial Arts Centers Lounge
A faint but discernible dividing
line separates achievers from dreamers. What makes the difference?
line separates achievers from dreamers. What makes the difference?
Attitude. Achievers have a can-do
attitude that sets them apart from mere dreamers. Achievers are sold out to
success—no matter the obstacles—and they are willing to put forth the effort
and pay the price of success.
attitude that sets them apart from mere dreamers. Achievers are sold out to
success—no matter the obstacles—and they are willing to put forth the effort
and pay the price of success.
Here are 10 tips to reveal your own
can-do attitude:
can-do attitude:
1. Disown your helplessness. Can-do people aggressively pursue solutions, and, in the
process, uncover creative solutions others never even try to find. Rather than
wallowing in helplessness, can-do leaders search diligently to overcome the
obstacles in front of them.
process, uncover creative solutions others never even try to find. Rather than
wallowing in helplessness, can-do leaders search diligently to overcome the
obstacles in front of them.
2. Take the bull by the horns. Can-do people are fearless. They go straight to the source
of their solution. Their very effort commands attention as they wrestle a
problem to the ground with expediency. They don’t wait; they initiate.
of their solution. Their very effort commands attention as they wrestle a
problem to the ground with expediency. They don’t wait; they initiate.
3. Enter the no whining zone. Can-do people abstain from complaining. They recognize its
futility and guard their minds and mouths against indulging in this
time-wasting activity.
futility and guard their minds and mouths against indulging in this
time-wasting activity.
4. Put on another’s pair of shoes. Can-do people empathize with others. They attempt to see
any predicament from the other person’s perspective in order to make the best
decisions.
any predicament from the other person’s perspective in order to make the best
decisions.
5. Nurture Your Passion. Can-do people are immune to burnout. They love what they do
because they’ve learned how to fuel the fire that keeps them moving. The prize
is not given to the person who’s the smartest, nor to the person with the
advantages in resources and position, but to the person with passion.
because they’ve learned how to fuel the fire that keeps them moving. The prize
is not given to the person who’s the smartest, nor to the person with the
advantages in resources and position, but to the person with passion.
6. Walk the second mile. Can-do people exceed expectations. While others settle for
an acceptable solution, they aren’t satisfied until they have achieved the
unimagined. They set expectations for themselves higher than what is dictated
by the people or situations around them.
an acceptable solution, they aren’t satisfied until they have achieved the
unimagined. They set expectations for themselves higher than what is dictated
by the people or situations around them.
7. Quit stewing and start doing. Can-do people TAKE ACTION. While others are crippled by
worry, fear and anxiety, they have the fortitude to press forward. The perfect
moment when all is safe and assured may never arrive, so why wait for it?
worry, fear and anxiety, they have the fortitude to press forward. The perfect
moment when all is safe and assured may never arrive, so why wait for it?
8. Can-do people can adjust to change. They don’t get caught
griping about an unexpected curve in the road. They accept transition with an
optimistic outlook.
griping about an unexpected curve in the road. They accept transition with an
optimistic outlook.
9. Follow through to the end. Can-do people not only initiate, they finish. They are
self-starters with the capacity to close the deal.
self-starters with the capacity to close the deal.
10. Expect a return as a result of
your commitment. If you make an all-out commitment
with a can-do attitude, expect a return. Passionate commitment is contagious,
and resources follow resolve. Committed leaders will reap rewards and find open
doors as others are drawn to the excitement and energy emanating from them.
your commitment. If you make an all-out commitment
with a can-do attitude, expect a return. Passionate commitment is contagious,
and resources follow resolve. Committed leaders will reap rewards and find open
doors as others are drawn to the excitement and energy emanating from them.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
5 Steps to Healthy Aging
Everybody ages. It’s inevitable and a fact of life. But aging doesn’t
have to mean slowing down or settling for less-than-perfect health.
It’s time to say goodbye to the ways people have aged in the past and
introduce a new way to age. Embracing recent medical and nutritional
research, scientists at Isagenix are seeking out ways to best keep the
body in a youthful state.
As with all aspects of health, no one product is the answer. Instead, Isagenix offers the Total Health and Longevity System with Product B® IsaGenesis®.
