Home School Workshops

We are doing 2 separate 1 hour workshops aimed at Home Schooled Children of the Redmond area. These workshops are free and open to any Home Schooled student 5 years of age and up.

Tuesday July 28th – 1pm-2pm

Thursday Aug. 6th – 11am-12pm

If you are a Home School Family, or know someone who may be interested, please call the school to sign up. (425) 869-6600

Thank you Ms. Yanira Gale for helping set up and organize these workshops. Her son Alex is a star student here at Washington Black Belt Academy!

Feel The Heat

10 WAYS TO BEAT HEAT EXHAUSTION

In the high heat of the summer, especially when you are exercising, your body temperature starts to climb. Your body has its own way of dealing with this problem. It sweats! Depending on how high your temperature begins to rise again, the sweating returns. This sweat-evaporate-sweat cycle can happen many times a day.

But watch out! If you push yourself too hard on really hot days, you can become very sick. You may have:

• cool, clammy, pale skin
• a dry mouth
• a weak, tired feeling
• a headache
• dizzy spells
• muscle cramps
• nausea, and sometimes vomiting

All of these signs may mean you are suffering from a problem known as heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion happens when your body loses an unusual amount of water and salt, mostly through sweating. (Ever noticed how sweat tastes salty?) If you notice the signs of heat exhaustion, get out of the heat, sip some cool liquids, and let an adult know. You should probably be seen by a doctor.

Luckily, it takes time for heat exhaustion to develop, and it can be prevented.

Learn to:

· Get out of the sun right away if you show any signs of heat exhaustion.

· Avoid exercising at the hottest times of the day, usually between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the summer.

· Shorten your exercise periods in temperatures higher than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

· Drink water, or sports drinks if you are sweating a lot.

· Drink lots of liquids, even before you are actually thirsty. Don’t gulp, sip!

· Avoid staying in closed, hot places.

· Avoid caffeine; it speeds up fluid loss.

· Try to cool off if you are feeling very hot.

· Wear loose-fitting clothing in natural fabrics, like cotton, so sweat can evaporate.

· Wear a shady hat with vents.

Remember, the sun is a powerful thing. Use sunscreen, drink lots of fluids, and watch out for your friends and family! Stay cool!

”To train or not to train”

Here is an article that I came across the other day. Hopefully it helps you make some informed decisions!

Reasons to keep your child home from martial arts class:

Pinkeye

Ringworm

Chicken Pox, Measles, etc

Flu and other airborne illnesses

Head Lice, Scabbies

Feverish

Poison Ivy

Some conditions are serious enough to warrant staying home and missing class. Be sure to call the school and leave a message explaining any absence so the instructor can plan for future lessons.

Reasons to bring your child to watch class, but not participate:

Bad behaviour in school or at home

Injuries (Broken bones, stitches, etc)

Muscle strains or joint sprains

Bronchitis

Students who watch but do not participate can be motivated to return to classes quickly. For this reason, it can be a useful vehicle for correcting behaviour outside of the academy. Some ailments are not serious enough to warrant missing the class, but may limit participation. Students who come to watch when they cannot participate can still experience the lessons of the day and stay up to date on the material covered.

Reasons to participate with special precautions for your child:

Asthma

Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

ADD/HD and other Behavioural Disorders

Irregular Heartbeat

Hepatitis/Blood borne pathogens

Previous neck or back injuries

Extruding Xyphoid Process

Near-Sightedness

Certain conditions require special precautions to avoid injury or complications. It is important to notify the instructor if any of the above conditions are present, so the appropriate steps can be taken to allow the student to participate, as some of these conditions can affect the safety of your child and the other class participants.

Thank You.

Stay safe,

Mr. Andrews