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IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES MARTIAL ARTS AND GOOD GRADES Martial arts can help students improve their grades in school. No matter the age group, physical activity is proven to improve school performance. This is especially true for students who struggle to pay attention and control their energy at school. IT ALL STARTS WITH FOCUS One of the main skills martial arts students learn is how to focus. You have to pay attention to your movements and how they flow from one to the next. The area of focus varies from person to person based on their strengths and weaknesses. Some people have to focus on repetition and activity, and others have to hone in on behaviors, such as self-control. Students have to sit at their desks for hours at a time, and staying on task can be challenging. Learning how to focus through martial arts teaches children how to concentrate intently on their assignments and what their teachers are saying. EXPEND ENERGY Martial arts is a great outlet for physical energy. Children have a lot of energy they can’t always expend during school hours, but when they come to their martial arts training sessions, they get to release the energy they’ve had all day. At the academy, kids are encouraged to be loud, strong, and active through each training session in a safe and secure environment. Olson’s Martial Arts Academy offers a program called Better Focus, Better Grades. If you’re interested in learning more, call our academy. Our teachers will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!
Kids, remember that when you and your family go on vacation, it is a vacation time for the whole family. Be gracious and share the time together by taking turns doing things each person wants to do. Play the games your siblings want to play and then you can choose something you would like. When everyone works together, vacation time can be fun for everyone! Also, don’t forget to practice you Martial Arts while on vacation to keep up your skills and get ready for the next graduation.
Thanks and have fun this summer!
MASTER MOM - AMANDA OLSON
GRILLED SKIRT STEAKWITH ASPARAGUS
Inspired by Food Network
INGREDIENTS
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
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Grated pecorino Romano cheese
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2 tbsp canola oil
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1 lb asparagus
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2 tsp crushed red pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat grill to high. Season room-temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on asparagus. Serve alongside steak.
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