Acupressure points can stimulate your self-curative abilities.

 

An Acupressure Chart is the road map for locating acupressure points for beginners and advanced practitioners.

    If you’re an acupressure beginner, you may find the guidelines below helpful for relieving most of your apprehensions, fears or doubts about applying acupressure to yourself. This may also answer some of your basic questions about how to apply pressure to the acupressure points. Follow the five guidelines I have provided and use common sense, and you’ll find acupressure is safe.

1. Apply pressure gradually and slowly. Hold with a light, steady pressure for 1 to 3 minutes. If you are sore, use less pressure. If less pressure is still tender, use light touch. However, if you’re muscular or like deeper pressure, you can increase the pressure until it hurts good. Always hold the acupressure points lightly for a minute before coming off the points.  For best results, relax in a very comfortable position with your eyes closed, and breathe deeply for at least 5 to 10 minutes afterward. This deep relaxation enables the acupressure points to balance the systems and healing energy within your body.

There is a new movie called The Last Call At The Oasis that is soon to be released.  According to the Huffington Post, the Last Call at the Oasis highlights the global water crisis but opines that the “glass is half full.”

A new enviro documentary about water by the “company that brought you An Inconvenient Truth, Food, Inc. andWaiting for Superman” [video] attempts to accomplish three things: inspire you with the beauty of water, scare the bejesus out of you about a “global water crisis” that is “the central issue facing our world this century,” and at the same time leave you with an optimistic message that there are solutions to “this problem if we are willing to act now.”

Below is the trailer for the movie.

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I have read several articles over the last 6 months that have talked about water being the “new gold” – meaning there will be a scarcity of clean fresh water in the next 20 years, where countries could end up going to war to insure they have an adequate supply for their population.

Just another reasons why we need to protect this precious resource!

Yes?

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

I just came across this beautifully produced film about the life of a plastic bag and where it ends up.  

If you know anything about my school, we practice environmental self defense.  Yes, I am passionate about enjoying the world outside our houses, but no, I am not some environmental whacko.

I just think it makes good sense to try and conserve our natural resources and protect our planet!

As martial artists, we train to protect ourselves or a loved one in the event of assualt.

Is there really any difference when it comes to protecting our precious planet?

If you would like to find out about my school and the programs we offer, please give us a call at 803-462-9425 or email me at samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com and we will schedule an appointment within the next few days.

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Scott Sonnon is a world class martial artist and physical fitness expert.  He has been involved in creating some very cutting edge workout routines that combine body weight strength training, flexitilbity and cardio.

He also has a very fine philosophy about training and living life to your highest potential.

Here is a quote that I recently read from him that I love!

Scott Sonnon    

 “First, they pay no attention to you or your idea. Then, they scoff and dismiss it as nonsense. Then, they attack your idea to discredit you. Then, they claim they’ve been doing it long before you “made a fortune” by commercializing their idea. Then, you win.

Don’t expect people to shower you with adulation. Don’t do it for the pat on the back, or the plaque on the wall. Because you’re going to need to thicken your skin if you truly have something of value to contribute to the world.

Being original and unique often means standing alone. Be strong enough to be original. Be courageous enough to be uniquely you.”

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

I saw this from Facebook page Live Laugh Love.

The art of living is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive…. Alan Watts

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

I have been doing some research trying to focus on eating a healthier selection of food and limit my intake of sugar.  For me, this has been a herculean task, as I have been drinking soda since college and admitedly, I am addicted to it.

I also have been trying to limit my passion for fast food!  Another habit that started later in high school.

When I was growing up, I hardly ever ate any fast food, and I think my mom did a pretty good job of giving us a variety of fruits and vegtables.  However, as the years went on, I developed some really bad eating habits.

In doing my research, one of the interesting things I have come across is a paleo lifesty, which looks at how our ancestors historically ate and exercised and recommends a similar lifestyle and diet.

I recently came across this chart, which really does a nice job of explaining the thought process behind the “paleo craze”

There are many excellent books on paleo, I would recommend you start with The Paleo Solution.

Enjoy the chart!

Learn more about the Paleo Diet.

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

At Samurai Karate Studio, we practice environmental self defense!

For the record, I’m not some environmental “whacko”.  I just believe we ALL have a responsibility to protect and conserve our planet’s natural resources.  To me, this is just smart SELF DEFENSE.

I realize the US economy and the world’s, for that matter, is addicted to oil.  And we currently need oil to keep our country moving forward.  However, I believe we can develop our oil resources in a smart way, with less impact to the environment.  Of course, we need to be developing alternative fuel sources at the same time, so that eventually, we can become less dependent on oil.

