Wesley working the Americana Lock

The Stripe!

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Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class learning the back mount and the rear naked choke!

Congratulations Ash!!!

Ash says,”thanks everyone!” We do the same as the adults in a hot warehouse not some Bally’s BS! Hardcore!

Welcome Isaiah Rhodes to the MAT RATS!

Are You Prepared?

Even though there was a nationwide decrease, there were specific increases in certain areas of this country. Small town and medium-sized cities’ murder rate increased. Burglaries in the South increased. Rapes in cities with populations over 1,000,000 increased. And property crimes increased in the Northeast.

So, this applies to everyone, even if you live in a safe community. Maybe the thrilling conquest of burglarizing or invading your home in that safe neighborhood would be more enticing to a criminal to prove that a reputation for being safe and secure just doesn’t apply anymore. Just pick up your local paper and read the police reports section to see that burglaries are happening everywhere.

By the way, a home invasion is a burglary that takes place when you are at home! A scary thought. A burglary occurs in this country every 16 seconds, according to the FBI.

Since unprotected homes have a 60% greater chance of being violated, it is a wise investment to use a home security system. You can usually save up to 20% on home owners insurance because the risk of your property being damaged or lost dramatically decreases with properly installed and monitored systems. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on your security system or pay monitoring fees when you can just do it yourself for much cheaper. After all, you want to be in control, don’t you?

10 Things You can do Today to Decrease the Chances for Being a Burglary Target:

• Keep your entrance ways visible from the street. Don’t allow landscaping to obstruct the view – burglars like to work in seclusion so they don’t have to worry about nosy neighbors or passersby.

• Use solid core or metal doors with deadbolt locks for all entrances, even the door leading from the garage into the house. Re-key the locks when you move into the house.

• Use a locking device on glass sliding doors. Install anti-lift devices.

• Keep your windows closed and locked, unless you’re right there in that room.

• Get to know your neighbors and look out for each others homes, especially when someone is out of town.

• Make use of exterior lighting, especially by the doors. Motion-sensor lights are essential.

• Use timers inside so that even if you’re not home, it appears that you are.

• Keep valuable documents and personal papers inside of a locked, fire-proof safe. Lock up your weapons.

• Keep an inventory of your property. (photographs or video, accompanied by notes or audio.)

• Install and use a home security system. I recommend the Mace Wireless because it has a quick & easy set-up with fun interactive features.

Secure!

For more information on home safety and the Self Defense Black Belt Program, contact Jim at 254-247-3668

At first, it seems your child is invincible. There is no tree he won’t climb, no bug she won’t pick up, no child he won’t befriend. And then comes the scariest day of your child’s life, when the doctor says your child has type 1 diabetes. Suddenly, your world comes crashing down and fear sets in.

Visions of glucose injections and difficult diet swarm your brain and you break out in a cold sweat. Then you notice your child is just as worried. What can you do to help your child cope with type 1 diabetes? Use these tips to get started.

Know the Condition

Understanding diabetes goes a long way toward easing your child’s fears of the condition. A few years ago, type 1 diabetes was known as adolescent diabetes because of its frequency in children. With type 1 diabetes, your child’s body doesn’t produce insulin, a natural hormone that works to turn food into energy.
As kids often do, your son may feel guilty for getting type 1 diabetes, thinking he did something wrong. As his parent, be sure to assure him that he did nothing wrong. In fact, it is currently unknown what makes kids get type 1 diabetes, so there is no way to know who will get it and who won’t.

Know what to Expect

Yes, your son or daughter will need to take insulin. When your child first learns that she will have to stick herself with a small needle each day for her good health, she will probably cringe at the thought. After all, no one likes needles.
Fortunately, children adapt the regular needle sticks quickly – especially when they see how much better it makes them feel. Let your daughter know how great she does with each needle stick and point out the difference it makes in her attitude and overall health. Getting shots each day will certainly make your daughter seem different, but the difference can be positive!

Know the Downsides

Unfortunately, type 1 diabetes is not a condition that can be overcome in a night. Once your child is diagnosed with the condition, your child will spend the rest of his or her life battling it. If you and your child don’t work diligently, the end result could be disastrous later in life.

Diabetes that is not managed properly can eventually lead to heart disease, stroke, skin disorders, vision problems, gum disease, and other dangerous and deadly diseases. If your son starts smoking or drinking as an adult, and he puts himself at an even greater risk for these conditions.

Know the Doctor

For the best chance at a healthy childhood, adolescence, and adulthood with type 1 diabetes, it is vital that you and your child have a strong relationship with your child’s physician. Having complete trust in your child’s pediatrician from day one will help your child feel comfortable following doctor’s orders consistently.

In addition to your son’s regular pediatrician, he will probably need to see a pediatric endocrinologist, a physician who specializes in diseases such as diabetes. By getting specialist support from the endocrinologist, your child will be equipped with tools to survive and thrive with diabetes!