There's nothing like kicking and punching to release a little stress--and that's exactly what I did at the Linwood YMCA. Grand Master Israel was my workout buddy and I attended his class called, the Sho Yun O Martial Arts School of Technology and Perfection.
The Grand Master was kind to let me join the class. Most of the students were children -- boys and girls who are learning self-defense and principles that will help them in life.
"There's too many people saying can't try and maybe so we have to stop can't try and maybe and have a positive mental attitude," said Grand Master Israel.
He also encourages his young students to watch what they put in their mouths and eat healthy things to keep their bodies strong.
His classes are Mondays and Thursdays at the Linwood YMCA. The Y is also adding self-defense classes.
I didn't earn a black belt; but I earned lots of new friends! Great workout
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Cynthia Newsome can be reached at Cynthia.Newsome@kshb.com.