There is currently a lot of controversy about the tar sands of Canada.  I wanted to find out more about them.

If you follow my work, you know I am a huge fan of TED, an online lecture series that covers a wide range of topics.  In the video below, you will meet Garth Lenz, who is an award winning conservation photographer whose work has been seen in shows around the globe. Recently he appeared at a TEDx event in Victoria, BC Canada with his exhibition, The True Cost of Oil.

Through Lenz’s photography, this exhibit showcases the beauty of some of Canada’s pristine environments—and the dire impact that tar sands oil extraction has on them.

I really had no idea of the complete devastation to the environment that these mines are responsible for.  Nor did I realize they are encroaching of some of the most pristine rain forests located in the north.

I often remind my students that we practice our self defense techniques over and over – so that hopefully, in the event we were ever attacked, we would be prepared to defend ourselves from harm.

Well, I think we need to consider taking action to DEFEND ourselves (and our planet) from the devestating consequences of extracting oil from these tar sands.

How?

Start by aking action and calling your state Congressman or Senator – to voice your concerns about the tar sands, before it is too late.  Get involved. Stay informed.

That is good self defense!

Yes?

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425

The below document is a proposed anti-bullying statue that states can use to as a guideline for anti-bullying legislation.  It was provided by The Bully Project.

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
MODEL K-12 BULLYING PREVENTION STATUTE

(A) Prohibited Activities:
(1) Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Cyberbullying, prohibited:

(a) No student shall be subjected to harassment, intimidation, bullying, or
cyberbullying in any public educational institution,

(i) During any education program or activity; or
(ii) While in school, on school equipment or property, in school vehicles,
on school buses, at designated school bus stops, at school-sponsored
activities, at school-sanctioned events; or
(iii) Through the use of data, telephone or computer software that is
accessed through a computer, computer system, or computer network of
any public educational institution.

(b) As used in this Act, Kharassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullyingL
means any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication
including, but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by a studentMs
actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or ethnicity,
sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, gender,
gender identity and expression, or other distinguishing personal
characteristic, or based on association with any person identified above,
when the written, verbal or physical act or electronic communication is
intended to:
(i) Physically harm a student or damages the student’s property; or
(ii) Substantially interfere with a studentMs educational opportunities; or
11(iii) Be so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating
or threatening educational environment; or
(iv) Substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.

(c) As used in this Section, Kelectronic communicationL means any
communication through an electronic device including but not limited to a
telephone, cellular phone, computer or pager,which communication
includes but is not limited to E-Mail, instant messaging, text messages,
blogs, mobile phones, pagers, online games, and Web sites.
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(B) School Board Requirements and Responsibilities
(1) Each school district shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation,
bullying and cyberbullying, which includes the definition in this Act.

(2) The school district shall involve students, parents, administrators, school staff,
school volunteers, community representatives, and local law enforcement agencies
in the process of adopting the policy. The school district policy must be
implemented in a manner that is ongoing throughout the school year and
integrated with a school’s curriculum, a school’s discipline policies, and other
violence prevention efforts.
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(3) The policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components:
(a) Notice
(i) A statement prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or
cyberbullying of a student, as defined above;
(ii)A statement prohibiting retaliation or false accusation against a target,
witness or one with reliable information about an act of bullying,
harassment and intimidation;
(iii) A requirement that all students are protected regardless of their status
under the law;

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Source:(A)(1)(a) adapted from FS 1006.147; A.C.A. § 6-18-514; AZ.R.S. Ann. § 15-341
(A)(1)(b) adapted from WA St. 28A.300.285 ; NJ 18A 37-14 ; Iowa Code Ann. § 280.28

(A)(1)(c) adapted from MD. Ann. Ed § 7-424
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Source: (B)(2) FS 1006.147
12(iv) A statement of how the policy is to be publicized, including
requirements that: annual written notice of the policy is provided to
parents, guardians, staff, volunteers, and students, with age appropriate
language for students; the policy is posted throughout all schools in the
district, including but not limited to cafeterias, school bulletin boards,
administration offices, and the school districtMs Web site; and the policy is
included in all student and employee handbooks;

