SELA co-publishing launched the LOCKDOWN LETTERS book at The Table on Monday 2nd November.
A compilation of memoirs, poetry and artwork can be found in this God-centred anthology of profound life lessons found and honestly scribed into a manuscript for mankind. During the month of July 2020, SELA co-publishing and Mentor’s Collective initiated this community project. Many written submissions were received from South Africans from all walks of life. We selected 40 written pieces in both English and Afrikaans but realized we needed a cover to captures the heart of this project. Prompting the Christian Art community of South Africa for their lockdown art, we once again we overwhelmed by the talent and the visual messages captured.
No less than six entries from Georgiette are featuring in this LOCKDOWN LETTERS book, including Ps Ockie Taylor with his letter “Kerk toe”, Herman Pienaar wrote of his Covid fight and Anneline, founder of SELA, captured the unique Passover of 2020 with her poem “Asem uit, Asem in”. Authors and artist from Port Elizabeth are eagerly awaiting the PE launch on the 7th November.
Today some authors came to collect their pre-print orders while members from the public who saw the advert of the pop-up shop launch, came to purchase their copy. The book is listed on the sela-books.co.za website for R150. No delivery charge apply to books collected in George. Follow the Lockdown Letters Facebook page for future events and community projects.
We had a discussion on the following topics:It was a great time for students to think and reflect about a few quite important things impacting their Career.
Like the quote above states – we have more potential than we realise and many times it takes great risks in order to pursue the unlocking of that potential. But I want to encourage you to not be afraid of these big steps into the adulthood life. Our lives are filled with various of decisions to be made on a daily basis and the career decisions, okay and the choosing of your spouse, are for sure of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Get guidance and assistance with these decisions. Attend workshops. Get to know yourself a bit better.
We will definitely be having more FREE Career workshops in the future. Keep a lookout on our social media pages! Mastering It and Kip McGrath George.Should you need additional advice or coaching in order to make a career decision, feel free to make contact with Mastering It:Maryke Jooste @ 072 372 4353 / maryke@masteringit.co.za / www.masteringit.co.za
You can also follow us on Social media: Facebook & Instagram.Looking forward to connecting with you!
Be reminded of our previous article in Love George as well – about Aptitude tests and the benefits of it.
WOW!! The craziest year in history is almost done and dusted. Time flies when you are having fun!
Here is something from Brian Tracy that is very appropriate at this time:
A Special Kind of Courage
There are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, to persist, to “hang in there” in the face of doubt, uncertainty and criticism from others.Practice Patience in Adversity This is called “courageous patience,” the willingness and the ability to “stay the course” in the face of uncertainty, doubt and often criticism from many quarters.Stay the Course In my experience, there is a critical time period between the launching of a new venture and the results that come from that venture. During this hiatus, this waiting period, many people lose their nerve. They cannot stand the suspense of not knowing, of possible failure. They break and run in battle, they quake and quit in business.The True Leader But the true leader is the person who can stand firm, who refuses to consider the possibility of failure. The turning points of many key moments in human history have been the resolution, or lack thereof, of one person. Courageous patience is the acid test of leadership.To encourage others, to instil confidence in them, to help them to perform at their best requires first of all that you lead by example.
Allow Honest Mistakes The second thing you can do to help alleviate the fears of failure and rejection in others is to encourage them to take calculated risks and allow honest mistakes.Build People Up Give the people who look up to you regular praise and approval. Celebrate good tries as well as success, large and small. Create a psychological climate where people feel safe from censure, blame or criticism of any kind. Then do things that make people feel terrific about themselves.Become Unstoppable Courage comes from acting courageously on a day-to-day basis. Your personal development goal should be to practice the behaviours of a totally fearless person until you become, in your own mind, unstoppable.Action Exercises Here are two ways for you to develop courageous patience.First, prepare yourself in advance for the inevitable disappointments and setbacks you will experience on the way to your goal. Don’t be surprised when they occur.Second, resolve in advance that you will bounce rather than break and continually encourage others to think and act the same way.
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Paul J Meyer of Success Motivation Institute said: “never give mental recognition to the possibility of defeat”.
That means that you need to form a clear mental picture in your mind of what you want. Focus on it continually as though it is already in place.
Use affirmations to develop the ideal mindset to help you achieve the things you want. Here is an awesome affirmation from Bob Proctor: “I am so happy and grateful now that money comes to me in increasing quantities through multiple sources on a continual basis”.
To me, the key here is “multiple sources”. The best way to develop multiple sources of income is to build a Network Marketing business. NO, not a pyramid scheme! Network Marketing is a legitimate and legal way of doing business that is taught at Harvard University.
One of the great NWM companies is Mannatech who manufacture the finest nutritional products available. Mannatech is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, they have been around for over 25 years and more than 140 patents have been issued to them. They are in more than 25 countries worldwide and that is growing.
My Daughter is in this business and if you would like to know more, please contact me.
Have an awesome November!
