Free Krav Maga based Anti-Abduction and Self Defense Seminar For Kids Wants To Make Children ?Snatch Proof!?

Yorktown Heights, NY (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 - Free Krav Maga based Anti-

Abduction and Self Defense Seminar For Kids Wants To Make Children ?Snatch Proof.?

Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness Center an Official Krav Maga? Training Center located in Yorktown Heights, NY is pre-launching its Kids km-X program, a special child friendly version of the popular and effective Krav Maga? (krahv muh-GAH) self defense system during its Grand-Reopening.

To celebrate this launch and to introduce Kid?s Krav Maga? to the Yorktown area, Yorktown Fitness Center will host a free life changing and life-saving seminar for parent?s and kids to combat ever increasing and frightening levels of nationwide child abductions. The event is open to kids age four to 14 and their parent?s.

Parent?s and families everywhere are affected by news of missing children. According to a NISMART-2 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 1999, there were an estimated 797,500 children reported missing with more than 58,200 children reported as abducted by strangers.

To encourage awareness, prevention and safety, children will be taught easy to learn techniques and concepts of situational avoidance, detecting stranger danger, basic self defense and releases, strikes, getaways, escape plans and who to run to for help. Children will be taught how to fight and get away. The goal is to make this situational training as real as possible without making it scary. ?This is the best program for kids to be a part of because not only does it focus on Self-defense, but awareness, safety and FUN!? - Davide Gristina, Owner/Head Instructor.

This fun, free and interactive live-training session will include handouts and other resources including complimentary Child ID?s (for photos, fingerprints and important descriptive emergency info) and refreshments will be served.

Event Date: Sunday October 15, 2006 (Limited space. Registration required).

Time: 1PM to 3PM

Attire: Comfortable clothing, workout gear, sneakers

Location: Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness Center, An Official Krav Maga Training Center, 1761 Front Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Web: http://www.YorktownFitnessCenter.com/


To Reserve Spots Guests Should Contact: 914-302-7392 extension 202 or 201 (Chris Allison)

About Davide?s Yorktown Fitness Center

Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness is a 15,000 square foot, fully equipped workout facility located in Yorktown Heights, NY with a mission to provide unparalleled programs, training, and support to its members and community.

About Krav Maga?

Krav Maga? is the official self defense system of the Israeli military, and has been adopted and taught to over 400 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the United States. It has also been taught to thousands of civilians of all ages including celebrities: Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale (Batman) and more. Krav Maga? is recognized as the most efficient self-defense system for real life situations. This modern, streetwise, ever-evolving self-defense training method is comprised of simple yet effective techniques which are based on natural movements and reflexes.

Press contact for interviews and demonstrations: Chris or David 914-302-7392

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Elitecarseats.com Announces Sale on 5 Point Booster Seats Safest for Kids

Birmingham, MI (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Elitecarseats.com, retailers of the most popular and safest car seat design for infants and toddlers recently announced a sale on several bestselling 5 point harness booster seats. Hailed by the site as the only way to completely ensure your child?s safety while riding in an automobile, 5 point harness booster seats provide security, even in the event of a seat belt failure. For a limited time, shoppers can enjoy discounted prices on a variety of 5 point harness seats from some of the safest brands on the market today, including Sunshine, Safety 1St, Britax, Graco and Recaro.

Unlike previous car seat styles , which rely on a lap belt and a shoulder belt for safety, these styles feature a unique 5-point attachment system that ensure completed security ? even if the seat belt fails. Known for their safety features and highly tested reliability, the car seats featured in the car seat sale from elitecarseat.com feature the latest in 5 point harness booster seat technology. Dedicated to children?s safety, elitecarseats.com is excited to announce this latest sale, ?We truly believe in keeping kids safe, which is why we are pleased to be able to offer this rare sale on some of the best 5 point harness booster seats that we have ever seen.? reported Bob Smith, the elitecareasts.com spokesman. In regards to the company?s recently launched website, Smith added, ?Not only do we offer low prices and fast shipping, but we also provide customer reviews and a reliable payment system. Thanks to our latest sale on the safest car seats around, more parents can experience for themselves how safe these styles are.?

