Summer Camp Spotlight: Tumbleweed
While visiting area summer camp fairs, I learned about Tumbleweed in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. It’s been around since 1954 and has a lot of qualities of a traditional camp: outdoor play, songs and games, appreciating nature, and best of all – it’s unplugged! No iPads or phones allowed here. Of course they […]
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Raising Breast Cancer Awareness with Kickin’ Cancer
Last Sunday, I participated in the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s Kickin’ Cancer! 5K Run, Walk, Stroll in Brentwood. Recently, more people I know have been diagnosed with breast cancer; and just days before the event, one of my favorite actresses, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, announced she had breast cancer. So this year, the reason for the run was more important than […]
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TKD Update: Yellow Belt achievement unlocked
This is a SUPER late post, mainly because I’ve been really busy this summer with so many activities and events, but I’m happy to announce I earned my YELLOW BELT in Taekwondo. Last month, June 10th, I tested at Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Brentwood, where I’ve trained and taken the HIIT Fit TKD class for […]
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Adult High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Fit Classes at Tae Ryong Taekwondo School in Brentwood
Tae Ryong Taekwondo School in Brentwood is a family-friendly, community-minded studio known for martial arts instruction. What most people don’t realize, is they also offer fitness classes and private training. Owned and led by 6th degree black belt (6th Dan in taekwondo terms) Master Nickie Quan, who trained under Tae Ryong founder Grand Master Shin, […]
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The difference Tae Ryong Brentwood made in my kids at home
The following post is by my friend, Jonna. She is a mother of two and introduced me to Tae Ryong Brentwood Taekwondo studio. I asked her to write about the change she saw in her daughters since they started classes. I also asked her daughter Shelby to write about her experience. Here is what they […]
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5 reasons why the new Tae Ryong Taekwondo School in Brentwood is the perfect place for families to learn martial arts
On Friday, my daughter Aria and I took a “Parent and Me” class (listed as “Open Guided Training” on their schedule) at the brand-new, very clean Tae Ryong Taekwondo Studio in Brentwood. Afterwards, I took the Adults All Levels class, (HiiTFit TKD) while my daughter played in the play-room with the other kids and the […]
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Home Run for Kids – Kid and Dog-friendly Fun Run in Brentwood February 8
I’m running another 5K! The last one I ran was the Kickin’ Cancer run almost four months ago. This one is the same course, but for the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Upward Bound House, headquartered in Santa Monica. Here is the info: What: The third annual Home Run for Kids When: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 Where: […]
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I ran the Kickin’ Cancer 5K today!
Since my fitness challenge ended, I needed another goal to keep myself motivated. A mom from one of my Mom groups works for the Lynne Cohen Foundation and invited the moms in the group to run the Kickin’ Cancer 5K in Brentwood. I ran it today. It also reached a high of 96 degrees today. I […]
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I’m Running a 5K. Join me!
Lynne Cohen Foundation Kickin’ Cancer 5K Sunday, September 14th, 2014 Brentwood, Los Angeles My donation page: http://kickincancer.kintera.org/5k2014/westsidemommy Sign up and for more info: kickincancer.com My Personal Fitness Challenge is over, but I’m determined to stay active, motivated, and moving! I’m happy I met my inch-loss goals, but one of my main goals is to stay active and […]
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