This system of products is formulated to target the physiological
changes associated with accelerated aging: muscle loss, weight gain,
oxidative stress, insufficient micronutrient intake, and threatened
cellular integrity.
Here are 5 steps to combat unwanted, age-related changes.
Step 1. Age Strong
Age-related muscle wasting, or sarcopenia, is caused by inadequate
dietary protein intake, lack of exercise, increased oxidative stress,
and other nutritional imbalances. People who are physically inactive can
lose as much as 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade after
age 30. With 24 grams of the right type of protein including whey
protein rich in branched-chain amino acids, the IsaLean® Shake supports optimal protein absorption and effective muscle building for aging adults.
Step 2. Age Lean
With age-related muscle loss comes fat gain. Adults can gain as much
as 1/2 a pound of fat every year after age 30. It’s not surprising then
that more than one-third of U.S. adults over age 65 are obese (1). The
Isagenix Healthy Aging solution combines protein rich Shake Days with
very low calorie-intake Cleanse Days to build muscle, burn fat, and
assist with long-term weight maintenance. Making Cleanse Days a lifelong
habit can also assist with healthy aging.
Step 3. Age Happy
One of the greatest contributors to premature aging is stress. While
short bursts of the stress hormone, cortisol, can help avoid
life-threatening situations (think “fight or flight”), chronically
elevated levels create an imbalance of oxidative stress within the body
leading to serious health consequences over time (2, 3). Priming the
body with the Adaptogens found in Ionix® Supreme can help strengthen your capacity to resist and reduce the effects of stress.
Step 4: Age Nourished
Ageless Essentials™ with Product B® IsaGenesis®
is more than a vitamin pack. It contains the right amounts of vitamins,
minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants in convenient A.M. and
P.M. packs to complement your diet and support healthy aging. The
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2010
shows that nearly the entire U.S. population is at risk of vitamin and
mineral insufficiency—and older adults are no exception.
Step 5. Age Protected
An important part of healthy aging is maintaining the integrity of
the 100 trillion cells that make up the body, specifically by supporting
telomere health. These little clusters of DNA at the end of chromosomes
provide cellular protection and allow cells to divide and replicate—an
essential function for tissue growth. Product B® IsaGenesis® is scientifically designed to deliver optimal levels of active ingredients targeted to support telomere health.
Aging is a complex interaction of genetics, chemistry, physiology,
and behavior. With this in mind, Isagenix is committed to creating
products and systems supported by science to establish a new way to
age—one that’s defined by a high quality of life.
References
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have to mean slowing down or settling for less-than-perfect health.
It’s time to say goodbye to the ways people have aged in the past and
introduce a new way to age. Embracing recent medical and nutritional
research, scientists at Isagenix are seeking out ways to best keep the
body in a youthful state.
As with all aspects of health, no one product is the answer. Instead, Isagenix offers the Total Health and Longevity System with Product B® IsaGenesis®.
This system of products is formulated to target the physiological
changes associated with accelerated aging: muscle loss, weight gain,
oxidative stress, insufficient micronutrient intake, and threatened
cellular integrity.
Here are 5 steps to combat unwanted, age-related changes.
Step 1. Age Strong
Age-related muscle wasting, or sarcopenia, is caused by inadequate
dietary protein intake, lack of exercise, increased oxidative stress,
and other nutritional imbalances. People who are physically inactive can
lose as much as 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade after
age 30. With 24 grams of the right type of protein including whey
protein rich in branched-chain amino acids, the IsaLean® Shake supports optimal protein absorption and effective muscle building for aging adults.
Step 2. Age Lean
With age-related muscle loss comes fat gain. Adults can gain as much
as 1/2 a pound of fat every year after age 30. It’s not surprising then
that more than one-third of U.S. adults over age 65 are obese (1). The
Isagenix Healthy Aging solution combines protein rich Shake Days with
very low calorie-intake Cleanse Days to build muscle, burn fat, and
assist with long-term weight maintenance. Making Cleanse Days a lifelong
habit can also assist with healthy aging.
Step 3. Age Happy
One of the greatest contributors to premature aging is stress. While
short bursts of the stress hormone, cortisol, can help avoid
life-threatening situations (think “fight or flight”), chronically
elevated levels create an imbalance of oxidative stress within the body
leading to serious health consequences over time (2, 3). Priming the
body with the Adaptogens found in Ionix® Supreme can help strengthen your capacity to resist and reduce the effects of stress.