Elitecarsesats.com is dedicated to the safety of children and is proud to offer valuable resources to parents who are looking for the right car seat for their needs. Offering a large selection of the safest and most innovative car seats on the market today from top brands such as Britax, Sunshine Kids, Recaro and Graco, Elitecarseats.com stands behind every product that it sells. For more information, please visit http://elitecarseats.com.

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Free Entertaining, Educational iPad Book for Kids Available Now; Chimps Should Be Chimps, Designed for Early Readers, Explores World of Chimpanzees

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 03, 2011

Lincoln Park Zoo?s Project ChimpCARE announced the release of a new children?s book for iPad?, Chimps Should Be Chimps, that can now be downloaded for free from the App StoreSM. ChimpCARE is an initiative aimed at heightening awareness about the welfare of chimpanzees across the United States.

Chimps Should Be Chimps is designed for early readers aged 3 ? 8 years and offers an interactive and engaging story that aims to educate and inform kids ? and their parents - about chimpanzees.

?Too often, first impressions about chimpanzees are formed by seeing them dressed in human clothes performing in movies or television shows,? said Steve Ross, PhD, founder of Project ChimpCARE. ?Unfortunately, recent research suggests that these impressions can be lasting and have detrimental consequences for this endangered species.?

Chimps Should Be Chimps provides kids, and their parents, with a different impression ? one that looks at life from a chimpanzee?s perspective. Through rhyming, lyrical prose, the story is told through the eyes of two chimpanzee characters: wise old Poe and his granddaughter Lulu who live amongst other chimpanzees at a local zoo.

The engaging story is highlighted with bright, colorful and playful illustrations which seem to come to life with the stroke of a finger on the iPad screen. This multisensory book includes the sounds of waterfalls, music and birds that help bring the characters to life.

The story highlights things that chimpanzees love to do including climbing and swinging in trees, fishing for termites, building nests and playing with other chimpanzees. The story also carefully conveys a message about things that do not make chimpanzees happy, such as being separated from their mother at an early age and being isolated from their peers so they can be used for performance in movies or circuses.

?The inspiration for the book came from trying to talk to my own kids about chimpanzees,? explained Ross. ?The story aims to relate how chimpanzees deserve to be free from these antiquated practices of being dressed up for human amusement. But perhaps just as importantly, it conveys to kids the importance of being yourself and believing in what comes naturally to you.?

Ross expresses hope that the children's book will not only reach a younger generation who will be active in changing the world to be a better place for wildlife, but it will give their parents, who might be reading along to them, a new perspective on these important issues.

Chimps Should be Chimps was created in partnership with Manning Productions. Learn more about this free iPad book, see illustrations, view the book trailer and get detailed behind the scenes interviews about the creation of this children?s app and the work of Project ChimpCARE by visiting http://www.chimpsshouldbechimps.com.

ABOUT CHICAGO?S LINCOLN PARK ZOO

Chicago?s Lincoln Park Zoo, a historic landmark founded in 1868, is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience. A leader in conservation science both globally and locally, the zoo exemplifies the highest quality animal care and educational outreach. The not-for-profit zoo, managed by The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, is a member-supported organization and one of the nation?s only free, privately managed zoos. For more information, call 312 -742-2000 or visit http://www.lpzoo.org.

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Golf Mesquite Nevada Sponsors "Golf Fore Kids" Tournament in Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite, Nevada (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

The numbers alone were staggering when discussing the success of the seventh annual Golf Fore Kids tournament played last month on four courses in Mesquite, Nevada.

Over 400 golfers converged on Falcon Ridge, Conestoga, the Palms and the Canyons Course at the Oasis Golf Club layouts. That represented a 10 percent increase from last year?s tournament while also establishing a new record of participants.

The annual event is used to raise gifts and cash during the holidays for needy youth and families in the Nevada cities of Mesquite, Overton and Bunkerville as well as nearby Beaver Dam and Littleton, Arizona.

Some 600 kids enjoyed gifts and cash estimated to be $ 90,000. The holiday Tournament and dinner gathering was a grand success.

From gift cards to toy tractors and scads of bicycles and tricycles, Golf Fore Kids was a hole-in-one presented by GolfMesquiteNevada.com and many other Mesquite city businesses and sponsors.

Bill Moore of Mesquite played at the Palms course. He has participated four previous Golf Fore Kids events.

