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January is almost over! Have you started your 2012 exercise program yet? Well if you haven’t here are three great reasons to start exercising with martial arts. Reason one is that it burns major calories. research shows that a martial arts program like taekwondo or kickboxing burns more calories than almost all other exercises out there. Reason two it has a built-in goal system with feedback. Many types of exercise do not provide any form of feedback on progress. In  the martial arts you have a belt system where you are promoted when you improve and accomplish your goals. Reason three is can be done by the whole family. That’s right everyone in the family can participate and train together. You can come to a class and train as a family! The family that kicks together sticks together. Call your local martial arts school and set up a trial lesson today. Your family will love it!

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It’s time for our annual health fair and kick-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. On Saturday Feb. 4th from 11am-1pm we will host four speakers to educate the community on various health related issues. We have a financial expert coming in and talking about your financial health, an insurance agent to explain the new insurance laws, an MD is coming in to discuss how to keep yourself young and active, and an EMT/Firefighter to discuss in home safety and first aid. Throughout the day members of our school will kick to raise money for St. Jude. This will be a very informative day to benefit the kids of St. Jude. The Health fair is free so stop in and visit us during the fair and get some valuable insight on how to keep yourself healthy. Give us a call at 239-997-8990 or visit our webpage www.griffinsmartialarts.com .

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How is the start of 2012 for you? Are you off and running or sluggishly moving along? Remember the best way to start anything is step one. Reading the first line of a book will help you get going and read to the end. The first step on a walk will help you get around the corner. The first day of working out will get you closer to your exercise goal. We are now heading into week two of 2012. What did you plan on starting this year and has the first step been taken? Do not wait today can be the day to start. If you have taken the first step  congrats and keep going. Remember perseverance and patience can help you accomplish anything!

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