Senior Master Tracy Lee Thomas operates four martial arts schools in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake that offer classes in taekwondo and other martial arts styles like kung fu, karate, and Krav Maga. The schools provide tips for overcoming fatigue to work out, such as changing one's schedule or rewarding oneself after a session. They also offer a free three-day course to try martial arts. Contact information and locations are listed for the four schools.

1. April 2nd, 2010<br />Press Release: Local Virginia Beach Taekwondo <br />Chesapeake Taekwondo and Virginia Beach Taekwondo schools in the state of Virginia<br />Martial Arts Master Instructor: Senior Master Tracy Lee Thomas<br />Changing Lives Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake<br />Too Tired to Exercise?<br />Are you making excuses to avoid exercise and say you feel too tired to work out any more? You know it is good for you and you always feel better after, but the “do it anyway” motto isn’t cutting it any more. If it isn’t due to a physical illness or low-iron level, then here are a few pointers to try to motivate yourself to keep going.<br />Change your schedule. If you usually exercise in the evening, set your alarm thirty minutes early and get your exercise session out of the way before your day begins. An early morning exercise session will help energize and motivate you for the rest of the day. Plus, you can look forward to a relaxing evening knowing you've accomplished your goal. This can be a simple solution to the problem of being too tired to work out.<br />Sometimes the best cure for sluggishness or fatigue is a vigorous exercise session. Have you ever noticed how you can walk into your martial arts class (Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, Karate) exhausted, but after thirty minutes, you feel energized and invigorated? Exercise gets your blood flowing and zaps fatigue. Classes are designed to be both mentally and physically challenging. If you need motivation to lure yourself to class, promise yourself a small reward after you finish, like a long, relaxing bath or 20 minutes with your favorite book; just make sure it's not a hot fudge sundae! <br />If it is only occasionally that you find yourself too tired to work out, go ahead and work out, but less vigorously. To help you to take the first step, tell yourself you'll only exercise for ten minutes. Chances are you won’t notice when the ten minutes have passed; you'll feel so invigorated that you'll want to keep going.<br />You can always change your routine temporarily to get rid of the boredom by substituting something fun. Go outside for a brisk walk. Shoot hoops in the driveway. Ride your bike to the local store. You can get back on schedule the next time you exercise and the variety will be good for you both physically and mentally.<br />If you still find yourself “too tired,” talk to your instructor about ways to exercise outside of class that will also benefit your martial arts skills. Give these tips a try and soon you'll no longer need the old excuse of being too tired to work out. Plus, you'll look and feel like a new person.<br />quot;
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. quot;
— Maya Angelou<br />To learn more about Master Tracy Lee Thomas and the Changing Lives Martial Arts, visit http://www.atakick.com for more information. Phone: 757-471-9002 All four locations offer a FREE 3 DAY COURSE to community members.<br /> <br />Many styles of mixed martial arts such as; Kung Fu, Karate, MMA Fighter style training that is safe and fun (as seen on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Cage Training and MMA Video’s), Kick Boxing, Self Defense, Fighting Styles, and Krav Maga, have been incorporated into the ATA’s program by Grand Master Soon Ho Lee’s Taekwondo. Grand Master is a Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts Master in America and is recognized as a U.S. Taekwondo leader. Martial Arts Movies have shown the various Martial Arts techniques that ATA Utilizes in classes in Virginia Beach. While the Traditional Taekwondo programs utilize a Taekwondo style uniform the Krav Maga utilizes a line of Mixed Martial Arts Fight Wear, MMA Apparel and MMA clothing for the student uniform.<br />CLMA Martial Arts<br />P.O. Box 68820<br />Virginia Beach, Virginia<br />23471<br />Website address: www.atakick.com<br />Email: SMT@atakick.com<br />Headquarters: 757-471-9022<br />Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts offers a FREE quot;
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for physical Fitness, Self Defense, and Self Confidence. There are four locations serving the community in Hampton Roads. Contact: 757-471-9002 for a Free 3 day course and quot;
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with ATA.<br />Visit http://atakick.com/index.php/aboutus/testimonials.html and see what others have to say about Changing Lives Martial Arts. Best of the Beach and Best of Chesapeake year after year. <br />Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility: 3809 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456Princess Anne Shoppes (next to Fitness One) Phone: 757-471-9002Email: Inquiry@atakick.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <br />Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility: 1169 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 Parkway Red Mill Commons Shopping Center (next to Pier One Imports) Phone: 757-563-9022Email: inquiry@atakick.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <br />Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility: 236 Carmichael Way Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168) Phone:757-432-9022Email: Inquiry@atakick.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <br />Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility: 501F Kempsville Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Greenbrier Shoppes Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway) Phone: 757-382-9022Email: Inquiry@atakick.com<br />Many styles of mixed martial arts such as; Kung Fu, Karate, MMA Fighter style training that is safe and fun (as seen on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Cage Training and MMA Video’s), Kick Boxing, Self Defense, Fighting Styles, and Krav Maga, have been incorporated into the ATA’s program by Grand Master Soon Ho Lee’s Taekwondo. Grand Master is a Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts Master in America and is recognized as a U.S. Taekwondo leader. Martial Arts Movies have shown the various Martial Arts techniques that ATA Utilizes in classes in Virginia Beach. While the Traditional Taekwondo programs utilize a Taekwondo style uniform while Krav Maga utilizes a line of Mixed Martial Arts Fight Wear, MMA Apparel and MMA clothing for the student uniforms.<br />Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility: Princess Anne Shoppes (next to Fitness One) 757-471-9002<br />Virginia Beach Martial Arts Training Facility: Red Mill Commons Shopping Center (next to Pier One Imports) 757-563-9022<br />Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility: Edinburgh Commons Shopping Center (off route 168) 757-432-9022<br />Chesapeake Martial Arts Training Facility: Greenbrier Shoppes Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway) 757-382-9022<br />CLMA Martial Arts<br />P.O. Box 68820<br />Virginia Beach, Virginia<br />23471<br />Website address: www.atakick.com<br />Email: SMT@atakick.com<br />Headquarters: 757-471-9022<br />