Heather Boland has provided follow-up information on  mental preparation for athletes.

Zone of Excellence
www.zoneofexcellence.ca

There are some books that you can purchase, as well as some free articles to read online. The following are some links that you may find helpful to get a background in the work of mental performance consultants.

http://www.lifepositive.com/Mind/psychology/positive-thinking/positive-thinking.asp

http://www.mindtools.com/page11.html

Also, below are a few websites that have free audio files with different breathing and relaxation exercises.

http://www.allaboutdepression.com/relax/

http://students.sfu.ca/health/healthpromotion/yourhealth-videoandaudio.html

http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/counseling_relax.aspx

Takahashi Dojo Christmas Party Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 8 PM

LOCATION
Takahashi Dojo, on the first floor in the KENDO-KARATE dojo.

INVITEES
All dojo members and friends.

Get yourself into FUN MODE, and prepare for the Christmas Party.

Meet and chat with members from other martial arts such as Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, Judo, Karate, Kendo.

There are so many interesting, talented, and inspiring people that participate in the various arts that you just won’t believe it.

The dojo Christmas parties are always good fun, energetic, and totally stimulating.

SO, come on out to the party and bring a friend for good fun, lively banter, and to make merry with tasty snacks and beverages.

Bring along a snack to share. It could be as simple as bringing a bag of potato chips or easy-to-prepare finger food like chicken fingers or perogies. Make your food contribution as simple or as complex as you like.

Other food ideas: dips, veggies, Hors D’oeuvres, munchies, cheese, crackers, pate, crackers, bread, shrimp ring, desserts, fruit, homus…

This is a BYOB event.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the Christmas Party.

For those who would like to volunteer please contact

Dave Stevenson
dson@sympatico.ca