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Hapkido Baston Cane Seminar Cali Colombia

Claire Poulton — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:17:47 +0000

SEMINAR OF HAPKIDO WITH GRAND MASTER RICHARD HACKWORTH IN CALI COLOMBIA

CANE BASTON AND HAPKIDO TECHNIQUES

Seminar Tour Colombia for Haemukwan Hapkido School Owners – November 12 – 21, 2009

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8 Herbs For Ultimate Health & Wellbeing

richardhackworth — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:28:04 +0000

Herbs are capable of greatly enhancing health.

Here are 8 of the best for supreme health and wellness.

Avena sativa
Also known as oats, this herb has a variety of uses. It prevents nevous exhaustion, decreases ongoing anxiety and stress and acts as a tonic for the nerves. Avena sativa contains high levels of vitamin B and other minerals and nutrients. These are important for the optimum functioning of the nervous system.
Calendula
More commonly known as marigold, calendula is capable of curing acne and glandular fever. It also acts as a great herb for detoxing the body. Calendula increases the flow of bile which makes it ideal for conditions that involve the swelling of the lymph nodes. This makes it ideal for treating skin conditions, especially acne.
Echinacea
Also known as purple coneflower, echinacea can do a lot for your health. It can cure colds and flu, minor infections, heals wounds, decreases the presence of acne and reduces allergies. It works by balancing the immune system so that it can work at its optimum level.
Eleutherococcus
Also known as Siberian ginseng. The root of eleutherococcus is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances which helps the body’s metabolism to cope with changes in levels of physical and psychological stress. Note: should not be taken by diabetics, epileptics or schizophrenics.
Helianthus
Also known as Jerusalem artichoke, this herb is native to North America and can be used for controlling weight and controlling the appetite. It works by slowing down the rate at which sugars are broken down in the body meaning food will give you energy for a longer period of time. This reduces hunger.
Kelp
Also known as macrocystis pyrifera, kelp is capable of increasing metabolism and also as a detox herb. Kelp contains a vast quantity of iodine. When the body has higher levels of iodine the thyroid gland will become more active which raises the body’s metabolism.
Milk Thistle
Also known as silybum marianum, milk thistle aids liver health, detoxing the body (especially hangovers) and increasing fat metabolism. Milk thistle can also reduce the appearance of psoriasis. This herb contains a high quantity of a substance named silymarin which is able to prevent liver cell damage by stimulating the regeneration of liver cells. The liver is the most important organ when it comes to detoxing, which is why this herb is so advantageous when performing a detox.
Passiflora
More commonly known as passion flower. Passiflora is a fantastic herb for assisting with a number of psychological problems, including mild depression, nervous exhaustion, nervous tension, anxiety and stress. Passiflora attach selectively to benzodiazepene receptors which helps to calm the nerves.

About the author:
Master Chang Kyo Oh is a Hapkido and Sword Master in Chollanamdo, South Korea. He is the Technical Director of the World Sword Arts Federation and is currently completing his studies for a degree in Natural Medicine. He can be reached at World Sword Arts

Welcome To World Martial Arts Magazine

Claire Poulton — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:35:02 +0000

Welcome to World Martial Arts Magazine. This is where we will post the Archived Articles from Previous magazine issues.

Five Key Areas To Evaluate Before Opening Any Martial Art School

Claire Poulton — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:49:05 +0000

By Master Fred Parks

Any successful venture into the world of martial arts business will require a great deal of scrutiny and evaluation. To ensure your success you must evaluate five key areas.

The First Area Is Your Product

Like it or not, your martial arts classes are treated like a service or product. You have to ask yourself is this a service or product that people want and can afford? Does it offer the user true value? Is it good enough for your mother, brother or best friend and would they buy it even if it wasn’t you selling it? Is it something that you can believe in? Will your customers (students) keep coming to class on their own or will you have to convince them every class that they should come back again?

The Second Area To Consider Is The Need In The Marketplace

Is there a true need for what you teach and offer?

How will you make it available to people? (full time school or part time program). Does what you teach and offer appeal to the masses or only a few like minded rough necks? What about competition from other well established schools and how will you overcome their presence?

The Third Area To Evaluate Is The Company

Are you going to partner with a strong existing school or company from another area for support? If you start a brand new company will you be stable and well capitalized? Does your support partner have a good growth record? Are they successful or are they another start-up? What do the industry analysts say? Have you checked with a professional association about start-up assistance and support?

The Timing By Far Is The Most Important Area To Be Considered

The key to success in any industry is to get in front of the growth curve, what the experts call “First Mover Advantage”. What time of the year do most schools have their best enrollment numbers and are you going to be open in time for that boom season?

The Final Area Of Evaluation Is The Compensation

Is there really any money in this or is it another dream? How soon can you begin making money? Although no instructor truly does it for the money, you can’t do it without the money. Is there a plan or billing process in place or can you get a billing service to handle it? Is there residual income or are you going to have to sign up new people every week to keep operational money coming in?

If you can answer all these questions then you are probably prepared to open a school that will have long term success. If not, I suggest a great deal of research and training before you jump blindly into the martial arts business.

About the author:
Fred Parks is a traditional TangSooDo Master and star of “The Martial Arts Success Show” on the Action Radio Network Tune in each week to hear his friendly and effective advice for traditional school owners.