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KU13-00 マーシャルワールド 未晒フルコンタクト空手着00号 |
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独自の「3Dハイブリッドデザイン」採用で側面や下から手を掛けて扉を開閉できる冷蔵庫(335L)(MRC34R) |
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KU9-0 マーシャルワールド 高級純白フルコンタクト空手着0号(白帯付) |
| 真樹道場 ファイティング空手 [VHS] | |
| 押忍!! 空手部 [VHS] | |
| 押忍!空手部3 [VHS] | |
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中旺ヘルス 鉄下駄 1.5kgx2 |
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さよならの夏~コクリコ坂から~ (コクリコ坂から・主題歌) |
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東京ムービーアンソロジー(2)1973~1977 |
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ANIMETAL MARATHON VI-SENTIMETAL- |

GETTING KIDS TO TURN OFF THE TV AND TURN ON A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
Life is imitating art as modern children become more and more like the tellytubbies. As they spend increasing hours in front of the television, computer or video screen, they’re piling on the kilos too.
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in America estimates that around 17 per cent of children aged from 12 – 17 are obese, whilst in Australia, that figure is between 20 and 25%.
Studies show that the average child spends around five and a half hours on screen media a day, and given that daily recommended sleep times for children aged between 7 and 12 is 10/11 hours and for bigger kids, it’s 8/9 hours, that’s around a third of their waking day! This inactive lifestyle when coupled with obesity puts young people at real risk of health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
It’s quite simple, a healthy lifestyle with appropriate exercise and a healthy diet is vital for the wellbeing of our children.
The TV can be a very helpful ‘childminder’ when a parent needs some time out to do domestic chores or have some time of their own. But if you agree that the ‘babysitter’ has become the focus of their lives and they’re not getting out to the park or the garden – then perhaps it’s time to look at an activity that builds mental and physical fitness, stimulates the body and the mind and that’s fun and exciting too. Karate.
Children learn valuable life lessons and skills through martial arts. The television screen may have introduced kids to the world of karate with iconic Bruce Lee felling opponents in an instant with his flying leg kick, but karate is far more than what kids would have encountered on television. Karate builds muscle strength, endurance and general fitness. Importantly, it also develops concentration, courtesy, discipline, respect and self-esteem. In short, says Grant Rollinson, a renowned Perth martial arts exponent, karate can unlock huge potential for children and adults who want to make a positive change to their lives.
Anyone can do karate lessons – even the overweight and inactive child – and it’s a great way to get fit, strong and healthy as well as :
· Developing courtesy, respect, integrity and discipline
· Helps with concentration
· Builds self-esteem and leadership skills
· Reduces stress
· Helps people overcome fears and rise to the challenge
· Develops a spirit of community
· Stimulating a love for exercise and healthy living
Overweight or obese children face real challenges, not only physical but social and emotional ones too, and working with them to find a safe and healthy activity can quite literally, save their life. The well rounded teachings of karate can have an enormous positive impact on a child’s life as it enhances their lifeskills, improves their physical health and emphasises values and attitude.
”The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the characters of its participants” - martial arts legend, Gichin Funakoshi once said – how true that is.
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