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28 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 27, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Find the right program and the teacher at Premier Martial Arts planning a florida florida vacation rates as low as $85/ On your next Florida vacation, don't be satisfied with a `two-bed-andwashroom hotel room' when you can stay in a luxurious and well-appointed condo, Villa or Pool Home! Find homes available at all the popular Florida destinations including Disney World! night MANY vacation homes to choose from! Choose from Condos, Villas, Pool homes and from 3 to 8 Bedroom homes All areas of Florida. You choose where you want to be. Deal ith yw directlner for t the ow dos, Con Pool & Villas mes! Ho IT US AT VIS The Martial Arts has become recognized as the one complete tool to an overall wellbeing. Endless are the advantages from learning the physical components; in addition to the mental and emotional lessons it has to offer. Undoubtedly, most important is choosing the right program and the right teacher. Fortunate for Oakville we have both in Premier Martial Arts and Steve McCulloch... With 17 years under his `belt' of black, McCulloch knew after his first year apprenticeship that teaching was his destiny. "Instructing was an instant reward for me...I knew the right choice was to take all of its benefits and make a career out of something I love." It was in 2004 on Wyecroft Rd., that Steve opened up his studio doors to Oakville offering a modern world program of self-protection and character development. With a vision to strengthen a community by helping people stay safe, McCulloch says; "By instilling the life skills of a true martial artist, we help people achieve self discipline, high self-esteem, a positive outlook, a spirit of constant improvement and an attitude that refuses to give up." The fastest growing international organization in the world of Martial Arts, Premier is an organization of approximately 115 schools. Key to its success are the programs for children. "We start them as early as 4 years, teaching focus, respect and self-discipline." Devoted to the development of our children, a specialized curriculum is set apart for the kids to progress through the system. "Our thing is to teach discipline and show respect 24-7." What sets Premier apart, is family participation. Parents and teachers are encouraged to be included in the process. "We will ask teachers to take note of school marks and parents about chores and respect...we invite them to join in our daily class chats." Working within this team environment, says McCulloch, "is fun and exciting; we're giving and receiving100% positive reinforcement." Depending on age and curriculum, your child will be trained on the most current and effective self-defense techniques to date. As they develop self-confidence, children are more open to learning the foundation of values representative of the marital arts. Most important, kids will develop perseverance and a non-quitting spirit to overcome life's obstacles. "These values," says McCulloch, "combined with life skills will lead to remarkable improvement in academics, careers and relationships... literally making a better community one black belt at a time." The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!