10 Degrees of Fitness

Our new year’s resolution for 2010 is for all of our students to get into and stay in great shape. Starting in January we have 10 great events, every week all month long! Improve the strength of your family and make the decision to begin a “family workout” by utilizing the ATA FIT & Warrior X-Fit Program.

ATA FIT is a workout that prepares your body for virtually any physical activity and can be geared toward any age and fitness level. Most other programs focuses on cardiovascular endurance and/or strength, but ATA FIT develops flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, accuracy and balance. The cardiovascular portion of the workout is based on interval training, alternating between shorts bursts of exertion and rest.

Our new teaching method, called 360 Training, is being heralded for its ability to seamlessly blend fitness training into regular Taekwondo class segments. It is made up of functional movements done at high intensity. Each workout has a different set of techniques but the workout can be scaled down to meet individual needs such as lowered weights, reduced reps, or modified push-ups.

According to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Health there are now almost 12,000,000 children and 100,000,000 adults in the United States who are considered obese or overweight. This epidemic has put all individuals at risk for risks such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, psychological and social problems.

Fortunately, you can take action to prevent this epidimic (horrible disease) from growing by getting your family to exercise together. Doing so will keep the whole family physically and emotionally healthier…” Sharing physical activities with your parents isn’t just a good way to get your heart pumping and burn calories, it’s a great way to improve your relationship with your parents. When you exercise together as a family, you are creating memories everyone will treasure; and studies show if you begin exercising now, you will make it part of your everyday life as an adult.

Contact us to schedule a visit and see if our program is right for you or your family.

Kamen Rider Child Safety Tips

Last weekend, Bandai America Incorporated joined forces with ATA Martial Arts and Adness Entertainment to host a special Kamen Rider Child Safety Day. The action packed event at ATA Studios in Stevenson Ranch California drew over 65 kids and kicked off our “Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” Sweepstakes at ATA Martial Arts Schools nationwide where one lucky person can win the Grand Prize of training with Kamen Rider actors and Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh and Matt Mullins at XMA World Headquarters in Hollywood.

The unforgettable child safety event featured the martial arts skills of Mike Moh, star of hit TV show Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, combined with ATA’s Kidz ‘N Power curriculum, which educated children on ways to stay safe and fit. The first lesson was a simple break away self-defense instruction, then came role playing with possible stranger danger situations, lead by Master Scott Skiles and Mr. Jason Morgan of the ATA Training Division. You can watch scenes from the class and hear about 5 important child safety tips in the video from the event:

A second “action class” with ATA World Champion Mike Moh, demonstrated theatrical stunts from the show and a special ATA Xtreme Kamen Rider form.
In between classes we raffled away exclusive Kamen Rider “action packs” including our Kamen Rider action figures and role play toys, a Kamen Rider backpack, hat and t-shirt. Even the kids that didn’t win still got to play with the toys as we set up a fun toy table packed with lots of awesome Kamen Rider toys that everyone seemed to enjoy.

Even if you couldn’t attend the event in person you can also enter our sweepstakes online. In addition to the grand training day prize, theme park tickets and Kamen Rider toys are also up for grabs. No purchase necessary to enter and the promotion runs from November 7 through December 5, 2009 online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider. Many will enter, few will win.

Don’t forget to tune in to watch Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show, which airs on The CW4Kids on Saturday mornings for more great martial arts.

For More Information Visit: http://www.ataonline.com/kamenrider

Join the Kamen Rider Revolution Sweepstakes

“Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” Sweepstakes at ATA Martial Arts schools nationwide. The sweepstakes features the Kamen Rider Dragon Knights toys, which are martial arts action figures and motorcycles based on the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show which airs on CW4Kids on Saturday Mornings. The Grand prize of the sweepstakes is a training day with a Kamen Rider in Hollywood, CA featuring Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh (Of ATA) and Matt Mullins (of Sideswipe) who are actors on the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show. (Talent is subject to availability) The toys are available at retail stores across the country. The Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show airs on CW4Kids on Saturday mornings at 11:30am

The Grand Prize of the Sweepstakes is A Training Day with a Kamen Rider in Hollywood, CA featuring Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh (of ATA) and Matt Mullins (of Sideswipe) who are actors on the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show. Talent is subject to availability. The toys are available at Retail stores across the country.

Visit ataonline.com/kamenrider or bandai.com/kamenrider to enter the sweepstakes and view exclusive ATA and Kamen Rider video content.

The sweepstakes begins November 7th 2009 and ends December 5th 2009.

Parents Night Out

Invite your friends to come train like your favorite Ninja Turtle. Join us for exciting martial arts training, Ninja Turtle themed games, prizes, eat pizza, have fun, and be one of the first to play TMNT Smashup!

Friday, November 20th
7:00 – 9:00pm
$20 each or bring a friend and both are FREE

Weapons Camp For Kids

“Black Friday” is historically the first day of holiday gift shopping. The staff at ATA Martial Arts want to give all those moms and dads the opportunity to shop without the kids! Bring them in for a special 5-hour training camp The camp is $50 for all 5 hours and includes PIZZA FOR LUNCH! This camp is open for Black Belt Club and Leadership students ages 6 and older!

