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Welcome Leke and Eli Rodriguez to the MAT RATZ!

We had a great time with Professor Jamel McCurry on Friday. I got to spend a few hours with him working on my own skill development as well as learning some new ways to move that will help protect my bad back. Next, he taught a cool kids class and had us all laughing.

Some of the instructional topics were:

• How posture in different positions can affect attempts to escape or transition
• Submission technique combination’s from transitions
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu theory and application
• Importance of “hooking” in positional control
• Lots more. Missed it? Shame on ya!

To top off the visit after the adult class; Professor Jamel promoted Coaches Lynn and Britt to Blue Belt. It was a great rewarding time.

Professor Jamel is a amazing instructor and his critical eye and extensive knowledge is going to be a great benefit to all of us. Can’t wait until the next trip!

Alec and Thalia Pantoja

Allison Salgado

Welcome Anthony and Ashley McQuary!

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

Looking for a cool salad to fill you up this summer? Here’s a delicious recipe from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition for you.

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Avocado Salad
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

1 tsp.  lemon juice

1 bag (10 oz.) torn romaine lettuce (about 10 cups)

2 cups  shredded cooked chicken

1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

1 small  cucumber, sliced

1/4 of a medium Vidalia or Walla Walla onion, chopped

½ cup Red Pepper

1/2 cup  Light or Fat-free Italian Dressing

¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:
Toss avocados with lemon juice in large salad bowl.

Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions; mix lightly.

Add dressing; toss to coat.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately.

Hey, if you like that one they’ve got 196 more! Seriously, Prograde has a really cool 197 Healthy and Delicious Fat Burning Recipes ebook for just $4.95!

Check it out here: http://jimmahan.getprograde.com/prograderecipebook.html

Welcome Erin Hornback!

Welcome Jackie and Stormy Hornback

Welcome Isaiah Rhodes to the MAT RATS!

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.

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