(v) A procedure for providing immediate notification to the parents or
guardian of a victim of, harassment, intimidation, bullying or
cyberbullying and the parents or guardian of the perpetrator of the
harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying;
(vi) The identification by job title of school officials responsible for ensuring
that the policy is implemented.
(vii) A statement that this policy will apply to an electronic communication
whether or not this conduct originated on school property or with school
equipment so long as:
(1) a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the
act will have the effect of harming a student or damaging the
studentMs property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm
to his or her person or damage to his or her property; and has the
effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students in
such a way as to cause substantial disruption in, or substantial
interference with, the orderly operation of the school; or
(2) the act is directed specifically at students and intended for the
purpose of disrupting school, and has a high likelihood of
succeeding in that purpose.
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Source: (B)(3)(a)(i) ORS §339.356(2)(a)-(b)
(B)(3)(a)(ii) Alaska Stat. § 14.33.200-250
(B)(3)(a)(iii) Utah Code 53A-11a
(B)(3)(a)(vi) adapted from A.C.A. § 6-18-514; FLS § 1006.147
(B)(3)(a)(v) FLS § 1006.147

(B)(3)(a)(vi) ORS §339.362
(B)(3)(a)(viii) adapted from A.C.A. § 6-18-514(b)(2) and NJ St 18A:37-14(2)
13(b) Reporting and Investigations
(i) A procedure for reporting an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or
cyberbullying, including a provision that permits a person to report such act
anonymously. No formal disciplinary action shall be taken solely on the
basis of an anonymous report;
(ii) A requirement that any school employee that has reliable information
that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that a person is a target of
harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying shall immediately report
it to the principal or the principalMs designee;

(iii) A procedure for each school to document any prohibited incident that
is reported and a procedure to report all incidents of, harassment,
intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying and the resulting consequences,
including discipline and referrals, to the Board of Education on a semiannual basis;
(iv) A procedure for reporting to law enforcement all acts of harassment,
intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying which may constitute criminal
activity.
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(v) A procedure for prompt investigation of reports of violations and
complaints, identifying either the principal or the principal’s designee as the
person responsible for the investigation;
(c) Remedies and Victim Assistance
(i) Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person who
commits an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying;
(ii) Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student found to
have falsely accused another as a means of retaliation, reprisal, or as a means
of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying;

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Source: (B)(3)(b)(i) NJ St 18A:37-15(b)(5)
(B)(3)(b)(ii) A.C.A. § 6-18-514(b)(4)

(B)(3 (b)(iii) WV ST 18-2C-3(b)(6); Kentucky Acts Chap. 125
(B)(3)(b)(iv) Utah Code 53A-11a

14(iii) A strategy for providing counseling or referral to appropriate services,
including guidance, academic intervention, and protection to students, both
targets and perpetrators, and appropriate family members, affected by
harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying, as necessary;
(iv) A statement encouraging public schools and school districts to form
bullying prevention task forces, programs, and other initiatives involving
school staffs, pupils, administrators, volunteers, parents, law enforcement,
community members, and other stakeholders.
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(4) Training and Assessment
Each School District shall provide the following educational programs in its
efforts to prevent harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying:
(a) Annual training for administrators, school employees and volunteers who
have significant contact with students in preventing, identifying, responding to,
and reporting incidents of, harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying;
and
(b) An educational program for students and parents in preventing, identifying,
responding to, and reporting incidents of, harassment, intimidation, bullying or
cyberbullying.
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(C) State Board of Education Requirements and Responsibilities
The State Board of Education shall:
(1) Develop a model policy and training materials on the components that should
be included in any district policy;

(2) Periodically review school district programs, activities, and services to
determine whether the school boards are complying with this statute;

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Source: (B)(3)(c)(i) NJ St 18A:37-15(b)(4)
(B)(3)(c)(ii) NJ St 18A:37-15(b)(9)

(B)(3)(c)(iii) adapted from FLS § 1006.147
(B)(3)(c)(iv) R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-26
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Source: (B)(4)(a) adapted from NJ ST 18A:37-17(b)-(c) and FLS § 1006.147
(B)(4)(b) adapted from MD. Ann. Ed § 7-424
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Here’s a link to the PDF File.

If you or someone you know is a victim of bullying, please call me at 803-462-9425 and I will personally help you.

Don’t wait before it’s too late.  We have already lost too many children to bullying the past few years!

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Bullying is a national tragedy!

The facts are staggering and we know that bullying effects millions of kids each year!

Do you have a bullying story you want to share?

You are not alone!

The creators of the Bully Movie, have created a website where you can share you bullying story in the hopes that others will have the courage to report their story as well.

Click HERE to tell your story.

If you or someone you know is a victim of bullying, please let me help!  Call me at 803-462-9425 and I will work with you one on one!

Don’t wait before it’s too late!  We have lost far too many children to bullying this year alone!

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Okay, take 30 seconds to show your commitment to end bullying now.

TAKE THE PLEDGE 

If you or anyone you know is a victim of bullying, I am here to help.  Please call me at 803-462-9425.

Don’t wait, before it’s too late!

We have lost too many children to bullying already!

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com