Paul Tough: Our Children Need More Adversity

The ideas presented in this book about teaching children's about Grit, Focus, Discipline, Self-Control, Perseverance etc is everything our martial arts education teaches at TheDOJO.

Paul Tough: Our Children Need More Adversity

The ideas presented in this book about teaching children's about Grit, Focus, Discipline, Self-Control, Perseverance etc is everything our martial arts education teaches at TheDOJO.

Youngsters Earn Next Rank Belts in Rutherford NJ TheDOJO

Youngsters earn next rank belts in Rutherford

OCTOBER 30, 2014   SOUTH BERGENITE

Youngsters earn next rank belts in Rutherford

TheDOJO, in Rutherford, continues to unleash human potential as evidenced in the recent children’s martial arts program belt test in which 25 4- to 6-year-olds were awarded their next rank belts. As part of their belt test training, the students were taught a robust, interactive curriculum covering topics such as fire safety and prevention and personal hygiene self-defense. But passing the belt test also requires some very impressive and measurable physical achievements: In the last eight weeks, the 4- to 6-year-olds each did more than 150 pushups and sit-ups. They also mastered self-defense techniques in the context of lessons concerning bullies and stranger danger. They learned how to punch, block and kick in order to protect themselves and in order to strengthen their bodies and their minds. Accordingly, they also learned about health and proper nutrition. Most of the youngest students also participated in an annual food drive which was completed in August. At TheDOJO, martial arts education is comprised of an intelligent curriculum specializing in wellness of the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Pictured: TheDOJO’s children’s martial arts Program (4- to 6-year-old) belt awardees celebrating their achievements with Sensei Dan Rominski and members of TheDOJO’s Leadership Team.

TheDOJO's 5th Annual Halloween Candy Collection for Operation Jersey Cares

Halloween Candy Drive 2014 Sweet Salute

Veteran’s Day Sweet Salute! TheDOJO’s 5th Annual Candy Collection 

for Operation Jersey Cares

TheDOJO is proud of the efforts of all of its students in recognition of its 5th Annual Halloween Candy Drive to support Operation Jersey Cares (www.operationjerseycares.org).  In honor of Veterans Day, students were asked to bring in their excess Halloween candy to donate to our armed forces.  TheDOJO’s Sweet Salute was conceived of and spearheaded by Maria Scala, one of its students, working on her Project-Based Leadership Training through TheDOJO’s intelligent curriculum.  

The candy provides a little sweetness to those men and women far from home serving their country overseas.  It also serves as a way for our soldiers to share something special with the children they encounter for whom candy is a true luxury.  The candy donated filled 16 shopping bags weighing in at approximately 330 pounds!  Marine Sergeants Domenick Monaco and Mario Monaco were on hand to thank students in person on Thursday, November 13th.  TheDOJO’s Sweet Salute is but one way that its martial artists take their training out of TheDOJO and into the world. 

To learn more about TheDOJO’s program, please contact Jennifer Gallo, Executive Director, 201-933-3050/ jennifer@TheDOJO.org, or visit us at www.TheDOJO.org.

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Sweet Salute! TheDOJO 5th Annual Candy Collection for Operation Jersey Cares

Come and support TheDOJO’s 5th Annual Halloween Candy Drive in support of Operation Jersey Cares (www.operationjerseycares.org).  We will be collecting excess Halloween candy again this year at TheDOJO from 3-7pm from November 1 - Nov 13.  This candy will be donated to our armed forces as a way to provide a little sweetness.  The military will pick up the candy at 6pm on Thursday, November 13th.  Come and meet Sergeant Gunny Mario Monaco!

This Project was first created by Maria Scala a former member of TheDOJO for her Project based Leadership Training.

10 Lessons for Girls Self-Defense

10 Lessons for Girls

Here is a very intelligent resource for teaching/opening up a dialogue with young girls about Self-Defense.  

This piece was created by one of my teachers & mentors Master Teacher Tom Callos.

Click this Link to be taken to the 10 Lessons  http://10lessons.tumblr.com 

Over the years at TheDOJO we have been teaching Intelligent Curriculum such as this piece.  From time to time I like to re-send these powerful messages out to everyone as a reminder these resources are available.  You may find more topics on our website under the Everything Self Defense tab atwww.TheDOJO.org

"In the following 10 lessons, I will touch upon these primary topics:" -Tom Callos

1. Attitude
2. Exercise
3. Diet
4. Self-Image (and the media)
5. Relationships, Dating, and Boys
6. Dangerous and Emergency Situations
7. Alcohol and Drugs
8. Environmental Self-Defense
9. Education
10. Sexism / Discrimination

Master Teacher Tom Callos may be reached at TomCallos@Gmail.com

Type 2 Diabetes 

Awareness & Prevention

One in three children will develop Type 2 diabetes so it just makes sense to discuss the awareness & prevention of this disease. This is a unique component of our modern day self-defense lessons for children, teens & adults. Through education we create awareness & through action we create a means for the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.  We discuss, educate & inspire a lifestyle of Healthy Eating & Regular Exercise.  This is yet another component of Intelligent Curriculum in our Martial Arts Education taught by Sensei Dan Rominski at TheDOJO.