?It?s just a good thing to do for the kids,? said Moore, a native of Bozeman, Mont., who has lived in Mesquite for the past 12 years. ?This isn?t about golf, but rather about helping the kids here.?

Gloria George, also of Mesquite, played for the second time.

?This is fun and it?s Mesquite,? said George, who moved to Mesquite in 2000 from Santa Barbara. ?I have worked for the ReMax Long Drive championship here for 12 years and this was a natural. This is what Mesquite is all about. Look how many people were here.

?I have never regretted moving to Mesquite and this event is among the reasons why I love this city. It is so representative of what Mesquite does for everyone around it. This city is always reaching out to help others. It?s simply fun here.?

Mesquite Mayor Mark Wier said the event is ?priceless.? A native of North Dakota who has lived in Mesquite for 19 years, Wier said, ?Seeing the looks on the faces of the kids who receive the gifts is something that no one forgets.?

?It?s really something when you see the gifts delivered,? said Wier. ?There is not a dry eye in the room. These people have done a fantastic job especially considering that this started on one golf course. In fact, I would have to say this is the finest charitable golf tournament in the country. It?s truly amazing.?

Guy Pompa, a real estate agent with Premier Properties of Mesquite, played in his sixth event. A former 47-year resident of Las Vegas, he moved to Mesquite in September of 1996.

?The reason I play in this is that it?s the most gratifying in knowing that there is not a child in this area that will go without during the holidays,? said Pompa, 58. ?This is what Mesquite is all about. We had an incredible turn out here this year. I have to believe that this was the best ever.

?This town has been so good to me and I always want to give back. I can do just that by playing in this tournament. The Golf Fore Kids is a hole-in-one. This is fantastic.?

Golf writer Greg Miles of Golf Chicago participated and praised the Golf Fore Kids event.

?I was impressed in many ways by the 2011 Golf Fore Kids tournament,? said Miles. ?First, by its organization ? the timely placing of 440 golfers at four different courses. Then, collected and centralizing all the toys in one spot for display by the time of the luncheon; hats off to those committee leaders who spearheaded the event.

?Second, I marvel at the generosity of the participants (toys) and the sponsors (prizes); never have I seen a raffle with so many winners. This was truly a total community effort. And not to be forgotten was the fine weather and the fun had by the golfers.?

GolfMesquiteNevada.com, is a marketing co-op of golf courses and resorts in Mesquite, Nevada and St. George, Utah, and was created 10 years ago to promote golf vacations within the Mesquite/St.George area. The resorts include the CasaBlanca Resort Casino, Eureka Hotel Casino, Falcon Ridge Hotel and the Virgin River Resort Casino ? all located in Mesquite, Nevada 90 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The nine championship courses within GolfMesquiteNevada.com include Conestoga Golf Club, The Chase at Coyote Springs, CasaBlanca Golf Course, Falcon Ridge Golf Course, The Palmer and Canyons courses at the Oasis Golf Club and the Palms golf course. Also included are Sand Hollow Resort Championship Course and Coral Canyon Golf Course located in nearby St. George, Utah area.

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Israeli Krav Maga Based Self-Defense Classes in Westchester County, NY and Orange County, NY Keep Adults, Kids and Law Enforcement Fit and Safe

Westchester County, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Earlier this month, Krav Maga New York (KMNY), a Westchester and Orange County provider of Krav Maga based martial arts training and self-defense classes, reaffirmed its commitment to keep our community fit and safe. Acting as Company spokesperson, Chris Allison, Lead Instructor for KMNY announced, ?We intend to increase operations in an effort to provide more Israeli martial arts based seminars, mass introductory lessons, and a variety of other community oriented training opportunities, and to revise our every day self-defense offering to better facilitate Krav Maga class participation. Expect a lot from us in 2012.?

Sources indicate that KMNY?s decision to offer more training opportunities in 2012 was necessary given a recent string of unprecedented requests for classes, seminars and training featuring the world renowned Israeli self-defense system knows as Krav Maga. As Chris Allison explained, ?This month alone we?ve provide Krav Maga training for the NY & NJ Waterfront Police Department headquartered in NY City, and for a women?s group located in Pelham, Westchester County. We?ve conducted over 25 introductory classes to benefit community kids, adults and Law Enforcement Officers, secured a Krav Maga self-defense seminar for Briarcliff High School students, secured a Law Enforcement Certification course which we will host next month, sold over 70 Krav Maga class passes, moved our Orange County self-defense and Law Enforcement training program to Studio Ayo Fitness in order to accommodate a growing student base, and received a formal invitation to once again present at next year?s New York Tactical Officers Association (NYTOA) expo. Lastly, Putnam County based Paladin Center, a continuing education facility built on Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice protocols, contracted us to be the exclusive provider of Law Enforcement and EMS defensive tactics training.?