Friday, November 27th
9am – 2pm (Includes Lunch)
$50 per child or $75 for families of 2 or more!
Ask about special discounts on weapon packages & LEADERSHIP Discount!

Special Holiday Savings!!!
Bring a non training member
and Camp is half price!

Watch the stars of the ATA & XMA preform on Kamen Riders!

ATA headquarters is pleased to announce the “Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” Sweepstakes at ATA Martial Arts Schools nationwide. The Sweepstakes features the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight Toys, which are martial arts action figures and motorcycles based on the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show which airs on CW4Kids on Saturday mornings at 11:30am.

The Grand Prize of the Sweepstakes is A Training Day with a Kamen Rider in Hollywood, CA featuring Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh (of ATA) and Matt Mullins (of Sideswipe) who are actors on the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show. Talent is subject to availability. The toys are available at Retail stores across the country.

For more information regarding the Kamen Rider sweepstakes go to www.bandai.com/kamenrider

“Child Safety: Confidence is the KEY!”

This is an interview about child abuse, child safety and protecting children.

What on earth does self confidence and a solid self image have to do with CHILD SAFETY?!”

That was the start of last night’s radio interview we did. This little note isn’t about how popular we are. We’re sharing this with you to make a point: confidence has everything to do with child safety and keeping kids safe.

So, we shocked the “Shock Jock.”

Confidence is the Number One safety technique we teach. Confidence building is the Number One parenting skill we emphasize.

No matter what the age of your child.
No matter who you are.
No matter where you live.
No matter what your circumstances are.

Helice Bridges of Difference Makers International discovered this years ago. She built an entire world wide organization based on boosting self confidence in individuals. There’s now special Blue Ribbon awards for all ages, people, professions and countries.

Confidence is the foundation for everything in child safety. Confidence building is a very powerful teaching tool, as well. As a parent you also have the very same powerful tool at your disposal. And a great way to apply this parenting tool is with EMPOWERMENT.

When you empower your child, you will truly teach them to make choices for themselves. When they can make good choices for themselves they will be able to assess situations around them and respond in an appropriate manner. They will be able to make THE RIGHT choice when faced with a dangerous situation, when approached by a bully or inappropriate adult or when grabbed or surprised by an extreme predator. Very simply, it is all about teaching your child to make good choices, the best choices, for themselves. Yes, they will truly be able to keep themselves safe for a lifetime.

In its simplest form, empowerment means your child feels like they have a measure of control over their life. They feel they can make their own decisions, good decisions. Most kids don’t feel this ability. Because they feel powerless, kids will engage in a struggle with their parents to get some control of their lives. In doing so it usually comes across as conflict:

No! I don’t want to go!
I don’t like that!
I’m not eating that!
Stop it!
I don’t want to!
Leave me alone!

How to empower your child depends on their age. For children ages 4 to 7, give them alternatives to situations in their lives, let them make some of their own choices. For example, instead of serving them broccoli, ask them to choose between carrots, peas or broccoli or another vegetable as you prepare it. Let them choose the socks they want to wear. Letting them pick a favorite t-shirt can bolster their self-image. Give in to their cries of, “I can do it! I want to do it!”

Kids around 8 to 13 years old crave parental trust. Knowing Mom or Dad trusts them is a powerful confidence booster for kids this age. Empowering your elementary age child means when they do something, you “let go” and trust them to do it. At this age confidence building centers primarily around the issue of trust and you as a parent have to lead the way by example.

When your child reaches high school age, most of your parental work is in place or done. It is simply a time to “guide” your child and confidence boosting comes in the form of respect. Most teenagers need to know their parents respect them. With kids at this age it is very challenging for any parent but demonstrating respect for your child’s choices for themselves, even if you don’t always agree with them, is critical for their self image.

These are pretty simple examples, but this is about as easy as it gets in empowering your child. Giving your child choices, trust and respect is crucial in their development. It is crucial in their ability to keep themselves safe against all kinds of dangers.

All this being said, will your child always make good choices for themselves?

No!

That is where you, Mom and Dad, come into the picture. You, as a mentor to your child, can guide them through the array of choices they will face. You can guide them and teach them about learning to make good choices and their benefits.

And safety? Well, confident kids are not messed with by bullies at school. Confident kids know when that when confronted by an inappropriate request they can to say “NO!” Confident teenagers don’t always bow to peer pressure. Confident adults do not intimidated by the nasty co-worker in the office. It’s called “safety for a lifetime.”

-Preston Jones and Joyce Jackson

P.S. For a limited time only we are offering a very Special ATA S.A.F.E. Course

FREE every Wednesday in November at 5:00pm
In just 4 classes we will be able to dramatically improve your child’s focus and confidence, giving them the power to stand up to bullies and peer pressure and help them stay SAFE AND get BETTER GRADES!

Important: Call us at 1-908-541-9800 right away because there’s a limit of 15 kids.

The Power of Martial Arts and CONFIDENCE
Confidence truly is one of the keys to staying safe and “Stopping The Bully!”
Children who train in the martial arts learn powerful skills to defend themselves,
stand up to Bullies and stay safe in almost any situation. Knowledge truly is power!
Give your children the power, knowledge, skills and CONFIDENCE to stand up for themselves,
stop the bully, resist peer pressure and BE SAFE!