ATA Branchburg WILL BE OPEN Today!!

ATA Branchburg WILL BE OPEN Today!!

President’s Day Weekend Camp (2.18.11 & 2.21.11)

This camp is going to be so exciting! We’re going to be training with a theme of DEDICATION!
The instructors at ATA will teach awesome new kicks, cool combos, and a form for performances in the demo team and at tournaments! Kids will meet 2 new role models: Caitlin Dechelle and Marc Canonizado! They are really cool and have a lot of dedication to martial arts! The camp goes almost all day so make sure to pack a lunch!

What better way to spend your President’s Day Weekend than being surrounded by positive coaches and role models and kids that have great goals!?

Date: February 18th & February 21st.
Time: 9am – 3pm.
Cost:
Training Package 1
Dedication Shirt, Poster, & Camp $100
Training Package 2
Dedication Shirt, Poster, DVD, and Camp $120
Register Today!!
*Limited Spaces

Parent’s Night Out (2.12.11)

Parents, register your kids for Parent’s Night Out! It’s a structured and fun martial arts class and fun and games for three hours. This should give you and your significant other a chance to go out for Valentine’s Day!

Date: Saturday, February 12th
Time: 5pm – 8pm Cost:
$25 (Friends train FREE)
Register Today!!
*Limited Spaces

Break a Board…NOT MY HEART – Bring A Buddy Break A Board (2.11.11)

Your friends will never forget the fun they had when you bring them to this challenging board breaking class. Show off what you have learned and let them give it a try too! FREE for all members who bring a friend. Did we mention we are breaking REAL WOODEN BOARDS TOO?!?

Date: Friday, February 11th 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ALL AGES
Register Today!!
*Limited Spaces

ATA FIT Adults Bootcamp (1.28.11)

ATA FIT will take your level of fitness to a higher level. ATA FIT helps to combat the obesity problem in America today by readying your body for virtually any physical activity. Geared towards both children and adults

Basically the ATA FIT is a workout that readies your body for virtually any physical activity and can be geared toward anyone from pro athletes to non athletes. Most other training programs work on cardiovascular endurance and/or strength but ATA FIT develops flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, accuracy, and balance. With regards to cardiovascular endurance the workouts alternate between short bursts of exertion and rest.

ATA FIT now Powered by Warrior XFit.

When: Friday, January 28th
Where: ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Cost: FREE For ALL Parents

Register Today!!
*Limited Spaces

ATA FIT Kids Bootcamp (1.21.11)

ATA FIT will take your level of fitness to a higher level. ATA FIT helps to combat the obesity problem in America today by readying your body for virtually any physical activity. Geared towards both children and adults

Basically the ATA FIT is a workout that readies your body for virtually any physical activity and can be geared toward anyone from pro athletes to non athletes. Most other training programs work on cardiovascular endurance and/or strength but ATA FIT develops flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, accuracy, and balance. With regards to cardiovascular endurance the workouts alternate between short bursts of exertion and rest.

ATA FIT now Powered by Warrior XFit.

When: Friday, January 21st
Where: ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: FREE With a Friend

Register Today!!
*Limited Spaces

Bahng Mahng Ee (Short Stick) Seminar (01.07.11)

OOH YEAH!! Bahng Mahng Ee (Short Stick) training officially begins!! We are extremely excited to train even more with our Protech Weapons System this year!! On Friday, January 7th Mr. McNallan will introduced the Bahng Mahng Ee (short stick) to the students of ATA Branchburg. And for those of you who have trained before Mr. McNallan will demonstrate all the NEW moves, drills, and combos! Everyone will learn the 9 lines of attack, fan strikes, figure 8s, combative drills, trick moves, and of course how to handle the training tool with responsibility and respect. We are excited to begin practicing with the Bahng Mahng Ee in our Jr. Leadership & Black Belt classes now!

What: Bahng Mahng Ee (Short Stick) Seminar
When: Friday, January 7th 2011
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: FREE (Weapon Required) $35

Register and sign up today!!
*Spaces Limited*

Kid Power Bully Defense Course (01.14.11)

Here at ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg we were sad to find out that almost 10% of school age children are the victims of a bully. Bullying is most common by the second grade and occurs throughout life. Bullying can be both physical and verbal, and can range from mild teasing to pushing and hitting. Bullying is even done quite often on the internet.

The team of instructors at ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg, New Jersey is trying to make a difference by building strong leaders in the community through Songahm Taekwondo and Martial Arts. It concerns us that children are being victimized by their peers. Being a victim of a bully can lead to a child avoiding school and developing anxiety about attending class.