JOHN BROOME MIND POWER mobile: +(27) 82 920 5231 email: info@johnbroome.co.za web: https://www.johnbroome.co.za https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-broome-71903056 Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
Imagine being able to go to the people who you see as the most successful and ask them, “HOW!?”Well, there was a group of academics who undertook such a task and they saw that there are certain habits that people who are successful have. But before we launch into this and become instantly successful in teaching and learning…
What’s a habit and why is this important?
Well, a habit is something that your mind/body defaults to when you don’t even think about what to do. It’s the way your brain ticks. When someone sneezes do you say, “Bless you.” Probably not in 2020. Now you just pull your mask a little closer and walk a little faster.The Habits of the Mind are what we want our children to have as their go-to.One of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is helping them know how to solve a problem.
Knowing about a habit and actually getting into a habit are two vastly different things.
Heroldsbaai op sy beste. ‘n Voorsmakie van hoe dit Desember in die Suid-Kaap kan lyk.
KARATE
The “Empty Hand”. Karate is great for building discipline and structure. Saying “empty hand” means just that, nothing is needed but your Karate teachings and bare hands for combat and self defence. Karate was developed as a means of self defence against armed and unarmed attackers. Karate works on a basis of perfecting each technique. This is done through focus, practice and discipline. The concept is that each punch, kick or block is done to the extent that it will be the final blow. Karate has a weapons offering named Kobudo. Karate is to the point with now extravagant movements. Sensei Mareon Ferndale will educate you on the details of Karate.Karate-Zen Heather Park / Pacaltsdorp
Sensei: Mareon FerndaleOffering: Karate Do classes, Self Defence, Sport Karate, Traditional Karate, Kobudo (Weapons)Bio: “I’ve been doing Karate for the past 38 years. I am a 3rd Degree Black Belt. I am also a Karate South Africa Referee, and also the Chief Referee for Eden Karate. I have 2 Dojo ‘s in the George Area, (a) Pacaltsdorp Dojo, Classes on a Tuesday and a Thursday from 17H00 to 18H00.(b) Heather Park Dojo classes on a Monday and Wednesday from 15H00 till 18H00. Goju Ryu Karate.”“I went to America in 1996 and 2000 for 3 weeks to sharpen up my Self Defence skills and weapons. I went to Egypt to train with the Egyptians to sharpen up my Kumite skills and learn a lot how to implement techniques on the floor to lift up our South African Standard.”
Contact: 0833411663Email: mareonwp@gmail.comFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/717779685248724KRAV MAGA
Krav Maga was developed by the Isreal Defence Force as their military self defence and fighting system. The techniques are derived from a multitude of traditional arts. This system kept only the techniques that could be applied to life and death situations. Krav Maga practices real world situations, armed and unarmed. Due to its military background there will be exposure to firearm defense and knowledge. This art is very effective in self defence on the street. Instructor Joe Geldenhuys offers Krav Maga as his primary art but also has classes in Kickboxing and MMA on request.Krav Maga George
Instructor : Joe GeldenhuysOffering: Krav Maga – Kickboxing – MMABio: Started kickboxing at the age of 1427 years’ experience6 years’ amateur kickboxing fighting experience8 years’ pro Mixed Martial Arts fighting experience5th dan Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts instructorKrav Maga Instructor, 8 years experience “Currently more focused on Krav Maga, which is a self-defence style based on Israeli Defence Force’s Close Combat system”
Contact: 073 331 7005E mail: joe@tigerkai.co.zaFacebook: www.facebook.com/kravmaga.georgeWebsite: www.tigerkai.co.zaKICKBOXING – JIU JITSU– MMA
Kickboxing is one of the oldest arts out there as every one has the ability to punch and kick to some extent. This was defined when boxing was combined with the art of kicking. Kickboxing is done competitively, for self defence or general fitness. There are a few different methods of using kickboxing detailed by Shihan Sors Grobbelaar below.Jiu Jitsu is a self defence system based on grappling. Originating in Japan and adopted by the brazilians. Jiu Jitsu gained international fame and recognition as one of the most effective grappling arts. In Jiu Jitsu physical size doesn’t matter but rather the experience level of the practitioner.Mixed Martial Arts better known as MMA. This is exactly what it sounds like, a combination of different arts. MMA is the current leader as a combat sport when it comes to mastery of skill. Practitioners of MMA need to train and understand the complexity of standing and ground combat across all martial arts and combat systems. It is great fun to practice and holds many fitness and skill challenges.Scorpions Martial Arts Academy – Brothers Combat Institute – Rio Grappling Club George
Shihan Sors GrobbelaarOffering: Kickboxing – Jiu Jitsu– MMABio: “I have been doing Kickboxing for 24 years now. Infact Scorpions Kickboxing Club (the name back then) was started in George by Shihan Martin Roothman in 1996 with his son, Martin Jr and myself as the very first students. I bought over the club in 2009 when Martin moved to Paarl and started introducing more Martial Arts to our students. I’m a 5th degree Blackbelt (graded November 2019 by Shihan Pat Carney, the President of the South African Kickboxing Association and WAKO representative for South Africa).”“I have officially represented South Africa Internationally in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 & 2018 competing in Full Contact Kickboxing, K1, Low Kick & Tatami as well as being selected as a National Team Coach several times and the National Team Manager. I have been fighting professionally since 2011 and have done so nationally and internationally.”Muaythai & MMA
“In 2010 I started my Muay Thai journey in Thailand and in 2011 I started competing in MMA. I achieved the ranking of Kru through SAAMF (South African Amateur Muay Thai Federation) in 2012. I have been fighting professionally since 2011 and have done so nationally and internationally. I competed in the EFC from 2012 and finished in 2016. In 2016 I also competed in LFS (Last Fighter Standing)Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“In 2009 I started with BJJ under Gary King from Gracies Cape Town and achieved my Blue Belt in 2013. In 2015 our club joined the Rio Grappling Club under Professor Rico Hattingh, head of the Southern Region of South Africa and Professor Gary King, the BJJ Black belt we fall under. In December 2016 I received my Purple belt from Master Robeto Atalla (5th Degree Black Belt and Head of Rio Grappling Club) from Brazil, Professor Rico Hattingh & Professor Gary King and in November 2019 my Brown Belt.”“On a personal note I am very fortunate to have my own family with me on this journey with my wife being one of my assistant instructors (she started in 2006) and both my daughters starting at the age of 4 years old. They are now 13 and 9 years old and have both won Regional, Provincial & National Championships since they started competing as well.I have been fortunate enough to train and be part of the lives of many Regional, Provincial, National & Intercontinental and World Champions as a Instructor.”
