4th degree Black Belt,
Instructor Rank of Master
Undefeated full contact ring boxer.
Trained in martial arts in China, Japan, and the United States
Trained and competed in Thai Boxing in The Netherlands and Thailand
Inducted into the
International Black Belt Hall of Fame
Master Instructor of the Year 2009 - International Martial Arts Association
We start from the beginning, and build skill, positive attitude,
strength, and ability of your body mind and spirit each week.
This class is for you if you want to practice real physical skills
and self discipline, change unhealthy physical and mental habits,
and apply these benefits to your daily life. I care about each student
and will coach and encourage a good, hard-working, student each step
of the way. Progress is up to you.
- Arrive a few minutes before class to collect your equipment and
be ready to begin on-time
- We begin in Kneeling Zeza (formal kneeling sitting for Zezan) to
clear your mind for class.
- Begin silent Zeza right after getting your equipment. Good chance
to review class readings.
- Don't hold up class then complain class isn't starting or ending
on time.
- If you
want more or less attention, just ask
- To become disciplined and happy, practice it.
- Don't complain something is hard. Just try. Do the work. You will
improve.
- Classes warm up first before stretching, with several stretches
throughout
- Bring water and needed items, for example, asthma inhalers. No chewing
gum
- Eat enough before class to have energy to work. Instead of unhealthful
diet practices, learn true health.
- Bring fruit or other healthy food to eat after class to restock
muscle fuel
- Advise Dr. Bookspan of medical conditions so you can suit the class
to your needs
- If you feel sick, do not leave the room without notice
- You are important. Call, e-mail, or see me in class for help/encouragement
at any time.
- Use class skills to learn discipline to face whatever task and do
well. Transfer this discipline to life.
- Respect yourself, teacher, and class.
- Complement your training by taking the Warrior
Yoga class and other classes to Fix and
Prevent Injury.
- Enjoy your training. Smile. Breathe. Practice hard.
Syllabus
Class activities (below) adjust to class progress. Stay disciplined
to stay on schedule. If you sandbag class, you will miss the chance to try
many fun helpful activities.
The Advanced Boxing Syllabus features
student photos to see what you are working toward:
You may
bring your readings to do in class during the kneeling Zezan.
Class
1
Kneeling Zeza, martial arts history, body position, shuffle, jab, cross, duck,
front kick, crescent kick. Learn healthy bending, stance, placement of knee,
lower back, shoulder, and neck. Remember self-discipline and enjoying hard
physical training. Class 1 short on-line readings:Is
Bad Martial Arts Good Exercise? and Which
Ancient Exercise Gives Focus and Concentration? Class 1 movie to watch: Are
You Stronger Than A 67 Year Old Lady? Bookmark and do this with her every
day.
Class 1 Textbookreadings: Forward, Introduction, Lifestyle,
to page 8. Flexibility 60-101. Soreness 197-201.
Before the semester
ends, Remember to register for Warrior
yoga and next boxing class. Preregistration is required. If you just come
to the door, you may find 20 people ahead of you, or waiting for a class
already cancelled for lack of preregistration.
"Hard
training, easy combat; Easy training, hard combat"
- Marshal Suvorov, famous Russian General
What
the Students Say About KickBoxing
with Dr. Jolie Bookspan
The class gave me some of the most exercise
I have had in a long time.
Dr. Bookspan showed me I can do a lot of things that I thought I couldn't,
with practice, discipline, and determination.
It is not just an exercise class, it is a class about self-discipline,
about feeling good about myself, and enjoying myself at the same time.
- Allison Lukachik
The class is fun and well thought out.
I like Dr. Bookspan's preparedness and enthusiasm.
Because of the class, I have confidence in everything I attempt
and I am attempting much more.
- Karen Randolph
I have improved my self-discipline.
The class has shown me that I can accomplish more every day.
The class is different from others in its completeness
in terms of exercising both mind and body.
- Juan Rico
I like the (life lesson) stories before each class.
The class is challenging.
I look better and am in better shape.
Dr. Bookspan is great. She has shown me that "I can do it."
- Sandra Davidson
The class has taught me to be stronger and more disciplined.
I have more confidence.
Dr. Jolie Bookspan is absolutely amazing!
She gives us a tough class. It is no "B.S."
