Hey Team, Welcome to the September Newsletter! September is officially Self Defense September for the kids. During the month we will be exploring not just physical techniques but also verbal techniques and the mentality associated with resisting bullies. We will be covering: How bullies choose their victims and how to use body language and assertiveness […]
Hey Team, Welcome to the August Newsletter! Ah the smell of kids returning to school is in the air! Along with kids getting back to their normal schedules, we will have a normal schedule all month. Women Only Classes!! You asked for it and now it’s here! Beginning Tuesday August 10th at 7:30pm Coach Ashley […]
Hey Team, Welcome to the June Newsletter! Sweaty armpits and stinky kids means it’s summer! It also means we will be no gi until September for our normal classes. Friday classes and morning classes are now gi. Kids, wear your belt adults, don’t wear your belts. You’ll be happy to know we don’t have any […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Hi team, This month, we are excited to partner with Soles4Souls to help provide shoes to people who need them. Soles4Souls turns shoes into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty. Causely is helping […]
Top Four Benefits of Working out With a Loved One There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, […]
This February, every 10 facebook check-ins will help save the life of a rescue animal! We’re working with Causely and Best Friends Animal Society to make it happen. You can add #SaveThemAll when you check in to promote the cause. For more information about this month’s charity, check out bestfriends.org. We can teach kids martial […]
This January, we are excited to partner with Hope for Haiti to provide education to children in southern Haiti. Every 10 check-ins at Gracie Fernandina will provide a day of education to a classroom of 30 children. I always say, “I can teach you jiu-jitsu, but it’s more important to me that I teach you […]