Research and various case studies show us that victims of bullies are usually stereotyped as being loners, passive, quiet, sensitive, anxious, and with low self-esteem they are often smaller and/or weaker than the other children of the same age and they may even come from an overprotective home. Being a victim of a bully can cause your child to feel insecure, lower their self-confidence and have feelings of low self-worth and poor self-esteem. This may ultimately lead to depression and/or violence, either against themselves or against the bully. “Awareness is the key for parents, watching for changes in attitude, behavior and daily actions” states Mr. Cory McNallan, School Owner and Chief Instructor at ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg.

Unfortunately, victims of bullies often do not seek help or confide in anyone about the bullying, either because of shame or embarrassment or fear that it will be worse if the bully finds out. It is important to look for signs in your children. One of these signs could be, school avoidance behaviors, especially chronic nonspecific complaints, such as headaches or stomachaches, or they may have trouble sleeping. Also, if your child seems afraid or anxious about going to school, has a change in his/her personality or his/her behavior, or a change in his/her grades, you should consider that he/she may be a victim of a bully at school. ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg teaches students and the youth within the community “LIFE SKILLS” that will change a child’s life and teach them…”Don’t Be A Target” and Don’t Be A Victim” in life. “Quality Life Skills such as; Self-Respect, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence and enhanced social skills offer our students the ability to manage these concerns” states, McNallan.

If you suspect that your child may be a victim of a bully, you can ask them if they are being teased at school, or ask more open-ended questions, such as “What do you like to do at recess?” or “Who do you sit with at lunch?” Be open and listen to your child and most of all utilize your instinct as a parent.

Children are most often bullied at school, usually on the playground or at lunchtime when children are more likely to have minimal supervision, or it may occur in the hallways between classes or on the school bus. In any situation, the better supervised children are, the less likely that bullying will occur. Role playing on how to deal with verbal and physical bullying is taught in classes at ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg, New Jersey.

Children who are bullies may have problems with low self-esteem, but newer theories argue that bullies are driven more by a desire to have power over others and to be “in control” because they have poor self-esteem and that they have little empathy for their victims. They may also be aggressive, bossy, controlling, have a low level of self control, and have difficulty making friends. Bullies are also more likely to develop criminal behaviors as adults. Characteristics such as these are not accepted or healthy in any community. ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg teaches how to strategically recognize, manage and deal with such improper behavior.

While this may help you understand why a bully acts the way they do, this doesn’t necessarily help your child deal with the problem when it occurs. ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg offers classes that deal directly with these concerns. Things that you should avoid include teaching your child to fight back, since they may get hurt and it may also get him/her in trouble at school. We need to teach our children to be assertive and to show self-confidence at all times. Interact socially, and become a user of quality life skills that will protect them from becoming a victim.

Parents often turn to enrolling their children in a martial arts program, and while this can be helpful to build their self-esteem and help them be more assertive, the goal of taking the classes should not be so that he/she can fight back but to instill confidence and enhance their self-esteem. ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg teaches a powerful, and inspiring Program “Kid Power Bully Defense Course” through quality life skills they learn the … “Don’t Be A Target” program. First and foremost they need to demonstrate and hold themselves in a manner that is not one that bullies see as a target. Second, they learn “Self Defense” through verbal practice and physical drills and skills students become aware of how a bully may attack them as an individual.

It may also help to talk with school officials about the problem (so that they can better supervise your child, observe the bully and intervene when necessary) and teach your child not to respond too strongly to the bully (either by crying or giving in to demands), because the bully is more likely to continue bullying your child if he/she knows that they will get a response.

Schedule a meeting between the parents of the children involved and school officials so everyone is aware and the potential and harmful threat may be dealt with.

ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg can teach your child to walk away (but while staying calm and not running), tell the bully to stop and leave him/her alone, or to use humor and come up with a good comeback when a bully teases him/her. It can also help if your child has high self-esteem and if he/she has some strong friendships, so that he/she is less of a target. Teaching your child to make eye contact with others (especially the bully) and to talk with a strong voice may also help. Role playing situations where he/she is bullied may be helpful in teaching how to respond.

It is also important for the bully to understand that bullying is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. If the bullying behavior or other aggressive behaviors persist, then he/she may need to speak with a trusted adult like a family member, friend or even their martial arts instructor as a mentor.

No one should ever become a Target or Victim in life. ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg takes bullying serious and stands to protect the youth within the community. STAND UP & STAND PROUD!

ATA Martial Arts is offering a Kid Power Bully Defense Course to help children understand the consequences of bullying and being bullied. Call today and enroll now!

Date: Friday, January, 14th
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: ATA Martial Arts of Branchburg
Street: 999B US Hwy 202N
City/Town: Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone: 908.541.9800