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brain. As a result of the increased blood flow, intelligence in-creasing hormones are released in the brain allowing us to maxi-mize our cognitive abil-ity.

In the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Sci-ence of Exercise and the Brain authored by John J. Ratey, M.D., Ratey discusses how physical exercise strengthens brain tis-sue by increasing the production of new brain cells.

All forms of exercise have shown to improve

It has long been ac-cepted that individuals who exercise on a regular basis are healthier and less sus-ceptible to illness and disease. A lesser known fact now sup-ported by science, however, is that exer-cise also improves brain functioning and may help increase in-telligence. But how?

Dr. Fred Gage, with colleagues at the Lab of Genetics at Salk In-stitute in San Diego, proved in the late 1990s that the human brain produces new brain

cells. In addition, Dr. Gage concluded that exercise increased the process of new brain cell production that in-creased a human’s cog-nitive ability.

In addition to Dr. Gage, other studies conducted by various institutes, such as the University of Muenster in Germany, have come to the con-clusion that physical ac-tivity improves an indi-vidual’s ability to learn. Exercise has a positive effect on the vascular and endocrine system which in turn increases the blood flow to the

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Health:

Complex exercise

is not only good for

your body, it can

help you become

smarter!

Mind:

Challenge your mind

to an Aiki-Boggle

Brain Teaser!

Dojo:

Take out your

calendars & mark

down the new

events happening at

“Mens sana in corpora sano”

(A healthy mind in a healthy

body)

Roman poet

Juvenal

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cognitive functioning, however, Ratey has found that complex aerobic exercises, such as martial arts, dancing and tennis provide the most impact because the individual is using more parts of the brain than a simple aerobic exercise.

So, how is this information important to how we view our training and exercise regiment. For years we have viewed exercise as some-thing that strengthened our body and helped to combat depression. Now as a result of these findings which continue to gather support from the scientific world, exercise is equally impor-tant for healthy brain functioning. Gone are

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Aiki-Boggle Answers: Don’t Peak!

We challenge you to find 16 words, 3 letters or more,

that have to do with Aikido. Each letter must connect

either forward, backward, diagonally, vertically or hori-

zontally. You may not use the same letter twice in the

same word. Good Luck!

Scoring:

3 Letters = 1 Point

4 Letters = 2 Points

5 Letters = 3 Points

6 Letters = 4 Points

Blackbelt: 30 + Points

Advanced:20-29 Points

Beginner: 11-19 Points

Aiki-Boggle ...Tease the Brain!

the days when we simply thought that exercise was only for weight loss. Science has proven that exercise not only provides physical strengthening and emotional well being. Complex exercise in-creases an individual’s focus, attention, memory and overall cognitive functioning compared to those of us who choose to live sedentary lives.

If you are looking for another great reason to get on the mat, look no further. The martial art of Ai-kido incorporates every aspect needed to improve brain cell stimulation through both cardiovascular exercise and complex mental stimulation. And you thought you trained simply because Aikido is fun!

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Adult Ootamu Kick-Off Week: 9/13-9/17

Adult Test Evaluations: 1st Friday of each

month. See the bulletin board for details.

Adult Test Prep: 9/3, 9/24, 10/29

Adult Testing: 9/26. Test forms due in by

9/13

Children’s Testing: 9/21-9/23; 10/19-10/21;

11/16-11/18

Youth Testing: 9/24, 10/22, 11/18

Leadership Meeting: 9/8, 9/24, 10/5, 10/22,

11/2, 11/12

Senshin Meeting: 9/10, 9/25, 10/8, 10/23,

11/13, 11/26

Kenshusei Meeting: 9/19, 10/10, 11/14

Dojo Closed: 9/5, 9/6, 11/6, 11/25

Back to School Party: 9/25

Halloween Party: 10/30

Seminar with Bernath Sensei: 11/19-11/21

Attention Adult Members:

JSA Presents a very special seminar

with Peter Bernath, 7th Dan, Shihan

We would like to invite all of our Adult

members to attend the first seminar in our

new location. Peter Bernath is a Shichidan

(7th degree black belt), Shihan (master in-

structor) and a member of the Technical

Committee of the USAF.

Schedule:

Friday: 6:30pm-8:00 Training

Saturday: 11:00am-1:00pm Training

1:00pm-2:30pm Lunch Break

2:30pm-5:00pm Training

6:00pm Potluck Party

Sunday: 9:00am-12:00pm Training

Cost: Full Weekend $100, Friday Only $25,

Saturday Only $80, Sunday Only $40

Attention Children’s Program Members:

JSA’s Annual Back to School Party!

Saturday, September 25th 5pm-8pm

Cost is just $10.

JSA’s Annual Halloween Party!

Saturday, October 30th Times TBA

Dear Sensei Q&A

1. Dear Sensei, Do you like tea or soda? – Joe Cana-les- I like tea, but prefer coffee (as many of you who see me at Dunkin Donuts know!)

2. Dear Sensei, Do you like Japanese food? – Jack Diehl- Yes, I love Japanese food!

3. Dear Sensei, What are the names of your kids? – Sophie Diehl- Brad, Quinn & Kane

4. Dear Sensei, How do you say Mom and Dad in Japanese? When talking about your parents to some-one else, it’s Chichi for father and Haha for mother. When addressing your own parents or talking about someone else’s , it’s Otousan for father and Okaasan for mother.

5. Dear Sensei, What is your favorite day of the week? – Rachel Balunis - Friday, because I get to spend time with my family on this day.

Yoga Classes now at JSA!

Join us Monday and Wednesday mornings 9am-

10:15am to increase balance, flexibility, strength

and stress relief through Yoga.

Mention this announcement and receive two free

weeks of Yoga. Offer expires 10/15/2010