This week's theme is centered around dragons. Dragon Breathing is what we are calling this particular challenge, which is a mindfulness and meditation practice. Mindfulness, is a big part of our training in martial arts. And during stressful times, we want to be able to teach tools to our students that they can all access to build resilence, and peace of mind. This one is so important. We will cover how to practice and the ideas about our "dragoness" in classes. We also encourage our…
- My mom (Nicole Dawson) - The person who knows me best. Whenever I need to talk to someone about what’s going through my head, she is always there for me. She has stood by me through the most challenging times in my life, which I will always be grateful for.
- My dad (Tim Dawson) - One of the hardest-working and most determined people I know. Full of advice. He has…
Hello MIMA (Mercer Island Martial Arts) students!
The attached file is the new class schedule. We have changed it slightly in response to what students have requested. We have added more classes for children, and adults and teens are a little later in the day.
We have been revamping the Dojang physical space, and systems, so we can offer a wider range of in-person training options. Without question safety will continue to be our first and highest priority. All in-person…
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MeLisa Turcott Strongheart is a Master Instructor and owner at Mercer Island Martial Arts. She is a 7th Dan Master Instructor. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology,…
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This week's theme is centered around dragons. Dragon Breathing is what we are calling this particular challenge, which is a mindfulness and meditation practice. Mindfulness, is a big part of our training in martial arts. And during stressful…
My mom (Nicole Dawson) - The person who knows me best. Whenever I need to talk to someone about what’s going through my head, she is always there for me. She has stood by me through the most challenging times in my life, which I will always be…
Hello MIMA (Mercer Island Martial Arts) students!
The attached file is the new class schedule. We have changed it slightly in response to what students have requested. We have added more classes for children, and adults and teens are a little…
The attached file is the new class schedule. We have changed it slightly in response to what students have requested. We have added more classes for children, and adults and teens are a little…
About the Author:
MeLisa Turcott Strongheart is a Master Instructor and owner at Mercer Island Martial Arts. She is a 7th Dan Master Instructor. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling. She brings these two areas…
MeLisa Turcott Strongheart is a Master Instructor and owner at Mercer Island Martial Arts. She is a 7th Dan Master Instructor. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling. She brings these two areas…
Dear Mercer Island Martial Arts Students and Parents,
Students are loving our online and pre-scheduled private or small “pod” semi-private lessons in person!
Our on-line classes are engaging, fun, provide much a needed social/emotional learning…
Students are loving our online and pre-scheduled private or small “pod” semi-private lessons in person!
Our on-line classes are engaging, fun, provide much a needed social/emotional learning…
Our current theme for our classes is focused on Compassion -- The practice of Compassion. Compassion in our actions, our thoughts, our communication, towards ourselves, each other, and the community. Compassion and its relatives of respect,…