It is difficult and do-able and has everything to do with real life.
For dealing with real life now - she has shown me that "I can do it."
- Lily Stepnowski
My life is better. I'm excited to come back every week and do more.
I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Bookspan makes it exciting,
and I am interested in Zen also and I enjoy her stories
before each class and her general outlook on life.
Everything about this class is different from other classes.
- Alane Salvatore
This was a complete departure from my everyday life,
which felt so refreshing.
The class is valuable: there is a whole other world out there.
- Melissa Nielson
My life is better - I'm more confident.
I'm more flexible. "I can do it!"
- Rebecca Scott
In this class everyone is an equal and no one is a failure!
- Nicole Dopirak
I liked the class. It teaches mental discipline.
My life is better because the class has given me mental capacity
to focus my energy on positive and deflect the negative.
- Michael Donato
The class teaches determination and dedication.
It teaches self-discipline and motivation – not your typical "group
exercise.
It teaches you life lessons in simple stories (i.e. the monk, the coffee bean…)
The class is organized and structured.
I learned self-discipline and motivation to accomplish whatever I put my mind
to.
Giving up is not an option.
Truly a boxing class – not just aerobics.
- Carla Pellecchia
To Be Injury and
Pain-Free
All techniques
in this class are intended to decrease injury potential and improve function
starting as soon as you begin using them.
You should
feel effort and exercise in your muscles during and after class, but no
strain, twisting, or pain to any joints. If something hurts, you may not
be positioning yourself properly. Check with Dr. Bookspan.
Do not
do anything that increases joint pain or injury potential.
Pain may
occur if you use bad positioning habits and exercises that strain muscles
and put joints into unhealthy positioning. Don't do that.
Keep healthy
common sense and use your brain.
Practice
until healthy motion becomes natural and the way you move for all daily
life.
Get your
class textbook, "Healthy Martial Arts." and do all readings. Read
Student Responsibility, below.
Ask questions of things
that do not seem right for you.
Enjoy
improving your mind and body. Smile. Relax. Breathe.
The
Ab Revolution™ No More Crunches! No More
Back Pain! New, completely revised third edition expanded.
Revolutionary core training method - No forward bending that stresses disc.
Combination of sports medicine and fun exercise to straighten posture and
get a healthier stronger workout than with conventional forward bending
abdominal exercises. Change your understanding of what abdominal muscles
do (and don't do) during daily activity and what they have to do with your
back. Used by military, law enforcement, and the nation's top spine doctors.
Student
Responsibility
We
Pledge To A Strong Happy Class That Learns Healthier Ways:
I understand all of the following:
I
understand this class is for people who want to learn and improve both
body and mind, not just do fad exercises.
I understand that keeping positive attitude is a workout for the spirit
and part of class. Remember to smile and breathe and relax while working
hard.
I understand that the teacher cares, and encourages me to express my concerns,
hopes, pre-existing medical conditions, etc, directly for mutual good.
I understand that if I don't, that the teacher is not clairvoyant.
I have been told that several popular fitness exercises and stretches
are not healthy and that we change those and do healthier versions instead.
I won't complain that we don't do the unhealthy versions.
I understand that it is helpful to me to learn when I am moving in unhealthy
ways, for example, slouching the spine, twisting or sagging at the knee
or ankle.
I understand that it is helpful to me to be interested to change unhealthy
joint position to healthy position.
I understand that if I go back to unhealthy exercises outside of class,
that the class is not responsible for pain or injury.
I understand that the teacher cares for my safety and shows this by watching
my form, informing me of unsafe motions, and helping me correct them with
words or physical pointing. If I am not interested in safeguarding my
health in this way, I must previously inform the teacher that it is my
choice not to be talked to or paid attention to, or that I need different
means.
I understand I am expected to make an effort to learn and exert.
I understand this class stresses practice in self-control and respect.
I will not wear sunglasses, chew gum, chatter, or make displays of disrespect
or irresponsibility.
I understand that I am expected to work hard enough to have sore muscles
for one to three days following each class.
I understand that having sore muscles is not an injury or something to
avoid or fear.
I understand that I have been told that joints should not be sore, and
are a sign of misuse that needs to be changed.
I understand that to have a fun class, I need to contribute fun.