Did You Know?

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise. By the year 2050, one in three people will have diabetes. Children from certain racial and ethnic groups are at higher risk, including African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American children.  If you have a family member with Diabetes you are more at risk in developing the disease.

What is Diabetes?

In type 1 diabetes, the body can no longer make any insulin. Insulin is a hormone your body needs to use glucose. Glucose is a sugar your body uses to give you energy. People with type 1 diabetes inject insulin every day in order to live. At this time, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented.

In type 2 diabetes, the body makes insulin. But, it may not make enough, the insulin it makes may not work well, or both.

Type 2 diabetes may be prevented or delayed for many years. 

Preventing Diabetes in Teens

Risk for Diabetes goes up if you have a family history or if you are overweight.

Age is also a risk factor for diabetes as a person’s risk increases after age 45.

However, the number of teens diagnosed with pre-diabetes and diabetes is growing.  For this age group, being overweight is their number one risk factor.  Risk for diabetes goes up if you have a family history or if you are overweight.

Preventing Type Two Diabetes In Children

Children and teens may be able to prevent diabetes or delay its onset for many years. Small changes can make a big difference. Even a small amount of weight loss can help prevent or delay diabetes.

Losing weight is hard, especially if you’re trying to do it by yourself.  Get the whole family involved.  After all, a healthy diet for preventing diabetes is a healthy diet for everyone.

Lose Weight By Eating Healthy

Here are some healthy eating tips the whole family can try.

Drink water — Limit sugar-sweetened drinks including, sodas, juices, sports drinks, and coffee drinks. These drinks add calories with little or no nutritional value.

Eat more fruits and vegetables — If fresh is not available, try frozen or canned fruits (in natural juice, not syrup) and vegetables. They’re more affordable, easy to cook and they don’t go bad!

Make healthy snack foods easy to find in the kitchen — Place grapes, carrots or plain popcorn on the counter.

Limit fast food — When you do choose fast food, make healthier choices:

Choose salads with dressing on the side

Choose foods that are grilled or broiled

Choose to eliminate Soda

Hold the mayo

Choose baked chips, salad or apples slices instead of french fries.

Order the kid-size meal

Learn how to Create Your Plate — Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables. For the remaining side, fill half with a lean protein, and the remaining quarter with carbs or starches, like brown rice or whole grain pasta.

Lose Weight By Getting Active

Limit sitting in front of a screen time to no more than 2 hours a day — This includes TV, computer, phone and video games.

Get moving — Children and teens should get 60 minutes a day of exercise most days of the week. Here are ways your family can be more physically active:

Walk, bike, or scooter to school. Try a “walking school bus” or supervised bike rides.

Attend Martial Arts lessons with a qualified instructor

Turn up the music and dance

Walk outside, in a mall, at a park, or in a museum

Join your local YMCA

Take the stairs instead of the elevator

Get off the bus a stop early and walk

Park at the far end of the lot

Walk around while talking on the phone or watching TV

Set Goals — Challenge your child, and yourself by setting small goals. Reward your successes with non-food items. (Ex. Having a sleepover, renting a movie, going shopping)

Get more tips on setting goals, healthy eating and staying active.

Warning Signs?

Children and teens with type 2 diabetes often feel no symptoms at all. However, be aware of some common symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Increased thirst

Frequent or nighttime urination

Blurry vision

Unusual fatigue

If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, contact a health care provider.

What is the A1C Test?

The A1c test is a blood test that provides information about a person’s average levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past 3 months. The A1C test is sometimes called the hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, or glycohemoglobin test. The A1C test is the primary test used for diabetes management and diabetes research.  Individuals with diabetes and those at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes can have a regular A1c test, also known as HbA1c, performed by their doctor.

Learn more about how our Intelligent Curriculum with Sensei Dan Rominski at TheDOJO

Visit our Website www.TheDOJO.org  Email us at SenseiDan@TheDOJO.org or call us at TheDOJO (201) 933-3050 from 3 pm to 8 pm EST.  

Article contents from www.Diabetes.org & www.DefeatDiabetes.org