Contact: 082 589 1763Email: info@scorpionsmaa.co.zaFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/ScorpionsAcademyWebsite: www.scorpionsmaa.co.zaTAEKWONDO – YONGMUDO
TaeKwondo is a korean martial arts form that specialises in kicking combined with optimal movement. The majority of the kicks are aimed at the head with lower kicks as set up strategies in the competitive setting. It’s a brilliant game of skill with any kick having the potential to stop your opponent at any time. These kicks are like a loaded gun, it only takes one to incapacitate your opponent. Then the secret weapon, the punch. Although underutilised in mainstream competition TaeKwondo punches are very effective and are applied with the same strategy as the kicking. TaeKwondo is great for fitness, flexibility and self defence. Yongmudo is a modern hybrid form of Korean self defence art based on a combination of styles. Similar to MMA this takes great skill and dedication. You need to learn groundwork and standing combat. But Sabum Quinton Harman will elaborate on this when you contact him.Quintin Harman’s Taekwondo
Sabum: Quintin HarmanOffering: Taekwondo and Yongmudo (only Korean Martial Arts)The art and sport of Taekwondo, Self Defence. There are also fitness classes in the pipeline, as well as offering unarmed combat training to law enforcement/security.Bio: “I’ve been training and teaching for 21 years, starting at age 22. I’ve qualified for the SA national team numerous times. I’ve travelled to South Korea 5 times for competition and specialised training and education in Korean Martial Arts. 2008 I opened my own Dojang, training students of all ages and ability, as well as athletes from many countries around the globe, some of them members of their own national teams. A personal move brought us back to George a year ago and I’m currently teaching here 3 days per week, also all ages.”
Contact: Cell: 083 458 5852Email: martial.life@yahoo.comFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/qhtaekwondoNINJUTSU
Ninjutsu was originally used for warfare and espionage by Japanese clans during the feudal era in Japan. The “Ninja” mostly consisted of spies that helped feudal lords gain favour by way of information trafficking. Due to this dangerous environment the “Ninja” developed a self defence and combat system catering to their needs. The “Ninja” needed to study the people, area, weapons and martial arts of the different clans they were assigned to infiltrate as part of their survival strategy. So be prepared for a written exam as part of level grading. From there Ninjutsu developed different areas of practice to cover this wide spectrum. Forget about the Hollywood sword and flying star image. Ninjutsu is ruthless, it works on deception and completing the mission at any cost.Kaihou Shin Defence Art
Sensei: Benjamin W FourieOffering: Ninjutsu – Kenjutsu (Japanese Swordsmanship) – Self Defence – MMABio: “I have trained in many arts in the span of my martial arts journey. My first exposure at a young age was Taekwondo. From there I have trained in Karate, Kung Fu, Wrestling, Boxing and Kickboxing. I then found Ninjutsu. Ninjutsu had the most extensive offering. This also included weapons and military training. I practiced this for 7 years before moving onto Judo, wrestling and grappling.”“I offer self defence classes ranging from individual to group training. Some of the more advanced self defence classes might seem a bit ruthless in nature but that is due to the reality of violent attack” “My extensive martial arts background and unique training is complimented with my study of psychology. This placed me in a favourable position to help as an advisor for preparing competitive athletes for tournaments across many arts.”“I hold a 1st Kyu grading in Ninjutsu (dojo, weapons and bush craft) – 1 Degree black belt in Kaihou Shin Defence Art (grade by Eastern Cape Budo Association) – Blue belt in Judo, part time Judo instructor and in 2015 I was the Chairman for Buffalo City Metro Judo Association affiliated to the International Judo Federation.”
Contact: 084 444 5480Email: bwfourie@gmail.comFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/Self-Defence-Instructor-743595428999947/
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