December Highlights!
SCHEDULE NOTES:
Coach Gabe will be away this week:
Monday, Dec 16: Professor Rob covering
Tuesday, Dec 17: Coach Casey covering
Wednesday & Thursday, Dec 18-19: Coach Morgan covering
Winter Break: December 22 - January 4th (No classes, no make-ups). Note that our schedule is always available at the bottom of our homepage: https://www.mindfulmartialarts.org/
December Dates
This week: Coach coverage as noted above
Winter Break: December 22 - January 4th (No classes)
Regular schedule resumes Monday, January 5th
They're Learning What!?
Mini Ninjas, 4-6yrs
Mini Ninjas are mastering "Springy Knees" and "Shrimp Escapes"! We're focusing on alternative escapes from the Cowboy Mount when the trap-and-roll isn't working. Our innovative warm-ups now include stuffed dragon toys that chase the children and and light the mat on fire to support vigorous warm-ups. Our fun "shrimp tunnels" and "spinner" drills help the Ninjas develop skills through play.
Meditation
We're introducing a special "anchoring" exercise where children learn to connect relaxation with pressing two fingers together - a simple tool they can use anytime to find calm. This is done after we do our standard focusing and mindfulness practices which create the relaxation.
Samurai Squad, 6-12yrs
Samurais are diving deep into Open-Guard Bottom techniques—a fundamental position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Specifically they are learning the Butterfly-Guard, Butterfly-Sweep and the Thread-The-Needle Back-Take. These fundamental moves are being demonstrated both in class and shared in our WhatsApp group for continued learning at home.
Meditation
Students are learning the anchoring process in detail, understanding how our attention shapes our experience and the importance of taking responsibility for where we direct our focus.
Mat Chat & Story
We're continuing our journey with "Way of the Warrior Kid," exploring Uncle Jake's teachings about memorization techniques and how martial arts discipline applies to learning in all areas of life.
Mindful Warriors, 9-17yrs
Mindful Warriors are mastering the Triangle Choke, one of the most powerful and high-percentage techniques in all of Jiu-Jitsu! We've introduced new movement drills designed to build specific muscle patterns and coordination required for this particular technique, emphasizing technical precision over raw strength.
Meditation & Mat Chat
Warriors are doing the same meditations as the Samurai Squad, though are receiving talks about how the discipline we give towards attention management and energy direction are fundamental to success in life. Mindful Warriors, 9-17yrs
Mindful Warriors are mastering the Triangle Choke, one of the most powerful and high-percentage techniques in all of Jiu-Jitsu! We've introduced new movement drills designed to build specific muscle patterns and coordination required for this particular technique, emphasizing technical precision over raw strength.
Meditation & Mat Chat
Warriors are doing the same meditations as the Samurai Squad, though are receiving talks about how the discipline we give towards attention management and energy direction are fundamental to success in life.
Photos Credit: Kerri Vincent, Logan McCallum's Mom (Thank you!)
Cough Concerns
There's been a nasty cough going around. If you suspect its something that needs antibiotics and/or that is contagious, please see a doctor and stay at home.
Kids with a persistent cough will be asked to sit out and/or wear a mask. Thank you for your kokua!
WhatsApp!
We're seeing amazing engagement in our WhatsApp community! Special thanks to Kerri (Logan's mom) for sharing fantastic photos and videos. She’s captured some amazing moments. Thank you to Zero Kazama for an impromptu photoshoot this Thursday. We'll start scheduling photos from this shoot and others over the coming weeks.
Join now by clicking here, to see the photos and be part of our digital dojo family.
Make-Up Classes
Don't let your child miss out on the benefits of our classes!
Make-Up Classes allow your child to stay on track with their technical-skill, social, and emotional development, and keep them on track for belt promotions as well.
It's better if you can make-up classes the same week (to get the technique of the week) but you have 4 weeks otherwise. Note that we don't keep track for you and are working on the honor system.
Week-long breaks (like Winter Break) are not eligible for make-ups. Schedule your make-ups at mindfulmartialarts.org/book-a-makeup-class or text us!
Private lessons continue to be available:
Coach Gabe: Book through our website (https://www.mindfulmartialarts.org/elevate)
Professor Rob: Contact directly (480-254-3629)
Perfect for:
Building confidence
Enhancing self-defense skills
Accelerating progress
One-on-one attention and specialized instruction
Private lessons continue to be available:
Coach Gabe: Book through our website (https://www.mindfulmartialarts.org/elevate)
Professor Rob: Contact directly (480-254-3629)
Perfect for:
Building confidence
Enhancing self-defense skills
Accelerating progress
One-on-one attention and specialized instruction
Happy New Year!
All the best to you and your family! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Aloha,
Coach Gabe, Admin Rebekah, Admin Kellie, Professor Rob, & Coach Morgan
Mindful Martial Arts
808-400-4185
Congrats!
Congratulations to all our students who ranked up this month! See newsletter for the list of students names.
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