Boxing Classes & More

Well, see, I’ve finally compiled what I want to send to my friend in London, and, although I’ve read up on restrictions and instructions on how to send, I am still confused.

First, do I actually need to use a customs form if I have these items in the box? I believe that a customs form is required no matter what you have inside?

- tiny glass jar of origami stars (about two and a half inches in height and one inch in diameter)
- one sketch
- one handmade book of "American terms"
- one 5.25 oz bag of Ghirardelli chocolate
- one letter (sealed in an envelope)

I plan on sending a small packet package with First Class International; the box doesn’t weigh over two pounds.

I read that you don’t need get custom charges if, as quoted from the USPS site, "Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain any tobacco goods, spirits or wine; Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing (excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable medical supplies." (http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/fh_014.htm) Does "gift" only apply to commercially sent items (such as if you purchase from a website)?

What do I mark dutiable items as on the customs form 2976? They ask whether or not the contents are gifts, documents, etc.

Also, I’m not entirely sure how to input her address onto the form. Her address doesn’t have a building number (she gave me an address to send to her university), so I’m not sure how to put her address because we have the Address 1/2 structure. This is her address (which is quite generic, so it shouldn’t be too much trouble):

Lady Chapman, Residence Office
Kidderpore Avenue
London, NW3 7ST
UK

OR

Kings College London
Hampstead Campus
Kidderpore Avenye
London, NW3 7ST
UK

What part would go in Address 1, and what part in Address 2? Or would they both go into Address 1?

(Additionally, I’m assuming I would have to get customs forms for small boxes that only contain letters and one tiny glass jar with origami stars in it?)

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me and my lost self!

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Anyone know of any classes of either ( more kickboxing) thanks

There are lots around:

Birmingham: http://www.wins-kickboxing.co.uk/class.htm

Coventry: http://www.wayofthespiritualwarrior.co.uk/

Warwickshire: http://www.pka-warwickshire.co.uk/

Halesowen and Dudley: http://www.martial-art-concepts.com/kickboxing-west-midlands.htm?utm_nooverride=1&gclid=CKuQi4C1uKkCFUEb4QodShN1-Q

Digbeth, Hockley, Aston, Saltley, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Leamore, Kingstanding, Four Oaks, Harborne,Edbaston,Walsall: http://www.zen-shin.co.uk/

i want to do a sport during summer vacation to lose weight for school next year, so i thought kickboxing would be cool. But my parents don’t have the money for classes in gyms like 24 hour fitness and stuff like that, so if you could tell where i could get cheap kickboxing classes( preferably all women’s classes) in Temecula,CA that would be great.

you can probably find a tae bo dvd for like 5 bucks online, and that’ll give you what you’re looking for…unless you’re looking to actually learn how to fight, in which case you’re pretty much SOL if you’re not in college since most places are going to charge you for the classes. However, if you are in college, check the campus gym, because most of them offer classes for free to students.

I’ve decided I’m going to start training for amateur boxing. I was curious for opinions on what weight class I would fight in. Not my weight now, but whats a feasible weight to drop down to or should I stay at my weight now.

Height: 6’1
Current Weight: 205lbs.( Little loose around the mid section but tight in the arms shoulders ect)
Age: 20

Devote yourself to training (get a trainer) both for:

1. proper technique, and,

2. maximum stamina.

Doing so will bring your body to your best boxing weight.

And would like to know of some good upbeat songs to workout to? (rap/hip hop)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHsNLp0Opog

i am shipping something to the uk. i am definetly choosing priority mail international, do i need a specific box? or any box will do.. i know that you can use any box for first class, but i wont choose that option.. thx

any sturdy box is ok. don’t forget to attach the Customs papers to the outside of the box

One of my friends, does Karate(is a brown belt) and I tried it with him for a couple days as a trial. It seemed way too relaxed for me, I understand that’s because it was in the beggining but I watched his class and it didn’t seem useful.

On the other hand, me and my other friend want to try a local Boxing gym, and would go and learn how to box together.

Please don’t say Karate or Boxing just because you only take 1 of them, and remember for self defense and fitness! Thanks!

p.s I’ve just started working out, and plan on doing my choice for awhile probably until I’m 18, I plan on joining the USMC

Self defense is a rather ambiguous term. It can range from a drunken brawl to a real life or death situation. Boxing is a sport and won’t cater to life threatening moments and teach what to do. It will teach how to fight, however, and would be useful on the lesser sides of self defense.

Karate, on the outside, might look useless to someone not use to it’s methods. It’s definitely not. That doesn’t mean the school you witnessed was or wasn’t a legitimate school. There seems to be more bad schools than good nowadays.
Karate, in it’s authentic and legitimate form, is taught for life or death self defense and is useful. Don’t confuse kata (forms) with prearranged shadowboxing or choreographed fights. It’s much, much deeper than that and neither of those.

As for fitness: a legitimate Karate school shouldn’t focus on fitness, only technique. You do get a workout, but it’s definitely not suppose to be some kind of cardiovascular/calisthenics class. If it is, then chances the style being taught is a watered down version.

Hello,
I am an incoming junior and I would like to know how to boost my college profile if my dream school is Duke University. I want to double major in Biomedical engineering and History. I know that is almost impossible to do in 4 years, but I am willing to take summer courses.

Class Average: 94.1
Class Rank: 17 of 195 (This has been a real issue with my parents; I’m trying to land in the top 10)

Classes:
I have all A’s in all of my honors/advanced classes except AP World History and AP Chemistry; I’m awaiting scores for both APs.

ExtraCurriculars:
Mock Trial, Treasurer of my school’s Hispanic Honor Society, Most Active member of Key Club, Incoming National Honor Society member, Treasurer of FBLA, By the end of June, I will have completed 96 hours of volunteering at my local Hospital, and plenty others more.

Extra:
I’m Nigerian. I have traveled to the Netherlands and the UK. I had the highest math, reading, and science CRCT scores in my 8th grade class. My first practice PSAT that I took sophomore year had a score of 172. I will graduate high school at the age of 16.

Fitness:
I do yoga, take boxing classes, and I ballroom dance.

Could you please explain your high school and why you will graduate at the age of 16? Are you young for your class, or did you skip grades? Or does your school allow sophomores to graduate?

Aside from that, being a Nigerian will help out in your Duke application. Also, I would recommend taking the SAT or ACT next year or early in senior year. A PSAT score of 172 translates to about a 1720 SAT, which is, honestly, far too low for admission to most top-tier colleges. If possible, you’ll need an SAT score of over 2000 to get a decent chance.

As for yoga, boxing, and ballroom dance: if possible, continue doing those activities through senior year. Colleges like to see commitment, especially for non-traditional sports such as boxing.

If possible, raise your class rank, but don’t treat it like a deal-breaker for college. In fact, colleges do not look at the actual rank but rather at the percentile. This allows comparisons across schools with differing class sizes (from tiny high schools with only 20 seniors to those with over 1000). Thus, colleges will see you as ranked at the top 9% of your class.

i would like to train this summer but i need to find somewhere to take classes. i want somewhere where the instructors are actually qualified and are good teachers.

Sure, here you go:

http://www.findmmagym.com/