Krav Maga, renowned worldwide for its effectiveness against real life violent encounters, was originally created for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Unlike Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, or other forms of rule-based competition, Krav Maga was designed for real world attacks where rules simply do not apply. One of the most sought after methods for self-defense, it teaches practitioners how best to neutralize attacks and escape unharmed. Krav Maga is characterized by simple, instinctive responses against realistic attacks, and the defenses are easy to learn, easy to retain, and can be replicated under stress. Krav Maga is a favorite among many Law Enforcement, Military, and Anti Terrorist Training Units who depend on it for its explosive nature and unrivaled effectiveness. Krav Maga's total body fitness has also attracted countless Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kristanna Loken, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher.

Since 2004, Krav Maga New York (based in Westchester County, NY and Orange County, NY) has been featured on the Journal News, the North County News, the Record Review, LoHud.com, the Blotter, Hudson Valley Magazine, Healthy Frontiers, and News 12 Westchester. KMNY has trained thousands of civilians and hundreds of Law Enforcement officers including members of NYTOA, members of Westchester County Police Academy and Rockland County Police Academy, as well as special response teams and a high profile protective services unit. KMNY is recognized and highly regarded by leading Krav Maga licensing bodies nationwide.

When asked about KMNY?s expansion plans for 2012, Owner and Chief Instructor Davide Gristina stated, ?It?s clear to us that there is a growing need for Krav Maga services and in 2012 we intend to provide varied training opportunities to fill the void?.

About Krav Maga New York:

Krav Maga New York offers authentic Black Belt level Krav Maga training to civilian adults, kids and Law Enforcement. KMNY has presented at public libraries, temples, high schools, elementary schools, scout meetings, boys and girls clubs, charity events, colleges, and for leadership and other groups. For more information, contact KMNY at 1-877-Krav Maga or visit KMNY online at http://www.KMNY.us

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Children's Charities To Benefit From Purchase of Kids Birthday Party Invitations

Foothill Ranch, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

"For 2012, we have chosen to support Joy Jars by Jessie and The NEGU Foundation," said Jeanette Herren, President of Announcingit Invitations. "These children's charities touched my heart, not only because Jessie was a part of our community and a member of our church, but because cancer has also touched my family."

For over 20 years, Announcingit Invitations & More has been spreading joy through the printing of invitations for kids birthday party invitations. Their decision to spread joy to children in need through contributing to charities for children was a natural fit.

Joy Jars and The NEGU Foundation, which stands for Never Ever Give Up, were inspired by Jessica Joy Rees, a courageous child who lost her 10-month battle with two inoperable brain tumors on January 5, 2012.

Jessie and the JoySquad filled over 3,000 Joy Jars for kids and distributed them to over 27 states and 7 children's hospitals. Her wish was to send JoyJars to every child fighting cancer in the United States which is over 50,000 kids. We hope to help her charities reach this goal by donating a portion of every kids birthday party invitation our customer's purchase.

Jeanette and her employees have been following the progress of another young cancer fighter, 6 year old Cade Spinello, the child of one of her son's teachers and former football coaches at Mission Viejo High School. For over a year, Cade has courageously been fighting his own battle with a brain tumor. Photos of Cade with his Joy Jar, pictures and videos of Jessie and links to her charities can be found on the Announcingit.com website.

February marks the company's 21st year in business, and Announcingit will be introducing new designs for their collection of kids invitations for birthdays, christening, baptism and first communion as well as additions to their standard line of colorful invitations for weddings, business and adults.

About Announcingit: Announcingit has been creating, designing and printing party invitations, holiday photo cards, party favors, and note cards for kids, adults, business and weddings for over 20 years. You can shop Announcingit.com on-line 24/7, visit their store in Foothill Ranch, California, follow them on Twitter, Facebook and their Blog.

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