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By Justyn Hornor

 As a parent, one of your greatest desires is to see your child succeed in college. As a student, going into the first year of college with confidence is priceless. Plus, having a successful first year propels you forward into a successful entire college career. The only problem is that many freshman begin college without any guidance, go through years of college with an “undecided” major, and end up spending more money than it’s worth. This is where academic coaching comes in. A professional, qualified academic coach can give you the tools you need for an amazing first year. Whether you are a high school student seeking help before beginning college or a college student who has struggled through the first year with still no direction, here are three benefits you’ll experience with academic coaching:

Save Money

It costs money to make money, and college is definitely a worthy investment. The only problem is when a student is unable to decide on a major and racks up enough college bills to last a lifetime. Plus, with an academic coach, you’ll be able to get a handle on those common areas in which students often struggle: time management, procrastination, organizational skills, learning style assessment, note taking and study skills, test preparation, test-taking strategies, reading comprehension, maintaining balance in college life including budgeting, career advisement, and more.

Know Yourself

Deciding a major is almost impossible if you do not first know your likes and dislikes, talents, and more. An academic coach will begin to develop a plan of action that takes into account the natural talents, interests, and personality of each student to build a sense of motivation and achievability. The basis of this plan is establishing short term and long term goals. Coaching sessions that continue over the first month of a semester, or over the entire year, can guide students as they encounter new challenges to develop constructive habits and pin-point strengths that have helped them in the previous days and weeks. Most academic coaching requires a student to take the Highland’s Ability Battery, which involves a series of worksamples that help your academic coach more successfully lead you to your college major.

Available Anywhere

To get the most out of your money and time, choose an academic coach that makes his or her services available anywhere. An online academic coach will be able to work with you one-on-one via phone or email. This eliminates unnecessary travel time and expenses in the case that no academic coaches are available to you locally.

With an academic coach, you will learn to take the lead, choose the right major for you, and form your own short term and long term goals. You will learn during the continuing coaching sessions to identify and develop the strengths and skills you need to reach these goals with the help of assessments and encouraging evaluations. Finally, and most importantly for some, is the added benefit of an academic coach being able to guide you through the learning process of balancing the demands of necessary study, social life, and work requirements to finish well.

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A Quiet Legend/Champion Among Us!

By The Traveller 001

 If you met him in the streets of San Antonio, you would never guess what he does for a living or who he really is. Dr. Lockhart received his Black Belt in 1974 from Attlee Chittum, The Father Of Texas Karate, and as a result began embarking thus far on a 35 year journey of self-discovery through the Martial Arts. Having spent the majority of his career as a childrens advocate, promoting safety and education, Dr. Lockhart believes that we can make a difference in our community one individual at a time. He continues to speak on topics such as Martial Arts, education, personal development, motivation, leadership, child safety and self-defense.

Dr. Lockhart’s Credentials

Dr. Larry M. Lockhart, Sr., holds multiple ranking such as: 10th Degree/Hanshi, Founder of Hei Joshin Tamashii Do/Lo Jutsu Ryu (Sanctioned By The Universal Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Supreme Sokeship Council); 9th Degree in World Black Belt Living Legends ( By Grand Master Bob Wall - Founder); 8th Degree Grand Master in Moohapsool Hapkido (By Grand Master Jim McMurray); 8th Degree through the World Martial Arts Ranking Association (By Grand Master J. Pat Burleson - Founder); 5th Degree though the Texas Tae Kwon Do Association (By Grand Master Abel Villarreal - Founder). Dr. Lockhart developed his love for the Art in Japan in 1965. Upon his return to the United States, he studied under Grand Master Attlee Chittum “Father of Texas Karate”, who sponsored Grand Master Jhoon Rhee into the United States and became one of his first five Black Belts in America. In addition, Dr. Lockhart also studied under Demetries Havannas, a Texas karate legend.