Step 4: Age Nourished
Ageless Essentials™ with Product B® IsaGenesis®
is more than a vitamin pack. It contains the right amounts of vitamins,
minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants in convenient A.M. and
P.M. packs to complement your diet and support healthy aging. The
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2010
shows that nearly the entire U.S. population is at risk of vitamin and
mineral insufficiency—and older adults are no exception.
Step 5. Age Protected
An important part of healthy aging is maintaining the integrity of
the 100 trillion cells that make up the body, specifically by supporting
telomere health. These little clusters of DNA at the end of chromosomes
provide cellular protection and allow cells to divide and replicate—an
essential function for tissue growth. Product B® IsaGenesis® is scientifically designed to deliver optimal levels of active ingredients targeted to support telomere health.
Aging is a complex interaction of genetics, chemistry, physiology,
and behavior. With this in mind, Isagenix is committed to creating
products and systems supported by science to establish a new way to
age—one that’s defined by a high quality of life.
References
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “State of Aging and Health in America.” Retrieved on September 16, 2014 from: www.cdc.gov/features/agingandhealth/state_of_aging_and_health_in_america_2013.pdf
- Morley, et al. From sarcopenia to frailty: a road less traveled. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2014 Mar;5(1):5-8.
- Nabi et al. Increased risk of coronary heart disease among
individuals reporting adverse impact of stress on their health: the
Whitehall II prospective cohort study. European Heart Journal, 2013.
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
How United Martial Arts Centers Helped me Develop Leadership
To be a leader is not to command, but to be a guide. UMAC has taught me
that. Throughout my first year at UMAC I watched the higher ranks above
me closely. They always gave and give their full enthusiasm, support,
generosity and dedication to not only UMAC students, but visitors as well. To
know these people for year and see their moral stance is just as equally
strong in the community as in the Dojang. They display patience, understanding,
and encouragement.They want to be positive a influence not just in the Dojang,
but to also carry that responsibility and integrity throughout all aspects of
their lives. That's what I strive to be everyday.
I want to help others by guiding them to a pure positive mental attitude
just as my peers have for me. There are literal leaders of course, ones who
have to make challenging decisions, but the best kind of leader is the one that
is for team effort and clearing the path to a resolution that is within sight.
Since becoming a student at UMAC I feel I have become a voice of reason and
inspiration to so many people in my life. I now know that I have the motivation
to say "YES I CAN" with any challenge I meet. By being this positive
person (which once I was not) I am can find the words for others to help others
persevere.
Without UMAC, I wouldn't be a better example to my loved ones, coworkers,
friends, and acquaintances. It is an honor to be on The Leadership Team and
apply all the teachings from my fellow training instructors, instructors,
masters, and my grand master at every available opportunity in my life. The
efficient ways I have learned to inspire a healthy mind, body, and spirit are
unparalleled to anything else I have been are part of. With this advancement in
my training I vow to pursue my quest to be the best example I can be in and
outside of The Dojang.
Sincerely and Gratefully,
Training Instructor Vega
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
5 Keys to Enlightenment
1.
I should
become more Truthful - when I am sincere to myself i can discover my real self
I should
become more Truthful - when I am sincere to myself i can discover my real self
2.
I have no right to blame anyone - If I were in
the same circumstance of situations I would have done the same thing
I have no right to blame anyone - If I were in
the same circumstance of situations I would have done the same thing
3.
Do not try to be acknowledged by others and or
things - Regardless of whether the worldly subjects are aware or not the
universe know the truth
Do not try to be acknowledged by others and or
things - Regardless of whether the worldly subjects are aware or not the
universe know the truth
4.
I must do only good things for others and or
things - What good things are done for worldly subjects will be recognized by
the universe as a reward
I must do only good things for others and or
things - What good things are done for worldly subjects will be recognized by
the universe as a reward
5.
I should become wiser - Through my improved
wisdom, I can help others from becoming unhappy of fall into dangerous
situations
I should become wiser - Through my improved
wisdom, I can help others from becoming unhappy of fall into dangerous
situations
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