Dr. Lockhart came upon the tournament competition scene and broke into the top ten Black Belts of America beginning in 1975. He held that position for a 15-year span until 1990. During this time period, he accomplished Robert Trias’ U.S.K.A. World Heavy Weight Title, two Karate Olympiks Titles, winning the Joe Alvarado Tournament of Champions for five consecutive years. After garnishing Allen Stein’s U.S. Open - United States Karate Championships, Dr. Lockhart went on to win every major event Texas had to offer, including the following:

Undefeated Title Holder of the San Antonio Kick-Boxing Championships

Won the U.S.K.A. World Games in 1985

Won the George Minshew’s Karate Olympiks in 1980 and 1985

Won the Police Olympics in 1978

Won the Allen Stein’s United States Karate Championships

Won Joe Alvarado’s Tournament of Champions for five consecutive years

Won Oklahoma City Championships in 1982

Ranked in the “Top Ten Black Belts of America” from 1976 to 1986

Received “Special Invitation” to the 1999 World Games

2000 TNT State Champion, Point Sparring

These accomplishments ultimately resulted in his nomination to the Texas Black Belt Hall of Fame. Dr. Lockhart retired with a 98% winning record, which included winning many of the same tournaments that karate legend Chuck Norris had won in Texas.

In 1998, Dr. Lockhart came out of retirement and began teaching again. During this same year, he was awarded the Man of the Year Award, which stated, ” . . . For devoted and unselfish dedication to the Martial Arts. For your discipline and leadership as a positive role model. Your constant display of proficiency, discipline, respect, and honor shines among the best. Your contribution to society has been of the utmost highest. We salute you!”

Dr. Lockhart’s additional community achievements include:

Award of Appreciation from Governor Ann Richards - 8/6/93

Award of Appreciation from Governor William P. Clements, Jr. - 7/17/90

Award of Appreciation from Mayor Henry Cisneros

Award of Appreciation from Mayor Lyla Cockrell

Member of the Board of Directors for the Alamo Branch Y.M.C.A.

Chairman of the A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) Martial Arts Program

Co-Founder of Karate Kids “Say No to Drugs” with Eli Guerra

Volunteer Teacher for the San Antonio School of the Blind

Previous member of the Texas State Highway Patrol

Dr. Lockhart currently owns and operates Karate Plus Martial Arts Personal Development Center at 1305 S.W. Loop 410, Marbach Exit 7 in Westlakes Village in San Antonio, Texas. He continues to pass on to his students the traditions of winning through superior attitude, superior techniques, and superior work ethics.

Dr. Lockhart is available for professional speaking engagements on topics such as the Martial Arts, personal development, motivation, leadership, child safety and self-defense.

Dr. Larry Lockhart, Sr., has improved countless children’s lives by teaching them self-discipline and focus through Personal Development and Martial Arts, emphasizing the importance of education. Find out how your child can grow up to be a Leader in your community and have self-confidence as well as a respectful attitude at http://www.familypdc.com.

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Computer training classes - Enhance your knowledge now!

By Roberto Garabell

 The computer has become extremely important equipment to every human being. The only sad point about this is that some individuals have the basic knowledge about the computer but later find out that the knowledge isn’t sufficient enough to get a job. What happens next?

If your desire is to acquire or enhance your knowledge in computers, computer training classes could be the perfect answer. With the wealth of opportunities the IT industry has brought forward, many individuals can now get themselves enrolled in one of the many computer training classes.

When different computer training classes offer different courses, how will you be able to select the one of your choice? This can be a rather tricky question. Not knowing how to choose one could be a problem. But the following will give you a few tips as to how you could avail the benefits of computer training classes if searched properly.

One of the best type of computer training classes for beginners would be the elementary type of class. Such computer training classes teach the basics and hence you would be able to learn fast.

Once you’re completed the elementary computer training classes, the next level would be intermediate. These classes are different from the elementary computer training classes. In addition to teaching the basics, this class will give you a thorough knowledge of the inner workings of a computer.

The main objective of a computer training course is to help an individual use the computer and its functions for their day to day activities. In many organizations, employees are sent to computer training classes as it gives them a competitive edge over their counterparts in the business world.

Each year we see new software releases. The technology changes so rapidly that what was new few months ago becomes old or obsolete in a matter of days. Therefore being ahead of the game means you have to be in tune with the latest technological advancements and tune your skills accordingly.

Since the computer has become very much a part of our lives, an individual’s ability to use a computer and carry out its basic functions has become a necessity. If you lack such knowledge, chances are that you be left out in the cold.

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